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The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Large Safe Back Section
Exterior
Back section towards river reserve
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
  • Place, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

twin singles (2)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons

This older, original style, character Bach is a holiday cottage for all seasons and for all reasons. Not only is it ideally positioned for the enthusiastic fishermen, being adjacent to the Judges Pool on the Tongariro River, it is also a wonderful holiday cottage for families.

The Property backs onto the river reserve and it is an easy wander out through the section and down to the river to fish or to enjoy short or long walks along the river banks.

The Fishing Bach is ideally located 35 minutes from Mount Ruapehu and the Tongariro National park and all that this area offers, with skiing and the other outdoor pursuits such as biking and hiking, especially the famous Tongariro Crossing.

Nearby attractions include the wonderful Lake Taupo, (5mins), Hot Pools at Tokaanu, (5mins), and the bustling tourist town of Taupo, (30mins). There is also the Kaimanawa Forest Park a short drive away.

Turangi has a New World supermarket and a small shopping centre which caters for most requirements, including the best meat pies! There is a covered swimming pool complex and mini golf all within walking distance.

The Fishing Bach is a self contained cottage on a large back section. It is ideal and safe for children who can bring their bikes and enjoy playing outdoors.

The Bach sleeps a maximum of 6 people, with 3 bedrooms in all. It has a cosy living area with an open fireplace, essential in winter and a separate dining room. It has one bathroom with a shower/shub, a tidy compact kitchen and a washing machine and dryer.

There is plenty of parking for cars and boats on the property.

Bed Linen is provided. Bring own bath towels, but can be provided for extra fee of $3 each.

There is a cleaning fee of $85 per stay.
Special conditions:
Sugar, coffee, tea, flour, salt, are in the cupboard for your use and long life milk is in the fridge for your first cup of tea on arrival.

The Fishing bach is made available for use on the condition that it is cared for (we like it!) Please accept that any undue damage may be charged for.
We are pet friendly and are happy to have your well behaved pets stay with you. There is a large internal garage where they can easily be housed. Please ask for details.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Turangi, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fishing Bach - Cottage for all Seasons located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has a genuine kiwi bach feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Fantastic bach, everything we needed for a relaxing stay, will come and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family winter getaway

Really nice place to stay for a few days with the kids and dog. Nice secluded character home surrounded by gardens, must be amazing in the summer sun. Weather got cold and wet (including a storm that caused a power cut, but plenty of candles on hand) for us, however heaters in every room and a lovely fireplace meant it is cosy. Backs onto Tongariro river reserve which was great to walk the dog and bike.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Brilliant property in a gorgeous spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Bach in Beautiful Town

Great Bach, lovely town, excellent and responsive host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maylene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful haven

We loved the idyllic restful garden The cottage is charming, welcoming and comfortable. We had a wonderful few days resting, writing, cooking and going for the occasional excursion. A perfect stay and many thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Was lovely and quiet with everything you needed. Highly recommend 👍😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Paradise in Turangi

My wife and I absolutely loved our time spent at the Fishing Bach. It's a low key, no fuss spot to stay when you're in the area. I was able to sneak out the backyard to fish a little as well, the access to the Tongariro River is perfect. We stayed here while also hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and enjoyed being in Turangi moreso than Taupo. We look forward to making another trip here again hopefully!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent bach

Great location in beautiful surroundings. Peaceful with easy walk to town. Very friendly owners. Highly recommended 👍😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay

the house, was clean, warm, comfortable and had beautiful grounds. great communication from the host, and absolutely perfect as a location from which to do the Tongariro Crossing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little find in Turangi

Great secluded bach, everything you could possibly need is on hand and fabulous for your furry friends too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome tranquil serenity

Fantastic hosts, brilliant peaceful setting. Although our stay was short this was the ideal gettaway from the hussle and bussle of a very busy Taupo 😁 A great setting and relaxing place. Susie was a fantastic host, would definately recomend to all. We look forward to next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

COLIN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautifully appointed traditional Bach in quiet location, ideally placed for local amenities and activities. It was an oasis for us in what was a busy travel schedule.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turangi stop over

Excellent. Cute and very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY L., Petone, Lower Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ovenight stop, was a delight

A comfortable home in a quiet beautiful setting, very grateful that it was available on the night we stayed. I wish we'd had more time to explore. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yusoff K., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A happy place

Love the characteristic of this rustic style home. Your home was so cozy! Susie (host) was very friendly and helpful when we call for some assistance. We truly enjoy your stay 😊 thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Beautiful space, even with the weather being terrible it didn’t stop up having an amazing time. Will keep it in mind in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

The Fishing Bach is in a beautiful setting near the river, practical and very comfortable. John and Susie are lovely hosts who gave us suggestions on local sights which were perfect for us and our two kids. We were able to take our golden retriever with us too. The garden was a great space for our kids and dog to play in and there was an internal garage for the dog to be housed in. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is a real gem!

Hidden away down a long driveway, this place is a real gem! With a super homely feel & a large backyard for our pups to play, this was the perfect holiday bach and stop over for our trip further south. We particularly loved the big walks out the back of the property. Would love to return one day & walk the full 13km loop. Absolutely beautiful surroundings. We were fortunate enough to meet the hosts, they were very lovely & accommodating people. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I’m BACK!

After breaking my knee cap 54 weeks ago, this was the first time out on a river since then. A long time coming. More a test of the knee rather than a Trout Fishing stay. The house was as per usual. We have stayed there before and know it well. Dealing with Susie was easy and no drama at all. Thanks for another great 4 day Time Off! P.S. 2 trout to me. Let both go and had Burger King that night. Ha!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and pet friendly. Will go again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy bach with plenty of warmth. Very neat and tidy with a great big garden for our dog and baby to play in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiremu T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and great location!

This was such a nice and cosy place for my partner, dog and I! Awesome walks nearby and the place has everything you could need. This place made you feel at home soo fast. Susie was a great communicator and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all we expected and more. Immaculate property. The fire was delightful. The owners are great communicators. Highly recommended venue, close to everything.
Cozy by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing bach

Had a great time at the fishing Bach with my husband and dog. Susie the owner is lovely, the place has everything you need. Excellent location, so peaceful and we really enjoyed the river walks which are directly behind the property. Thank you Susie for letting us stay at such an awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by susiod799

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My husband's family have been coming to Turangi for 60 years and built the bach next door which we still have and use regularly. So we consider ourselves locals although we don't actually live in Turangi. Our children all love it here and are now bringing their own children to holiday in this wonderful part of the New Zealand.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because it is next door to our own bach, in an area we love and we wanted to retain the special environment we have here for us and others to enjoy as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

The old world charm of a family fishing bach which is right on the doorstep of the famous Tongariro river for keen trout fishing people and super handy to skiing, mountain hiking, walking and bike trails. Snow, sun, lakes and rivers on offer.Or just enjoy the peace of your surroundings, You can be spoilt for choice.

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