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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

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1 bedroom
1 bedroom
1 bedroom
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Overview of Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Check out the area

Raurimu, Central Plateau
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area25 min drive
  • Popular LocationTongariro Alpine Crossing29 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)83 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Escape the city - Haven is an awesome place for you, and your kids, to experience a wicked range of outdoor activities. 20 minutes to Whakapapa ski field.

Clean, tidy and cosy, sleeps 5. Queen bed in bedroom, double sofabed and single divan in lounge. Duvets and pillows provided. The bathroom is in an adjacent wash-house. The kitchenette has double hotplates, a microwave, fridge, and Zip water heater, along with crockery, cutlery and cooking gear.

Come and make the most of the "Adventure Plateau", with Haven Cottage as your base.

Haven Cottage is nestled between the world heritage Tongariro National Park, Tongariro Forest Park, and Raurimu Scenic Reserve, and only a stones throw away from the Whanganui National Park, Haven offers an awesome base for your Central Plateau adventures.

Raurimu is home to the world famous Raurimu Spiral (you can watch the trains on the 2nd level from the front porch), and is only 20 mins to Whakapapa ski field, 40 mins to Turoa ski field, and about 20 mins to the nationally renowned Taumarunui Golf Course.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated the best one day trek in New Zealand, and listed by many as one of the top-ten day treks in the world. Haven Cottage is the perfect base for the Crossing.

But wait, there's more (sorry, no Ginsu knives), Central Plateau offers the best mountain biking in the North Island (42nd Traverse, Fishers Track, John MacDonald Loop), skiing, snow boarding, mountain climbing, hot pools (Tokaanu), climbing wall, trout fishing, horse riding, quad biking, paintball, tramping, kayaking, rafting, scenic flights, natural history, hiking, canoeing, easy day walks, art and crafts, restaurants, pubs, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Waiouru Army Museum, Tongariro Crossing, summit climbs, bird watching, ... it's brilliant.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Julie@Haven

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

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About the area

Raurimu

Located in Raurimu, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Opotaka Historic Place and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 7 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 16 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 25 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar - 5 min drive
  • Eivins Bistro Bar - 5 min drive
  • The Station Cafe and Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Basekamp - 6 min drive
  • Macrocarpa Cafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa located?

Situated on the riverfront, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fishers Track, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Tongariro National Park. Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at cottage
It is small but practical, was great for a short stay near Tongariro :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a budget holiday
This was my second stay and it was perfect, we did the Tongariro crossing and the homes location to national park and surrounding walks and activities makes it the perfect option if you want something cheap. For the price it’s what you expect. It’s no luxury hotel but it has more then enough for what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey and Very Practical
Have a homey feel, close to tonggariro and very budget friendly. Neighbourhood is quite but people are friendly. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raurimu suprise
What a lovely wee place. Raurimu was more interesting than we thought. 4 Square at National Parkjust 10 minutes away for anything that we had forgotten and ice, mountain only a half hour drive. Great cell phone reception. couldn't get the tv to work though.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

An K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away from it all
Cute little place, everything you need and so close to Ruapehu. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyse H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the tongariro crossing/skiing
Great spot to do the tongariro crossing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good little place
Nice and warm once you get the heaters going, great location and has got basically everything you need :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Batch
Comfortable and warm little home. TV didnt work at all - no reception from the dish. Didn't matter, watched latest news etc on my laptop. Previous guests left used plastic bottles in the bathroom waste basket but we didn't use it at all so no effect on us. Handy to the mountain and nice quiet spot except for the trains at night which actually weren't unpleasant and something different we are not used to hearing. Great place to stay and value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

nicolas r.

Unfortunately, no cleaners means lots of dust in the room and moss on the "washroom's" windows
I would have appreciated knowing about the "no cleaners" policy and the outside "washroom" prior to booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for ski weekends
Cosy little place for ski weekends when all you need is a place to rest your head and dry your gear ready for the next day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023