Centennial House Taupo
Luxury Holiday Home
Family Retreats & Vacations
Special Family Celebrations
Corporate Events & Wedding Venue
Centennial House Taupo
Some of our Member Benefits include
complimentary breakfast foods, wine, chocolates and
as a special Taupo welcome a smoked trout on arrival.
ABOUT
Centennial House set on 5 acres of lush park like grounds,
At Centennial House we are quite unique as we only accept group bookings as our main focus is Family Special Celebrations & Events
This 5 star luxury holiday home can cater for every occasion be it a Family Special Celebration like the big Five 'O' or a Corporate Event an Amazing Wedding, Family Retreat or a Vacations.
The lodge offers 4 spacious Deluxe Suites, 2 x 2 Bedroom Premier Suites with balcony & garden views, 1 Deluxe Queen Bedroom and 1 Garden Villa a total of 10 bedrooms which combined can sleep 23 guests, each suite has its own unique interior styling, 8 bathrooms and 7 private lounge areas.
20 guests sleep in luxury beds & 3 guests in single deluxe sofa beds. Children Welcome!
From your suites you come into the light and airy kitchen, a Foodies Delight, we can arrange for our private chef to prepare you an amazing dinner for your special celebration or if you want to have a real fun time we can have Taupo's very own Confinement Escape Rooms come in and do a Murder Mystery Weekend for you, where you can dress up like Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marples and hunt around the garden and house for clues to solve the crime, an absolutely amazing time, please enquire for pricing and menus.
The kitchen connects to the large main lounge, with plenty of comfortable sofa's and chairs for you to relax and watch the
All Blacks on SKY on our large Smart TV with Netflixs & Bluetooth sound system or let the kids have a play on the PlayStation while you relax on the patio with a wine. A large extendable dining table that seats 12 and a smaller table that can seat 4 are at one end of the main lounge & from here you can go into the all weather heated outdoor conservatory with 2 dining tables that can seat an additional 16 guests, if you feeling competitive have a game on our professional Table Tennis Table and Dart Board or if you like lawn games there is Patanque, Lawn Bowls and Croquet, from here you can go onto the patio area and relax in the sun or socialise with other guests on the comfy outdoor furniture or cook a nice juicy steak on the large gas BBQ.
From the patio you can stroll around the stunning private gardens and discover hidden treasures amongst the beautiful mature trees & water features, like the Fairy Trail and the Fire Pit where you can roast a few marshmallows, which is a big hit with the kids or if you are feeling sporty have a go on the 3 hole pitch and put golf course, watch out for the 3rd hole over the large pond you'd best bring your 'A' game.
As you head back up to the house after your golf game nestled amongst the trees in is a a unique historic villa
The Pavilion Suite formally the Taupo Cricket Pavilion.
Centennial House is conveniently located opposite the Taupo Horse Racing Course and Taupo International Motorsports Park home to the NZ V8 Supercars, ample free parking available for trailers or boats and just down the road from the Taupo Golf Club and famed trout fishing waters of the Waitahanui River and Lake Taupo.
Come stay a while
OUR ROOMS
Our rooms are designed to the highest standard, complete with the comfort of luxurious bedding, towels and toiletries. Relax in your stunning suite and enjoy the amazing garden views
and listen to the native birdsong while enjoying a complimentary drink or two.
Relax in comfort in this retro styled beautifully appointed room with its high vaulted ceilings, sumptuous lounge area, Italian leather couch, amazing four poster bed, Air-conditioning, TV, Free WiFi and adjoining ensuite.
Relax in comfort in this beautifully appointed room, with plush lounge leading to your own private outdoor patio area, amazing bedroom with a comfy king size bed, ensuite & walk in wardrobe, Air-conditioning, TV, Free WiFi,
The Tree Tops Suite is one of our largest suites, situated on the first floor, relax in comfort in this beautifully appointed room with a sumptuous lounge area which leads to your own private outdoor deck area with a beautiful outlook over the patio area and stunning gardens, Free Wifi, this room shares the downstairs main bathroom and has air-conditioning.
The Loft Suite is a lovely room with walk in wardrobe and amazing views of the garden and in the distance the majestic Mt. Tauhara, this room shares the downstairs main bathroom.
