At Poronui we invite you to take a step back and experience something bigger. Something magical. Among clear rivers, ancient forest, green hills and misted valleys
Nestled in the secluded Taharua Valley on New Zealand’s spectacular North Island, Poronui is located in the Central Plateau region between Taupo and Napier.
While Poronui itself is an isolated spot of heaven with onsite activities galore, there are a number of great tourism attractions within an hour or two of the lodge. The Tongariro National Park offers plenty of hiking tracks, while Mt Ruapehu is the best place for snow sports in the winter. Taupo is an outdoor adventurers dream town with bungy jumping, sky diving and jet boats all on offer.
Poronui is located in the rugged centre of New Zealand’s North Island, a 45-minute drive from the resort town of Taupo along the Napier-Taupo Highway. Taupo has a small airport that is roughly one hour’s flight from Auckland or Wellington.
Over a third of the property is covered by indigenous virgin beech forest. Beech forests also form the boundaries to the west and east, attracting abundant and diverse bird life. Native bird life includes the distinctive song of the tui, bellbird (koimako), morepork (ruru), native wood pigeon (kereru), hawks and falcons as well as the rare blue duck (whio). Some species, present on Poronui, are rated as vulnerable or threatened, particularly the New Zealand ‘bush’ falcon. The only native land mammal species (the long and short tailed bat) are also present.
Additionally, Poronui is characterised by numerous wetland and scrubland ecosystems, comprising of mostly native plant species. The Taharua River runs through the centre of the property and the famous Mohaka River forms the southern boundary. These rivers were granted status among New Zealand’s most important water bodies by being given the full protection of a National Water Conservation Order. This protection was granted on the basis of spectacular scenery, amenity water-sports and the outstanding trout fishery.
As the exotic trees, planted on Poronui in the late 80’s and early 90’s, reach maturity these are being replaced primarily by manuka and open grassland.
Farming on Poronui is designed for low-impact on the environment. The farm runs an Angus breeding herd, a commercial venison herd and an expansive beekeeping operation primarily for manuka honey.
Poronui guests have access to the Stables area including Snooker Room with a full-sized antique English billiard table and two distinguished dining locations. Also located in this complex is the gym, sauna and massage treatment rooms.
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