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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

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Tongariro Crossing Start
Mountains from blue lake
Ketetahi Hot Springs
Lake and algae
Mountain lake

Overview of Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Guest, New Zealand

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for: Pros: Conveniently located, bach has all the amenities required to cook (except oven), the main bed is comfy Cons: Not clean, at night you need extra heating, the pillows are not good, lack of dining table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Julie@Haven

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