Totara Perch

Winter Midweek Special | Stay 3 Pay 2

Book and stay 3 midweek nights or more between 1 June 2025 and 31 August 2025 and get 3 nights for the price of 2. Applies to bookings made after 1 May 2025. Does not apply to public holidays.

Totara Perch

Taupō, Waikato

Totara Perch is located 25 minutes from Taupō and 10 minutes from Kinloch. 

It's set high on a hill with beautiful views out across bush and to the lake beyond.

The accommodation consists of two beautifully appointed huts and an outdoor covered bathroom. The first hut is the bedroom complete with a king-size bed and a set of single bunks. The other, just a couple of metres away, is a cosy 'living' hut.

Completely private, you're enveloped in nature - perched on a tree-clad hillside amongst mighty, Kamahi, Rewarewa and Ti Koura. Kereru make their way up the valley in the evening, fantails dance around all day and morepork call to you while relaxing in the bath. The lake view of Whangamata Bay is mesmerising - and close enough that you can just make out the boats going in and out.

You'll enjoy absolute serenity at Totara Perch. You feel miles from anywhere, but just a short drive takes you to the cafes and buzz of Kinloch or Taupō.

FROM $330

  • Sleeps 4
  • Children welcome
  • Dogs welcome

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  • Eating and Drinking

    Totara Perch is self-catering. Just bring your own food, and cook meals using the BBQ and facilities provided. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

    If you want a break from cooking at any stage, Taupō itself has numerous cafes and restaurants to choose from. Our favourite go-to for a good curry is Siam Thai Infusion. For something a bit special, your hosts recommend The Bistro (bookings are essential) or The Vine Eatery and Bar.  The Hub Cafe is also delicious, especially after a mountain bike ride.

    Closer to home is the Kinloch General Store which, along with all your general grocery supplies, make sumptuous wood-fired pizzas and fish and chips; head over the road and enjoy a picnic on the beach!

  • Things to do

    Totara Perch has board games, books and of course the huge outdoor bath with a view to keep you entertained. But if you're keen to explore the surroundings, there is plenty to do!

    Guests are welcome to explore the farm and have some friendly sheep and cattle to visit - especially Bruno the black sheep.

    Bring bikes and ride 3km down to Kawakawa Bay - a peaceful spot only accessed via track or boat. On the eastern side of the bay is a very popular natural rock climbing wall. Down the same track is a canyon where you'll find glow worms.

  • Your hosts

    Jane and Taka the Vizsla will be your hosts at Totara Perch. Jane is a keen cyclist and multisport enthusiast and has competed in many events, including the Coast to Coast. 

    In 2018, she found the perfect piece of land for her and Taka. It had stunning views and bush paddocks with gullies perfect for enduro riding and mountain bike tracks which start right from the back door. She quickly snapped it up. Once she took over the property Jane started getting interested in growing her own produce and turned a couple of paddocks into a food forest. 

    Jane was keen to share her unique piece of paradise with others and decided to purpose-build her version of a glamping style hut. It’s called Totara Perch because it perches out over the only Totara on the property.

    When searching for a name for her property Jane's father had the perfect suggestion... Te Wahi Hari... 'The Happy Place'.

Testimonials

  • "

    Our second time staying at Totara Perch and we loved it even more the second time around. Beautiful setting and the facilities are amazing. Would highly recommend.

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    William Ross - 05 May 2025

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  • "

    Stayed two nights with hubby and two boys aged five and seven. They loved the bunk beds, lighting the fire with dad, and big hot bubble baths under the sky! The in-house trivia games and couple of toys for the kids were appreciated by them for something different during our trip. We all hiked down to Kawakawa Bay for a picnic lunch under the cliff face. We had an amazing stay during our New Zealand adventures from Australia. The only thing to be mindful of is that the fridge is quite small! I had done a bit of a food shop before heading out to The Perch so we could enjoy some home-cooked meals, and while all the food could fit, there was no space left for drinks!

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    Sacha Anderson - 01 May 2025

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    Totara Perch is such a beautiful part of this world, very well designed, comfortable beds, everything you need for an off-grid stay. Highly recommend, great for kids too, as they can visit the cows and spot rabbits on the way down the driveway. Only a short drive into Taupō, but far enough away to feel you are the only people there. On a clear sky, you will see so many stars from the amazing outdoor tub, and the view of Lake Taupō is something else, photos do not do it justice!

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    Michelle Wiseman - 28 Apr 2025

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    We LOVED our stay. We only wish we could have stayed longer! It was perfect for us.

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    McKenzie Morton - 16 Apr 2025

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    Such a beautiful place to stay and rest and relax. Jane has done a beautiful job crafting the perch, perfectly showcasing the view, plus the well thought-out amenities. What’s not to love!

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    Peyton Pyke-Duffy - 19 Mar 2025

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    This is a romantic spot with beautiful views. The perfect place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The outdoor bath was lovely and we mountain biked all the way down to Kinloch. A rough track initially with tree branches in the face but then it links to the main K2K trail. Would definitely stay again!

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    K&K Zhao - 06 Mar 2025

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    What a spot! Looking out over Lake Taupō with all the birdlife around, plus the tranquility, was fabulous – as was the bath!

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    Marcelle Messenger - 20 Jan 2025

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    We really enjoyed our stay at Totara Perch! Quiet, peaceful and surrounded by nature with a lovely view of the lake! Definitely recommended!

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    Tyla Hill - 11 Nov 2024

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    It was the perfect getaway, thank you so much for an amazing trip.

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    Summer Middlemiss - 09 Oct 2024

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    We loved our stay at Totara Perch. It was so nice to disconnect and have nowhere to be and so nice to be able to bring our dog as well. We loved the potbelly fire and the outdoor bath. Everything you need was thought of and Jane was a great communicator.

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    Margot - 30 Sep 2024

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    So serene, the most peaceful setting. A lovely stay for myself, my partner, and our dog. We would love to go back and stay longer.

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    Samantha Grace - 16 Sep 2024

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    Beautiful location and cabins. Off grid feeling with everything required for a comfortable stay.

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    Lyle Prichard - 13 Sep 2024

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