Minarapa Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Oruanui Valley, Taupo

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We welcome you along a tree-lined drive to enter the peace and tranquillity of our 11-acre rural retreat, just 10-12 minutes drive (14kms) from Taupo with its wide choice of shops, cafes and restaurants, 45 minutes from Rotorua and central to all the region's tourist attractions.

Nestled in the Oruanui Valley amid picturesque countryside, Minarapa Lodge is ideally located for an easy drive to the following wonderful natural attractions:

  • Orakei Korako ­ an amazing thermal wonderland - Taupo¹s famous Hidden Valley. Ours is the closest accommodation of its kind to this wonderful thermal valley.

  • Huka Falls ­ the start of the Waikato River. Marvel at the awesome power and colour of the water.

  • Craters of the Moon ­ geothermal activity. The area¹s best-known free thermal attraction.

  • Wairakei Terraces ­ Taupo¹s own Maori Village with hangi and concert party.

  • Rapids Jet ­ the exhilarating jet boat ride operating from Aratiatia Rapids.

  • Swimming ­ You can boat or bathe at either Whakaipo Bay or Kinloch Bay ­ both about 10 ­ 15 minutes¹ drive away.

  • Waitomo Caves - 1 and 3/4 hours away, which makes them easily accessible within a day.

  • Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Crossing walk are also 1 3 / 4 hour¹s drive from us. We are happy to provide an early breakfast and packed lunch for anyone setting out on the walk.

  • Trout Fishing ­ by charter boat or casting ­ we can book you.

  • Golf - There are a number of excellent golf courses in this area.

Accommodation
Our spacious country home offers peace and character aplenty. All our guestrooms, located upstairs, have tea/coffee facilities, heaters and hair dryers, as well as the use of a bar fridge. Every room overlooks the picturesque park-like grounds and surrounding countryside.

Breakfast - Your choice ­ full or light. Both include fresh or preserved fruit, a tasty selection of cereals, delicious homemade yoghurt, toast, fruit juice and tea or coffee. Sample Barbara¹s wonderful home baked cinnamon date scones, bread rolls. A hearty cooked breakfast may include crispy bacon, hash browns, tomatoes, eggs anyway you like or tasty corn fritters. Gather round the rimu table or relax al fresco on the spacious covered patio overlooking the garden.

Downstairs Guest lounge/Billiard Room - This large downstairs room features a full-sized billiard table, piano, fridge and TV for your use. Try a game of billiards, snooker or pool, relax in comfortable chairs, select a book from the extensive collection or maybe enjoy a game of cards or scrabble!

The Grounds - Minarapa's extensive grounds offer a grass tennis court. Those seeking to relax can find many a secluded spot. With its pond and stream and variety of New Zealand native and exotic trees, shrubs and flowers the grounds should be of interest to gardeners. Guests may also like to walk down the drive and visit our friendly farm animals.

  • ALSO AVAILABLE - KIWI LAKESIDE BACH ACCOMMODATION IN LAKE ROTOITI, ROTORUA.

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Address:

620 Oruanui Rd
Taupo

Phone: +64 7 378 1931

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RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.

2011 - 2012

  • Double:  $155 - $185
  • Single:   $120 - $150

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