Luxury Tongariro lodge accommodation in a superb New Zealand location, close to the renowned Tongariro Crossing and only footsteps away from the world famous fly fishing on the Tongariro River. River Birches offers boutique New Zealand lodge accommodation in Turangi, on the southern edge of Lake Taupo. The lodge provides quiet seclusion and understated luxury accommodation at affordable prices. Set within a peaceful garden-scape beside the world-famous Tongariro River, try your hand at trout fishing in one of New Zealand's most beautiful rivers by day, and enjoy our luxury lodge accommodation by night. River Birches is a short drive from the Tongariro National Park, where you can select from a range of exciting activities, from the renowned Tongariro Crossing, to winter skiing on Mount Ruapehu.