Title: Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. Private country living - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108027637&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 Vacation 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) - 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Washer - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&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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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Broadlands Forest is home to this vacation home. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. 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