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(
07-386 7004;
www.riverstonebackpackers.com
;
222 Tautahanga Rd; dm $26-28, r $64-85;
)
This homely backpackers resides in a refitted house close to the town centre. Along with
an enviable kitchen and comfortable lounge, it sports a stylish landscaped yard with a
pizza oven.
Sportmans Lodge
LODGE $
( 07-386 8150, 0800 366 208;
www.sportsmanslodge.co.nz
;
15 Taupahi Rd; r $80, cottage $115;
)
Backing on to the river, this lodge is a hidden bargain for trout-fishing folk un-
bothered by punctuation. Tidy, compact rooms share a lounge with open fire and a well-
equipped kitchen. The self-contained cottage sleeps four.
Creel Lodge
LODGE $$$
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-386 8081, 0800 273 355;
www.creel.co.nz
; 183 Taupahi Rd; units $130-150;
)
Set in
green and peaceful grounds, this heavenly hideaway backs onto a fine stretch of the
Tongariro River. Spacious units have separate lounges, kitchens, soothing patios for sun-
downers and free use of barbecues. Creel Tackle House & Cafe on site.
Judges Pool Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 07-386 7892, 0800 583 439;
www.judgespoolmotel.co.nz
;
92 Taupahi Rd; d $110; )
This
older motel has tidy, spacious rooms with kitchenettes. All one-bedroom units have out-
door decks for relaxing beers, although the barbecue area is the best place to talk about
the one that got away. Free-range eggs from the owners' chooks sold cheep.
Oreti Village
APARTMENTS $$$
$$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 07-386 7070;
www.oretivillage.com
; Mission House Dr, Pukawa; apt $220-280; )
This en-
clave of smart self-contained apartments sits high over the lake surrounded by bird-filled
native bush and landscaped with colourful rhododendrons. Gaze at blissful lake views
from the balcony, undertaking a spot of tennis or taking a dip in the indoor pool. Take
SH41 for 15km, heading northwest of Turangi, and turn right into Pukawa Rd.
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