Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu

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A snow-covered residential area with houses and a sign for 'Powderhorn'.
A living room with two grey sofas, each with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a curtain in the background.
Two people standing next to bicycles in front of a building with a sign that reads "IWIKAU".
A group of cyclists at sunrise on a dirt path.
Two people standing next to a mountain bike with a bridge in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tongariro National Park

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Bike Station
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ohakune

Ohakune is home to this holiday home. The Dinosaur House and National Army Museum Te Mata Toa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kawana Flour Mill and Raurimu Spiral.
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Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Carrot - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu on 25 Apr 2027 start from AU$544, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu located?

Situated in Ohakune, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tongariro National Park and Mountain Bike Station. Ohakune Disc Golf and Ohakune Old Coach Road are also within 2 miles (3 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Really nice. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
We enjoyed hosting you. Many thanks and Happy New Year. Look forward to hosting you again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overnight pit stop

Property was perfect for us to break our trip on a long journey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location location

Perfect for our needs. Near to shops and at the foot of Ruapehu. Next door to excellent dining and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tia Tautuku whanau

Such a lovely warm home, dog friendly, also loved the fact that there was no tv as it let my family connect again & we got to bond with no tv so played cards & dice was so much fun & we will definitely return with more whanau
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Thank you Melody. So glad you and your family were able to relax and spend quality time together. We would love to welcome you back again.
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