Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru | Cottage in Waiouru

9.8 (50 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Waiouru Cottage | Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

3 Bedroom Cottage in 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;

This 3 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Parking, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Waiouru. Enjoy your stay in Waiouru at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
General
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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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Aug 15, 2025 08:29:17 AM
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