The Pavilion is our Bridal Suite it is an historic building being Taupo's very own cricket pavilion which was relocated here in 2010 and totally restored. It has an en-suite now and walk in wardrobe and fitted out to create a romantic setting where the bride and groom can getaway from it all and enjoy a blissful night after there amazing wedding day. Free wifi and air-conditioning.
The Secret Garden is our largest suite with the option of being a double super king rooms or a super king & twin rooms if you have children, relax in comfort in these beautifully appointed rooms with a sumptuous lounge area which leads to your own private outdoor deck area with a beautiful outlook over the patio area and stunning gardens, amazing bedrooms with en-suite & walk in wardrobe, Free Wifi,TV and air-conditioning.
The Secret Garden is our largest suite with the option of being a double super king rooms or a super king & twin rooms if you have children, relax in comfort in these beautifully appointed rooms with a sumptuous lounge area which leads to your own private outdoor deck area with a beautiful outlook over the patio area and stunning gardens, amazing bedrooms with en-suite & walk in wardrobe, Free Wifi,TV and air-conditioning.
Relax in comfort in this beautifully appointed room, with your own sumptuous lounge leading to an amazing bedroom with en-suite & walk in wardrobe. This suite has air-conditioning, Free Wifi, TV and a private outdoor patio area where your surrounded by nature.
Relax in comfort in this beautifully appointed room with vaulted ceiling and rustic beams relax in bed and stare at the stars through the remote controlled skylight, read a book on the chaise lounge or sit outside on your own outdoor deck area with beautiful garden views, amazing bedroom with en suite, air-conditioning, TV and Free WiFi
OUR SERVICES
Taupo's Premier Wedding Venue
Centennial House makes for an ideal wedding venue with its boutique lodge accommodation for the bridal party and family, to its many garden features which lend themselves well to stage such a very special occasion
Wedding Page
Professional Wedding Photography
Capture that special occasion forever
by one of Taupo's leading and renowned Professional Photographers
Matt Jordan
Corporate Events
Centennial House is great as a corporate events venue we have a large lounge and adjoining conservatory which can seat 40+ people
We are located just over the road from the Bruce McLaren Motor Sports Park if your colleagues fancy a team building Race!
Bespoke Jewellery
Your host John Elliot is one of New Zealands finest Bespoke Jewellers, who would love to design and create a beautiful piece of jewellery just for you!
Trout Fishing Guided Tours
Guided trout fishing tours can be arranged to suit your needs be it an introduction to fly fishing with tuition or if you are an accomplished fly fisherman a guided rafting trip on the Tongariro River to some of the remote unfished pools or a guided tour of some of best trout fishing rivers in the world
like the Waitahanui River, The Hinemaiaia River, Tauranga Taupo River or the Tongariro River.
GALLERY
Blissful views, enchanted gardens, and good people
THINGS TO SEE & DO
Leisure Activities
Walking and Cycling Tracks
including the Tongariro Crossing
Skiing at Whakapapa & Turoa
Fly Fishing-Guided Tours
Scenic Flights
Horse Riding
AC Baths Thermal Hot Pools
Golf
Taupo Events
Taupo has many Iconic and cultral events throughout the year including
world events such as the The Taupo Ironman and the ever popular Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and if that's not your cup of tea then there's always some good food and music down town from local Kiwi bands to international music events like the
Taupo Summer Concert
Food & Wine
New Zealand is world renowned for its vast range of quality wines, Tours to local wineries and craft breweries can be arranged on request.
Centennial House is 5 mins from Taupo's city centre with its wide range of Restaurants, Bars and Cafes.
Cultural Sites
Wairakei Terraces
Taupo Museum
The Moari Carvings
Whirinaki Rainforest - Guided Tours
Orakei Koruko Cave and Geothermal Attraction
Local Attractions
Taupo Market held every Sunday throughout the year on the lake front.
Spa Park natural hot spring and cafe.
The Bee Hive viewing, honey products.
Lava Glass glass blowing and cafe.
Lake Hole In One and Mini Put
Taupo is great fun!
Adrenalin Junkies
Race Car Hot Laps
White Water Rafting
Sky Diving
Bungy Jumping
Swing Ride