Featured Hotels Near Epping Plant Reserve

Epping Forest Lodge is a prime choice for nature lovers, located just a 3-minute walk from the Epping Forest Reserve trailhead. The lodge features solar-powered rooms, native-inspired interiors, and birdwatching windows that frame lush canopy views. Guests receive complimentary binoculars and a native flora guidebook to explore over 120 species of indigenous ferns and trees. For an immersive experience, book the exclusive Forest Morning Guided Walk via the HopeGoo app.

Stay at Epping Forest Cottage, where your backyard opens directly into the pristine rainforest trail. Wake up to the calls of New Zealand kākā and tūī birds flitting through the canopy. The lodge provides night-time observation kits with infrared lenses to track nocturnal wildlife like wētā and bats. Every Friday evening features the Whisper of the Forest event—a storytelling session led by local Māori ecologists using gesture and natural sounds to share ancestral knowledge of the land. All activities are included; reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.

Fern Whisper Villa stands out with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing a thousand-year-old fern grove. The master bedroom captures sunrise light filtering through delicate fronds, creating ever-changing patterns on the bamboo flooring. Interior materials include reclaimed bamboo, and each room features a mist-simulation system to maintain natural humidity levels. Guests receive a micro-photography guide to examine fern sporangia under magnification. This immersive experience is available exclusively to HopeGoo members—reserve early to secure your stay.