Title: Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living Holiday home in Broadlands Forest with patio ## Photo gallery for Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living ![Beach - Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living (Broadlands Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/b47e7efd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living (Broadlands Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/1c65f98c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living (Broadlands Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/9b71cb60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living (Broadlands Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/43b48c6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living (Broadlands Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/f5609108.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Waiara Riverside Home, nestled by the Waikato River with its emerald green waters and rural views. Enjoy a peaceful family holiday in this unique country location with large gardens, a private boat ramp, BBQ area and log fire inside. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. River Rd runs along the Waikato River. We have fantastic outdoor living & gardens with rural views. There is a boat ramp and river access on our street, The emerald green waters of the Waikato River are perfect for boating, trout fishing or any other water activities such as water skiing, kayaking and swimming. If you are looking to enjoy a peaceful family holiday that is restful and lots of fun for your family in a unique country location by the river, then you will love Waiara Riverside Home. The Space. The house is a surrounded by gardens and farmland completely private. The home is 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large lounge (10m x 8m) and large outside deck with great indoor outdoor flow with large double slide aluminium doors. We have outside BBQ, and log fire inside. Getting around We have plenty of parking for cars and boats at Waiara. Taupo is only 15 -20 minutes drive and the Taupo Motor Sport Parkis even closer only 10 minutes away . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121030000/121026000/121025924/5e2e5ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiwi Retreat By Aotearoa Escapes Ngongotaha - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=121025924&PinnedHotelID=121025924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3040000/3035100/3035031/10913fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Regent of Rotorua Inner City - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.589645,176.29091&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ddojFey%7Er%60%40%3FU%3FO%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40SBSBS%40SBSBSDQBQDUBQDQDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFQFQHOFQFMHSHMFOHOHMHOHMJOHMJMHMJOJKJKJOHKLKJKJKLKJILKJKLILGLKLIJILGNILELGLENILELENELENELENGLANENALCNCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBN%40NDL%40NFLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLDNHLFJHLHLJLFLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJNJJJJJNHJJNHLJNHLHNHLHNFNHLHRFLFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDPFRDPDPDPDPDPBPDTBPDPBRBR%40RBRBR%40RBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FN%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATANATCPATCPCTAPCTCPEPCPETCPEPEPEPEREPGPEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNIPILGNILINININKLINKNIJKLKJKJKNIJMJKJKLMHKHMJKJMHMHMJMFKHMFOHMDMHMDOFMFMBODMDODMFODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMGOEMEOEMCMGOGMEMIMEOIMGKIMGMKMIMIKKMKKIMIKMKKMKIKKOKKKKKMIOKKIOKMIOIOIOIMGOIMIQGOGQIOGQGQGOEQGQEQGQEQESEQEQEQCQEUCQEQCQCUAQCUCQAUCQAUAOAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nbtL6tHrPFDlDq-GdR3CHeapaQY=) Broadlands Forest, Waikato #### What's nearby - Lake Taupō \- 16 min drive \- 17.6 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 18 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa \- 20 min drive \- 18.8 miles - Huka Falls \- 23 min drive \- 20.8 miles - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest \- 42 min drive \- 45.0 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. 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