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Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Waiouru, Waiouru
  • National Army Museum
    9 min walk
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Tongariro National Park
    45 min drive

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About the area

Waiouru

When you stay at this cottage in Waiouru, you'll be in the mountains and 9 minutes by foot from National Army Museum. .This cottage is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Tongariro National Park and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Big Carrot.

What's nearby

  • National Army Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 34 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 45 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 46 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 63 min drive - 83.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Eating House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angkorwat Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mountain View Cafe Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Tawhiri is a warm, private and fully-equipped three-bedroom cottage. The beds are good, the hot water is endless, and the WiFi is free.
The property is surrounded by a large area of lawn and there are extensive decks on the North and East sides of the house - all of which you are welcome to use. Plenty of angles from which to enjoy our unsurpassed view of Mount Ruapehu.
Waiouru is the southern gateway to both the Desert Road (SH1) and the Adventure Highway (SH49). It's an ideal base from which to discover all that the Central Plateau has to offer. See the other side of the mountain: ski Tukino as well as Turoa and Whakapapa; explore the Rangipo Desert, Te Onetapu and Ngauruhoe - for LOTR fans, that's Mordor and Mt Doom. Walk the trails and visit the nature reserves that most visitors never see. The world-famous Tongariro Crossing is an easy drive away, but there are many other hiking and tramping tracks, huts, nature reserves and other places of interest. Other opportunities include, climbing, fishing, hunting, and mountain-biking. As well the world-famous Tongariro National Park, access to the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a short drive away. Waiouru is well-known for its Army connections. From 1940 onward, generations of our soldiers have done their training and their balloted national service here. We are particularly happy to host them and their families for reunions or graduations - or simply to revisit and remember days gone by. For those interested in learning about our country's military history, the National Army Museum, with its library and archives, is just around the corner. The National Army Marae and the more recent Garden of Reflection are also close. Golfers, here's your chance to play a round at the highest 18-hole golf course in New Zealand - just minutes away.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features wheelchair access, a video library, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

RossM936

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shing Kow L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I will introduce to friends
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This was central to all our activities wonderful place, would come again sometime
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family friendly accommodation
Spacious holiday house close to the ski fields. Beautiful views and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damanjeet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
Really good arrangements and location of the property is pretty amazing. Ross is very courteous and welcoming. Would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid Island Stopover
We chose Tawhiri cottage as a great stopping point on our way to Wellington from Tauranga. From the very beginning the communication from our host, Ross, was outstanding and he was so friendly and welcoming. The accomodation itself was clean and the kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. Best of all though, was the breathtaking uninterrupted view of Mt Ruapehu from the lounge and back deck!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigit C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay!
We all really enjoyed our stay in a lovely house with beautiful views of the mountains. There was lots of room for us all, plenty of hot water, and the beds were very comfy. Thanks Ross! See you next time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay with nice view.
Excellent stay & nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Really enjoyed our stay! it suited us well, plenty of room for parking, nice clean house. Communication was great and very flexible with our requests! Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preetika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Thank you Ross. Amazing place to stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joana Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House
Ross was very helpful and was so responsive to all of our messages (both prior to and during our stay) providing us with helpful information for our arrival, checkin and stay. The flat has lots of brochures as well to find cool nearby events. The beds were very comfortable; and the place was clean. Highly recommended property and keen to pursue further bookings!! Five star rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilou C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely warm and tidy house to stay
Warm and tidy. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay
Just stayed for one night on way to Wellington, accommodation was very comfortable and perfect location. Heat pump made the whole place nice and warm and the view of the mountain was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and close
If you’re staying in Waiouru it’s probably something to do with the Army base or Museum and this place is really convenient and close. Great view of Mt Ruapehu. Everything was fine, warm enough in late Summer with the heat pump. Ample off street parking. Main trunk line and SH46 are quite close by but not noisy enough to be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay, really clean and tidy, property has all that is needed. Thanks so much for the hospitality, it was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing overnight stay
The living areas were spacious enough for us to relax together while doing our own thing. The property was easily accessible, with comfortable furniture and spacious bathroom that our elderly folk appreciated. Trains do run past the property, in case noise and rattling is an issue for your group. We didn't really notice - we're used to the noise and rattling of strong winds in Wellington. Ross was a great host. He was very welcoming and was prompt to respond to our questions. We would stay here again if it's available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home ,plenty of room ,cosey,has all the little things you don't notice until you need
Great place to stay ,within a short distance from a couple bubbly towns .museum well worth a visit with real nice caff.homley with extras ,lux ,dish washer and washer /dryer.cosey bed and great water pressure in shower .many thanks Ross 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Swapnil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and comfy
It was short trip but must say we enjoyed.. The ambience is very peaceful and view was so mesmerizing... Thank you Ross for being a very nice host... Will see you again on our next trip mate... Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Welcoming
Very homey place, Ross was lovely and fast with replies. We were also greeted upon arrival and he was kind enough to show us how things worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice short stay.
Spent a night here in a nice modern 3 bedroom. Great place to stop off with a four square and food places close by. Will happily stay here again. However be aware that it can be a little noisey as big trucks go past the front gate regularly and freight trains pass by every so often, this didnt worry us though just something to be aware of if you dont like noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAHENDRAKUMAR P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Very nice hospitality and all the facilities provided. Host Mr.Ross very nice and kindful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janele v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matariki Weekend Away
We had a wonderful time, … with a magnificent view and spent with loved ones in a warm and cosy home. Thank you. :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farman S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and cozy
The property was beautiful and well kept. It was extremely clean, warm and cozy. It was close to restaurants and shops. We had an amazing stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Akshay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was very really good
House was very warm, clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Very comfortable clean and warm home with friendly manager
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021