Tarata’s Tree House
Our Tree House has amazing views of the Rangitikei River complete with waterfall. The Treehouse can be booked in three different Units or as a whole. Enjoy a spa on the edge and see the Rangitikei in the moonlight.
Perfect for a larger group easily sleeping 10 with a fold out bed for extras and a portacot. Laundry facilities.


Tarata Fishaway Lodge Price List
Our prices include a continental breakfast.
$120-$250.00 double per night depending on your choice of accommodation.
River Retreat
Fully self contained
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, spa bath and spa pool,
Perfect for a Romantic Honeymoon
$280 - $300 double per night.
$250 Single
$350 per night (3-4 guests)
Guided Fishing/Rafting
Guided Raft/Fishing
$680 1 angler
$840 2 anglers - share guide, share price
Multi Day Rafting & Fishing camp out
$680 1 angler per day
$840 per day for 2 anglers per day
Plus accommodation and meals (same as if you are staying at Tarata)
We Provide all Camping provisions.
Licences and flies available from Tarata Fishaway.
$1000 to $1800 Helicopter extra depending on destination
Family Campouts
1 night, 2 days on the river
Ring or email for a Quote to suit your family.
We Include all camping gear and camp tucker
Scenic Rafting/Mini Rafting
$180
per person, picnic lunch included.
$80 Children under 12 yrs
(min. trip $340.00)
Tree House
Fully self contained, Beautiful private spa pool overlooking the Rangitikei River
$220 to $270 Double per night
$340 to $340 for 3-4 people
$800.00 for up to 12 people
$40.00 Children under 12 yrs
Babies under 4 yrs - Free
Cot available
Meals
$60 p/p 3 course evening meals
$25.00 p/p Lunch
$25 p/p Cooked breakfast
(Bacon and eggs)
Children under 12 years are half price.
Airport Shuttle (return)
$360 Palmerston North Airport
1 to 4 passengers, share price
ADVENTURE:
Mini Rafting
Looking for something a bit more adventurous? Rafting through gentlegrade 1 & 2 rapids - Feels like grade 3 in the Mini Rafts. With crystal clear waters, vertical gorges and unbelievable scenery of the Rangitikei River.
Rafting under the Bungy bridge visit a secret waterfall.
Stop for Picnic lunch and swim and go through scenes from the movie Lord of the Rings.
Our trips are on different sections of river depending on River Conditions and times.
Scenic Trip through Lord of the Rings Scene - 3-4 hours
Wet and Wild, a great trip with lots of waves and splashes - 2-3
Suitable for all ages, we supply all safety gear needed and will cater for all abilities

Scenic Rafting Tour
Departing from Tarata, rafting through gentle rapids, crystal clear waters, vertical gorges and unbelievable scenery of the Rangitikei River. Rafting under the Bungy bridge visit a secret waterfall. Stop for Picnic lunch and swim. Float quietly through Middle Earth, scenes from the movie Lord of the Rings. The Video says it all. Suitable for all ages.

Family Camp Out
Departing from Tarata, rafting through gentle rapids and the crystal clear waters of the Rangitikei River.
Your adventure will take you under the Bungy bridge, Fancy a jump?
Secret waterfalls and unbelievable scenery.
Float quietly through Middle Earth, scenes from the movie Lord of the Rings.
Stop for lots of swims and a picnic lunch.
Rafting Camp-outs
Raft to your camp site.
All camping gear and bush tucker provided.
Farm Fun
Lots for the whole family to enjoy. We are always looking for help to collect the eggs, feed the chickens, pigs, deer, goats,dogs & puppies, rabbit, possums, sheep and turtles. Plus any extras especially in spring when we are bottle feeding the orphan lambs.
Farm adventures
4 Wheel Drive Tour
Spot light safari
Bush walks
Farm pets
Clay bird shooting
"Magic carpet" rides
Other Activities close by that we can arrange
Horse Trekking
Game Hunting
Tongariro Crossing
Farm Tours
Mt Ruapehu
Massages
CONTACT:
Stephen and Trudi Mattock
925 Mokai Road
RD3
Taihape, New Zealand
Tel 06388 0354
Mobile 027 227 4986
Mobile 027 279 7037
Email fishaway@xtra.co.nz
Directions
Turn off State Highway 1, 6kms south of Taihape at the Mokai Gravity Canyon sign.
Turn left at crossroads following the Tarata signs.
We are 6km past the Mokai Bridge (the old bungy site) 925 Mokai Road. (Tarata Lodge on mail box.