About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat in Whitianga offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot tub, open-air bath, terrace, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Outdoor Activities: The lodge provides water sports facilities, hiking trails, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available for all visitors. Local Attractions: Driving Creek Railway and Potteries are 15 mi away, while Cathedral Cove lies 22 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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  • Julie
    United States United States
    Everything was absolutely amazing! From check in, the breakfast provided, the rooms, fire pit area, the property, the showers, the sky views! This is the perfect retreat, whether you’re a couple or traveling with friends. Debbie and Ernst are...
  • Binh
    United States United States
    Cozy and modern rooms that were spotless. Large bathroom with good water pressure. Our room had everything we needed. We loved how quiet and peaceful it was! The lodge also came with a full kitchen and grill that we used to cook our food. There...
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is incredible, the lodge is situated in the middle of a very beautiful valley. The scenery and grounds are so peaceful and secluded yet with every comfort you could want. The buildings and facilities are perfectly equipped down to every...
  • Lynn
    United States United States
    The retreat grounds are beautiful, like arriving in a magical paradise. Debbie and Ernst have thoughtfully provided many different experiences for their guests. We enjoyed a nightime S'morse roasting which was all set up for us ahead of time. The...
  • Phoebe
    United States United States
    Many amenities such as a fire pit, hot tub, and hiking trails
  • Gregory
    United States United States
    The grounds were spectacular. The beds perfect. The designs of the rooms and bathrooms were detailed and great. Loved the artwork outside of each room with matching key. The homemade food was wonderful and the coffee /pressed was the best I had....
  • Maria
    United States United States
    This is a sacred and magical place. You are immersed in the beauty and healing power of nature.
  • Brenda
    Canada Canada
    Amenities like the hot tub were excellent. Great location - trails were awesome; loved the fire pit.
  • Leigh
    United States United States
    A stunning property with lovely rooms, very well, equipped, a fabulous breakfast, and very welcoming hosts.
  • Thomas
    Canada Canada
    We were a group of 8 and stayed in 2 double rooms and the two-bedroom apartment. Each of these accommodation was perfect: clean, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, outdoor seating, rainfall showerhead. Breakfast was plentiful and...

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House rules

Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.