Turangi Accommodation
A Delectable Taste of Small Town Life
Set on an expansive seven acres at the southern end of Lake Taupo under the towering grace of 1325m volcano Mt Pihanga, Parklands Motorlodge offers the best four-star accommodation in Turangi.
Renowned for its ambience and affable hospitality, Parklands combines a popular restaurant and neighbourhood bar with 31 tasteful accommodation units, both studio and self-contained, only a stone’s throw from Turangi township and within comfortable travelling distance of the area’s plethora of major tourist attractions. Over the last 10 years, owners and congenial hosts Craig Morey and Angela Jones have developed an engaging, convivial environment where tourists and visitors mingle with locals, anglers, and guides, providing a delectable taste of small town New Zealand life.
The captivating trout fishing waters of the Tongariro River are invitingly nearby, Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa ski resort, the largest in New Zealand, is just 35 minutes away, the 18.5km Tongariro Alpine Crossing, acclaimed the world’s best one day walk, is a short shuttle ride from Parklands’ doorstep, and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are only minutes away. Pristine lakes Taupo, Rotoiara, Otamangakau, Kuratau, and Rotopounamu, and more than 80 wilderness walks within 45 minutes, demonstrate Parklands proximity to peerless outdoor adventure opportunities.
Established in the mid-1980s, Parklands Motorlodge has been upgraded recently to the highest industry standards. It is a relaxing social hub, appealing to a wide cross section of outdoor enthusiasts, from flyfishermen to trampers, hunters, rafters, mountain bikers, and nature lovers; from corporates and businesses requiring conference facilities to individual and/or coach-loads of tourists, or just plain old Kiwi families. Parklands is a veritable gateway to the 78,618 hectare Tongariro World Heritage National Park and is perfect for those who enjoy fresh mountain air and sampling authentic rural community life, while experiencing the dramatic scenery, austere beauty, and unique hospitality of New Zealand’s Central Volcanic Plateau.
