Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool

Photo gallery for Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool

A person in a hot tub with a sign indicating a 20-minute sanitize cycle after using the spa pool.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A wooden shed with a sloped roof, large glass doors, and a small window.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The Old Post Office Lodge.'
A dining table set with blue and white patterned bowls, wine glasses, and a woven table runner.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Owhango Village, Ruapehu District
  • Place, Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

'Ngauruhoe' Bedroom

1 Double Bed

'Tongariro' Bedroom

1 Double Bed

'Triple' Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Interconnecting Dorm Room

4 Single Beds

Large 'Ruapehu' Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Peacock Bedroom - West Wing

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom - West Wing

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

East Wing Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

West Wing Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Owhango

Owhango is home to this holiday home. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Owhango Village, Ruapehu District

What's nearby

  • Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 20 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 36 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 46 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Big Carrot - 56 min drive - 69.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Owhango Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café 39 South - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruapehu's Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 4-7 Bdr Holiday Home with Sauna & SpaPool located?

Situated in Owhango, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures. Raurimu Spiral and Fishers Track are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay big enough for a family to stay all together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you for booking to stay at The Old Post Office vacation home, with its 7-bedrooms and two kitchen-dinings - yes, lots of space for extended families. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location- close to skiing and food shops along with sight seeing adventures.The drying room for ski gear, along with 2 washers and dryers was greatly appreciated by our family of 15 people. We loved the sauna and spa as well. Our family reunion was a big success.Thank you,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
We are so thrilled you found the location to be excellent location, being close to skiing and food shops along with sightseeing adventure, and you enjoyed the drying room for ski gear, along with 2 washers and dryers was greatly appreciated by our family of 15 people. And that you loved the sauna and spa as well. We are thrilled your family reunion was a big success. Thank you,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property - perfect for large families or group, clean easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for booking this group of families to stay in the unique, bespoke and historic OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home - hopefully the kids (and adults) had a blast, in-between enjoying the Blazing Hills Obstacle Course! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky, fun property. Excellent location for walks, relaxing, local scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay at THE OLD POST OFFICE in the heart of the Ruapehu District - the North Island's outdoors playground! Thank you for messaging us "We loved the house – super quirky and very clean" and for letting the handyman know you had a lovely stay enjoying the lodge and surrounding district. You were awesome guests looking after this bespoke historic property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique place

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2023
We're so thrilled you had such a fab stay at this unique historic property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 4 families (8 adults, 8 kids) staying at the place, and there was plenty of room for everyone, plus 2 well-equipped kitchens. The spa was great, and the sauna was good too. It's a handy spot for going to the snow. Laundry and other stuff are all good.Like other reviews said, road noise early in the morning could be something to keep in mind, but we got used to it quickly. It would've been nice to have another bathroom and better hot water pressure in one of them. But no big worries. We'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay in this unique historic and heritage-rich Old Post Office holiday home - a very bespoke property in the heart of the Ruapehu District. 🌸🌼🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 star!

Will definitely book again for the next snow trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you Maryrose for booking to stay at the gorgeous bespoke OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home - we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at this unique historic building! We would LUV to see you back with your next trip to the ski-fields... but remember the Ruapehu District is the "outdoors capital of the North Island" so LOADS of wonderful spring-summer-autumn activities too, including the Forgotten Highway, Bridge to Nowhere, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Pureora Timber Trail, the mighty Whanganui River, world-class trout fly-fishing a few mins away - and SO MUCH! We welcome you back, any time. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortably Stylish

For a group of "young" seniors it was perfect. Comfy beds, well fitted out kitchen and no TV.........great. Various walks in the area depending on how energetic one felt at the time. A really good place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Good on you for choosing not to watch the TV (but of course there is a smart TV provided, with Netflix & Neon etc). And we're glad you found the two kitchens well equipped - as we have tried to supply everything guests could possibly need or want. It was wonderful the weather was great too. All the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome experience

Our stay was amazing, although the road noise in the two front rooms where annoying I guess it's only until the road is opened again on state highway 1. The venue was lovely and we all enjoyed the 1920s theme, we even dressed in period clothing for dinner on the sat night. The house was well set up with everything we needed, and close to visiting the mountain. I would recommend this venue, especially for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Heather's group were fantastic guests and we recommend them to any Hosts. Thank you for choosing to stay at Ruapehu District's historic and heritage-rich OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is absolutely amazing inside. The attention to detail with the restoration and decor is fantastic. It is spotless and has everything you need - with the added bonus of a spa, sauna, and firepit. The only downside is that it's on a main road and when the trucks go past, the house literally shakes. It's a shame that the speed limit is 70 instead of down to 50kms/h. The hosts are great and responsive. My teenagers loved the quirkiness. There is a lot to do in the area and just behind Owhango - the Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve is gorgeous with a safe swimming spot on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice decor and enjoyed our stay.Spa and Sauna is a treat specially in the winter cold nights
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thanks Vihar for your group choosing to stay at this bespoke historic OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home - we are so pleased you had a fab time.
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