Title: Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Cottage in Lake Tarawera with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/513660e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/3db6777d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/bb35673b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/59afe49c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50580000/50574500/50574432/b66a356c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Tarawera, Kiwiana Bach offers a serene retreat for up to 9 people. Enjoy evenings on the deck with wine in hand, cook up delicious meals on the barbecue and unwind in one of many bedrooms or soak in the hot tub. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Featuring stunning views, lots of beds and even a hot tub - welcome to Kiwiana Bach, the perfect place for your classic kiwi holiday. Sleeping up to 9 people, bring your family and friends to enjoy a memorable holiday by the stunning Lake Tarawera. Perched upon the hillside, enjoy your evenings out on the deck admiring the scenery with a glass of wine in hand. Cook up a delicious meal on the barbecue and spend time with your group. At the end of the day, you’ll find plenty of bedrooms with king, queen and single sized beds to suit everyone. If you fancy going for a swim, you’re just a 3 minute walk from the lake’s edge and you’ll find many great fishing spots all around the lake. The home is only a half hour’s drive away from Rotorua City where you’ll find plenty of shops, cafes, supermarkets and restaurants. Enjoy a fun-filled holiday right from Kiwiana Bach! All guests should take care in the back garden as there is a retained section without a barrier to prevent falls.Please note that there is only intermittent mobile phone reception at this property due to the remote location.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Security camera's are in operation at the front exterior entrance/driveway of the property. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33550400/33550317/0623650c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boat Shed at Lake Tarawera - BACH OF THE YEAR Lake Tarawera - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33550317&PinnedHotelID=33550317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569800/33569739/c849519a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday home at Lake Tarawera, Rotorua Lake Tarawera - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33569739&PinnedHotelID=33569739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66141700/66141607/50b19976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Splendour on Spencer - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=66141607&PinnedHotelID=66141607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27575600/27575552/98574ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pohutukawa Lake House. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Kiwiana Bach Tarawera Tarawera Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Lake Tarawera 596308 Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.172688,176.38765&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dv%7DgFyuqs%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40QBUBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDQBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFSDQFMFSHQFMFQHOFMHSFMHOHOJMHOHOHKJOHMJKJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJMLGLKJILKLGLILIJGNILELGLENILELENELENELENENCLENANCNCLANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLFLHLHJFLJLHLJJFLLJJJJJJLJHJLJHNJJJJHLJNJJHNHNHLHNHNHLFRHLFNHPFLFPFRFLDPFRFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARAPATCPATAPCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGREPGLGRGPGLIPGNILGRINILINILININKJKNILKJKLILMJIJMJKJKJKJMLKFMJMHMJKHMFMHMHMFODMFMFMFODMDMDODMDODODMBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMEOGKIMIMGMIMKKIMKMGKMMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIMKOIKIOIOKMIOIMGOISGMIOGQGMIQGSGMEQGSEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCUAQAQAUCQ%3FSASAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=myFxwlL8XrLwkx4YZStyaushDDc=) Lake Tarawera, Rotorua #### What's nearby - Lake Tarawera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 22 min drive - 12.2 miles - Polynesian Spa - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 35 min drive - 18.5 miles - Lake Rotoiti - 39 min drive - 22.2 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive - ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬26 min drive - ‪Kebab Kitchen (Lynmore) - ‬20 min drive - ‪Wendy's Hamburgers - ‬20 min drive - ‪Terrace Airside - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Kiwiana Bach - Lake Tarawera Holiday Home located? > Situated in Lake Tarawera, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Tarawera and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Okareka and Buried Village. Lake Rotokakahi and Lake Tikitapu are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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