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The River Lodge is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ohakune, New Zealand.

The River Lodge

OhakuneManawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

The River Lodge sits in Ohakune with mountain views, gardens and a river setting that runs through several of its rooms.

About the venue

The River Lodge sits in Ohakune with mountain views, gardens and a river setting that runs through several of its rooms.

With 7 rooms across chalets, cottages and suites, the property can accommodate your closest guests on site, with options from a King Double Room for two up to one-bedroom chalets sleeping four.

An on-site coordinator works with you on planning, while a meeting and banquet space handles the sit-down portion of the day.

There is a bar on site, parking, and a shuttle service available, and both children and pets are welcome.

  • 7 rooms on site, including chalets, cottages and lodge suites
  • On-site wedding coordinator
  • Meeting and banquet event space for receptions
  • Bar on site, gardens and mountain views

Short answers

Can guests stay at The River Lodge?
Yes. 7 rooms.
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How do guests get to The River Lodge?
Fly into TUO, about 1 h 41 by car.
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Rooms
7 rooms
Room types
10 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
TUO, 101 min by car
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can stay at the venue?
The River Lodge has 7 rooms. Room types range from a King Double Room (max 2 guests) and a Romantic Double Room with balcony and mountain view (max 2), through to one-bedroom chalets and cottages that sleep up to 4 each.
Is there someone to help plan the wedding?
Yes. The River Lodge has an on-site coordinator.
Can we bring children and pets?
Yes, both children and pets are allowed at The River Lodge.
What is the closest airport and how far is it?
The nearest airport is Taupo (TUO), with a transfer time of 101 minutes. A shuttle service is available.
Is there a bar and parking on site?
Yes, The River Lodge has a bar on site and parking available for guests.

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