The Best Western Parklands Motor Lodge is located in Turangi, Central North Island, New Zealand. We have friendly comfortable four star accommodations. Situated at the southern end of Lake Taupo and the northern gateway to the Tongariro National Park. The Tongariro River, which is world famous for fly fishing, is just a couple of minutes walk away. We can arrange trout fishing guides, white water rafting, scenic flights and a host of activities. The Tongariro crossing shuttle leaves our reception daily. Noted as being the best one day walk in New Zealand. Our restaurant and bar are open in the evenings and offer a very relaxed end to your day. Our best local hospitality assured.
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* 1 Double 1 Single * Smoking Room * Tea Coffee Making Facilities * Refrigerator
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Miscellaneous Information
New Zealand Dollars is the native currency.
Check in time is 2:00 P.M.
Check out time is 10:00 A.M.
Time Zone is Greenwich Mean Time +12
Opened in 1986
Renovated in 2002
31 rooms.
0 suites.
1 floors.
Directions
·From: State Highway 1. Turn left opposite Shell Service Station, the Best Western Parklands Mortor Lodge entrance first on right.
Taupo Airport 50 kilometers, Rotorua Airport 150 kilometers
Guarantee Policy
You must use a credit card to book online.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
Restaurants:
On premise: * Parklands Restaurant and Bar, New Zealand cuisine, open daily from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adjacent:* Vallentinos, Italian cuisine, open daily from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Burger King, American fast food, open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Nearby Cities:
* 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo * 50 kilometer(s) from Tamarunui * 70 kilometer(s) from Taihape
Local Attractions:
* Scenic flights * Basketball, racquetball and squash courts * Beach * Bunjee jumping * 18-hole golf course * Hiking/walking trails * Rafting * Trout fishing * Sightseeing tours * .3 kilometer(s) from flyfishing at Tongariro River * 1 kilometer(s) from Turangi Mall, shopping center * 2 kilometer(s) from horseback riding * 2 kilometer(s) from Lake Taupo, southern end * 35 kilometer(s) from Tongariro National Park * 40 kilometer(s) from snow skiing * 60 kilometer(s) from Huka Falls
Nearby Cities:
* 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo * 50 kilometer(s) from Tamarunui * 70 kilometer(s) from Taihape
Transportation:
* Nearby Turangi bus terminal * 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo Airport * 150 kilometer(s) from Rotorua Airport
Local Attractions:
* Scenic flights * Basketball, racquetball and squash courts * Beach * Bunjee jumping * 18-hole golf course * Hiking/walking trails * Rafting * Trout fishing * Sightseeing tours * .3 kilometer(s) from flyfishing at Tongariro River * 1 kilometer(s) from Turangi Mall, shopping center * 2 kilometer(s) from horseback riding * 2 kilometer(s) from Lake Taupo, southern end * 35 kilometer(s) from Tongariro National Park * 40 kilometer(s) from snow skiing * 60 kilometer(s) from Huka Falls
Nearby Cities:
* 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo * 50 kilometer(s) from Tamarunui * 70 kilometer(s) from Taihape
Transportation:
* Nearby Turangi bus terminal * 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo Airport * 150 kilometer(s) from Rotorua Airport
Local Attractions:
* Scenic flights * Basketball, racquetball and squash courts * Beach * Bunjee jumping * 18-hole golf course * Hiking/walking trails * Rafting * Trout fishing * Sightseeing tours * .3 kilometer(s) from flyfishing at Tongariro River * 1 kilometer(s) from Turangi Mall, shopping center * 2 kilometer(s) from horseback riding * 2 kilometer(s) from Lake Taupo, southern end * 35 kilometer(s) from Tongariro National Park * 40 kilometer(s) from snow skiing * 60 kilometer(s) from Huka Falls
Local Attractions:
Nearby: * Barber shop * Bank * Doctor on call * Basketball, racquetball and squash courts * Beach * Exercise room * Golf * Hiking/walking trails * Rafting * Skiing * Sightseeing tours * 300 meters from fishing * 1 kilometer from Turangi Mall, shopping centre * 2 kilometers from horseback riding * 2 kilometers from Lake Taupo * 35 kilometers from Tongariro National Park * 40 kilometers from snow skiing
Transportation:
* Nearby Turangi bus terminal * 50 kilometer(s) from Taupo Airport * 150 kilometer(s) from Rotorua Airport
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