About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Blackfern Lodge in Waimiha offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a shower and complimentary toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. The property features an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and picnic area. Free on-site parking is available. Amenities and Services: The hotel provides a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and outdoor seating. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Activities and Location: Located 98 km from Taupo Airport, Blackfern Lodge is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and its scenic location. Activities available include fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 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 (9.0)

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff was awesome and super accomodating. They gave us good information about the location and warned us about a bit of extra uphill riding at the end. They also gave us a ride up the hill on the 2nd day. Thanks guys! And overall they were...
  • Rory
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Mark was super friendly and helpful. What an incredible place, the photos don’t do it justice!
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved the remoteness, Mark was super friendly and helpful. The facilities were excellent. Loved feeding the rainbow trout and the walk to the waterfall. Even though it was 6 km from the trail, the ride through the forest was pretty neat. Good...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is remote and very beautiful with an amazing waterfall just 5 min walk from the room
  • Annette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very serene spot, loved the swim at the waterfall and then hit spa afterwards. Excellent kitchen facilities and cool quirky lodge.
  • Solomon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Serene, peaceful, met all our needs. Lovely location and friendly accommodating owner.
  • Urlwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location and grounds, immaculately cared for, very comfortable room and really interesting central lounge/kitchen facility. Lots of character.
  • Daniel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing place to visit. Great rooms in a fantastic location with a cool recreation room complete with pool table, board games, kitchen, bar, comfy chairs and eating area. Theres a river nearby with eels and rainbow trout that you can feed and...
  • Leti
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An amazing spot, so very peaceful. Awesome if you want to get away from the city! You could feed the trout, spot the blue ducks, check out the amazing waterfall, sit in the hot tub, or just chill out in the lodge itself which had a lot to keep...
  • Ewa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Blackfern Lodge is hidden gem in bush. If you are doing Timber Trail or part of it: spend there a night! It is place in such unique surroundings that is hard to describe. Lodge has beautiful, unique climate and host took care of us beyond any...

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From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 125 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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