Title: Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6048121&destination=Hamilton%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=115973868&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park ## Photo gallery for Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park ![Exterior - Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park (Tauwhare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973900/115973868/8626b919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park (Tauwhare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973900/115973868/8f33fe7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park (Tauwhare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973900/115973868/19c8c261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park (Tauwhare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973900/115973868/cd668892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park (Tauwhare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973900/115973868/406a3371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park The Retreat is a perfect hideaway where you can take a moment to relax in this peaceful, natural environment or sit and enjoy the view of the Quarry pond from the front porch. Feel free to wander the 2km pathway throughout the park and enjoy the birdlife with over 30 different species making this home. This includes the New Zealand Ruru (native owl) which is the namesake of the property. The park has over 100 New Zealand sculptures all placed throughout the walk. Each year additional sculptures are on exhibition within the park. The Retreat provides you with a unique get away experience. Providing a garden, Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park offers accommodations in Tauwhare. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home also provides a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation has a fireplace. There is an on-site coffee shop available in the weekends. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Hamilton Gardens is 11 miles from Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park, while Mystery Creek Events Centre is 12 miles away. Hamilton Airport is 11 miles from the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Tauwhare, a neighbourhood in Hamilton, is home to this holiday home. Cambridge Museum and Globox Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kartsport Hamilton and Waterworld. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grassroots Trust Velodrome, or consider a night out at Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain. [Visit our Hamilton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton.dx6048121) [View more Holiday homes in Hamilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6048121-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.781654,175.47131&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fjqeFuv%7Em%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FU%40Q%40S%40SBS%40SBQ%40UBQBQBUBQDQBQDQDUBQDQFQDQDOFQFQDSFMFQFQFOHOFQHOFMHOHQHOHMHKJOHOJMHKJOHKLKJOHKJKLKJKLIJKJKLILGLKLIJGLILILGNILELILCNELENGLELENCNGLANENCLANCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLDN%40NFLBNDLBNHLDLDNBLHLDLHNFJHLHLFLHLFJJLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJJNHJJLHNJNHJHLHNHPFNHLHNFPFNFNHPFPFLDRFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDTBPDPBPDP%40TBPBPBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%3FP%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FNAT%3FPAPAT%3FPATCPATAPCTCPCPCPATEPCPEPCPETEPEPEPERGLERGPEPGLGRIPGLGNGPINILGNIPINILILKLINKLILKLKJKJKNKJKJKJKLMFKJMJMHKJMHMFMFMHKHOFMHMDMHODMDMDOFMBODMDODOBMDO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOIMGMIMIKGMGMMMGMIKKKKMGKMMKKKIKKOMKIKKMIMKMIOKMIMIMIOIQIOGMIOGQIOGMGQGSGMEQGQGSEMESGQEQCQEUEQCQEQCQCUCQCQAUCQAQCUAQAUAQ%3FUAQAQ%3FU%3FO%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kAe2G0CXg8BBgMWZ_N5rIy4F4GM=) Tauwhare, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/3e9386a9-4a68-4d66-8ef7-cf1789a774db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waikato River 12 min drive \- 10.9 miles - ![Hamilton Gardens showing a fountain, wildflowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111820/10da03dc-85de-4056-b178-7ad3323ad8ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hamilton Gardens 15 min drive \- 12.9 miles - University of Waikato 13 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Cambridge Raceway 14 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 15 min drive \- 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Woodside Estate 10 min drive - Factory Bus Stop 8 min drive - Nudges Taphouse 5 min drive - Hautapu Country Store 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park? ### What time is check-in at Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park? ### What time is check-out at Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park? ### Where is Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. 4 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect hideaway cottage, spacious and well equipped. Superb location for local attractions particularly Hamilton Gardens, and the Sculpture Park is itself an interesting and stimulating location with the added attraction of quiet evening walks. Highly Recommended. ##### Mark W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rutger H. 13 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an excellent experience from initial booking through to being greeted by the fabulous hosts. We were thrilled to discover a barista on site for our morning espresso hit and spoilt by delicious pies and ice cream on offer. But the star attraction was the park! It’s a stunning collection of natural beauty and art in unexpected places. A one-of-a-kind accommodation, tranquil and regenerative, and the highlight of our trip to New Zealand! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0947645e-a181-4d9c-aad7-5202e307b2ef-1765614786667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efa155dc-3962-4efd-a7a7-508af734b1c2-1765614790292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/11630977-ca46-407e-8454-d001ee01a6ba-1765614789475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/840605b9-38b2-4185-98ae-37a3cd3f18e6-1765614790691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rutger H. 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