Tokaanu Lodge Motel

Tokaanu Lodge Motel has its own 6 metre surveyed charter boat available for lake fishing and a local marina with all-weather boat ramps where you can launch your boat when setting out to conquer the Lake Taupo trout.

Then after a day out fishing, relax in the soothing hot water of the lodge's thermal pools. Perhaps that's what helped the Czech team, who stayed there for a week, going on to win the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships.

The well-appointed, self-contained units make an excellent base for exploring the lakes and rivers of the central North Island. Your friendly host at Tokaanu Lodge Motel can arrange lake trips and fishing tours with a knowledgeable local guide.

Host	Gail Thomas
Address	Tokaanu Lodge Motel corner SH 41 and Mangaroa Street RD1 Tokaanu Turangi
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 386 8572 Fax: +64 7 386 8592 Email: tokaanulodge@farmside.co.nz Web: www.tokaanulodge.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Lake Taupo Lake Rotoaira Lake Otamangakau Tongariro River Lake Taupo streams
Location	Tokaanu Lodge Motel is marked on the Lake Taupo map. It is situated right in the heart of Tokaanu, 5 km along Highway 41 from its junction with State Highway 1 at Turangi, about half way between Auckland and Wellington. Tokaanu is a small town that offers a range of amenities including a historic church, dairy-superette, public thermal baths, motor garage and service station, restaurant and a hotel.
Features	Taupo trout fishing Go fishing for fighting rainbows or those large but elusive brown trout. Tokaanu Lodge Motel can arrange half and full day tours with knowledgeable local guides. For more details go to www.troutfishingnz.com Boat charter The lodge has its own 6 metre surveyed charter boat for lake fishing, pleasure cruising, water skiing or ski biscuiting. Please book in advance of arrival. All weather boat launching Tokaanu is the southernmost entry point to Lake Taupo and has a marina with all-weather boat launching ramps. The marina is the favoured launching spot to access Lake Taupo and the Tongariro river mouth with its exceptional fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Central location for trout fishing Tokaanu Lodge Motel's location makes it a great base for anglers to explore the central North Island fishing waters with the Rotorua lakes and some of the Hawke's Bay rivers only a 2.5 hours drive, and many other excellent waters closer to home. Thermal hot pools Guests have unlimited access to Tokaanu Lodge Motel's indoor thermal pools where you can relax in the soothing waters after a busy day. Hot water from the local thermal springs is used to heat the swimming pools. Choose from the: - Heated fresh water swimming pool - Heated private fresh water pool - Private thermal mineral pool Activity and tour arangements Your friendly host at Tokaanu Lodge Motel will arrange a local tour or activity for you from a wide choice that includes fishing, pony trekkiing, river rafting, walking, hiking, and in winter, skiing and snow sports.
Accommodation	Fourteen self-contained units: 1 studio unit sleeping 1-3 persons 4 units sleeping up to 5 people with separate bedroom and mezzanine 5 units sleeping up to 6 people with separate bedroom and mezzanine 4 large units sleeping 8-9 people with 2 separate bedrooms and mezzanine
Amenities	All units are are fully appointed and have: Fully self-contained kitchens with modern appliances, refrigerator and microwave oven (some have full stoves) Bath/shower units and separate toilet SKY Television Telephone Electric heating and electric blankets Complimentary tea and coffee facilities A balcony deck area with chairs for those that want to smoke outside (Tokaanu Lodge Motel has a no smoking in room policy).
Guest services	Guest services include: Continental breakfast delivered to the unit the night before A limited range of frozen food available Hairdryer and alarm clock available on request Guest laundry with washing machine, dryer and clothesline Guest iron and ironing board in laundry Children's cot and high chair Children's trampoline Car parking outside the unit door Secure boat and trailer parking Fax and internet service at the motel office
Local attractions and activities	Local thermal wonderland Visit the Tokaanu thermal area behind the Tokaanu Thermal Pools Pony trekking Take the whole family out for an exciting pony and horse trek. River rafting In summer, go white water rafting down the Tongariro River Walking and hiking Walk through pristine native forest, around beautiful Lake Rotopounamu or do the mighty Tongariro Crossing Skiing and snow sports In winter, ski or snow board at the Whakapapa Ski Field on the Mt Ruapehu slopes
Indicative tariff as at 1 June 2008	Tokaanu Lodge Motel's rates (in NZ dollars) are: Studio unit For 1-2 people $95 Additional person $15 One-bedroom unit Minimum charge $130 For each additional person $15 Two bedroom unit Minimum charge $140 For each additional person $15 If a cot is required there is no charge for the child but a $10 charge for the use of the cot. Minimum stay A minimum of 2 nights stay applies over public holidays / school holidays and weekends during the ski season. Discounts Discounts are at the discretion of the owners.
Bookings	To secure a booking, you need to: - Supply your credit card details - Pay a deposit by cheque of $50 per unit
Payment	Payment in full is required on arrival.
Cancellations	Cancellations notified within 48 hours of the stated arrival time incur a $50.00 credit card charge or loss of the $50.00 deposit. If you do not notify a cancellation and do not arrive, then the full rate is payable and will be charged to your credit card.

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