Title: Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/fb5d4326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/fc92555f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/53c7f6d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/109a152e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/2502451e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a private setting, Ruatotara is a serene 3 bedroom Pukawa holiday home with magnificent views of Lake Taupo. Enjoy laid-back open plan living, unwind on the generous infinity decking or take an easy 5-minute walk to the lake. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Ruatotara is a 3 bedroom Pukawa holiday home in a private setting with magnificent views of Lake Taupo! Enjoy the afternoon sun and entertain on the great infinity decking... Plus, you will be within easy walking distance to the lake, just 5 minutes away! This Pukawa holiday home provides a perfect space to relax and unwind, with laid back open plan living... Find your favourite spot indoors, or set yourself up on the generous decking for ideal summer living. This Pukawa accommodation sleeps up to 7 guests. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are each fitted with a queen bed, while bedroom 3 is fitted with 1 double and 1 single bed. Everything you need for a peaceful break away is on hand... unwind on the deck with serene bush and lake views, or set out on adventure with the lakes edge just minutes from your door. For a truly peaceful retreat, Ruatotara awaits you! Property is accessed from the end of Fromont Lane. Property may not be suitable for small children, it is not fenced and the land falls away quite steeply from edge of the deck.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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111330000/111327900/111327863/1702449c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Oaks on the Lake - Kinloch Kinloch - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=111327863&PinnedHotelID=111327863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97044300/97044262/1c7bfffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Escape - Motuoapa Holiday Home Motuoapa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=97044262&PinnedHotelID=97044262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916173/c3571a38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pihanga Cottage - Kuratau Bach Kuratau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=37916173&PinnedHotelID=37916173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45025400/45025309/e5bc31bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nestled Atop the Lane - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=45025309&PinnedHotelID=45025309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=37963859&PinnedHotelID=37963859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=37963859,111327863,97044262,37916173,45025309) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 Ruatotara Pukawa Home Pukawa Ruatotara Pukawa Holiday Home Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Pukawa Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Private vacation home Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Private vacation home Pukawa 597094 ## About the area Pukawa is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tongariro National Trout Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. [Visit our Pukawa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukawa.dx553248635926198446) [View more Holiday homes in Pukawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukawa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926198446-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.913837,175.75044&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jnnlFgguo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FQBU%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDQBQDUDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHMFSHMFOHMHOJOHMHOHOJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLMLGJKLILILGLGJINILGLILENELGLENGLENELENANELCNELAPCLANCNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDN%40NDLDNDLFLDNFLDLDLHNFLHLHLFLFJHLHLJLFJLLJJJJJJJLJHJLLHLJJJLHLJLJNHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHRFLHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDRFPDPDPBPDPDTBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTATAPATAPCRARARCPCTCPCPCTEPCPETEPCPERENGREPGPGPERGLGPGPGNIPGNIPGNILININILININKLKNIJKLKLILMJIJMJKLKJKJMJKJMHMJMFKHMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMDOHMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMCQAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMEMGMIOGKIMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKKKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIMIOIOKMIOIOGMIOGQIOGQGOIQGQGMESGQEQGQESEOESEQESCSEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCSASASAQCU%3FQAUAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QQw8bjm4t8a-_k6PoyRfKH55A6E=) Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park showing a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 13 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Kuratau Jetty 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools 8 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre 12 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Tongariro National Trout Centre 14 min drive \- 12.9 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Turangi Tavern 12 min drive - Delta Coffee 12 min drive - Turangi Bakery & Cafe 12 min drive - Thyme For Food 12 min drive - Mustard Seed Cafe 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home? ### Where is Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yogeeswaran 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Amazing view and lovely place to stay ##### Yogeeswaran Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony W. 26 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Ruatotara Ruatotara is an excellent location for the volcanic plateau and a very pleasant base to return to with great lake views. Would definitely like to return for a trip with a large group someday! ##### Tony W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Christoph H. 26 Dec 2018 #### Very nice terrasse and view at the lake, quit Very nice terrasse and view at the lake, quit. ##### Christoph H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristy H. 21 Mar 2018 #### Great views and great access to the water. Great views and great access to the water. Plenty of room for friends and family. ##### Cristy H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 16 Jul 2016 #### Lovely Bach nicely appointed beautiful lake and bush view. Lovely Bach nicely appointed beautiful lake and bush view. Convenient location for us This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith C. 6 Mar 2015 #### Beautiful views and clean and tidy property Beautiful views and clean and tidy property. ##### Meredith C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omarama-Hotels-Heritage-Gateway-Hotel.h519242.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Beachfront-Resort.h6960059.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Parkview Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Parkview-Apartments.h32421560.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Caves-Guest-Lodge.h16121337.Hotel-Information) > > [Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information) > > [The Barn Cabins & Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marahau-Hotels-The-Barn-Cabins-Camping.h15886153.Hotel-Information) > > [Copthorne Hotel Greymouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcons Nest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromwell-Hotels-Falcons-Nest.h31053004.Hotel-Information) > > [Millbrook Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omapere-Hotels-The-Heads-Hokianga.h1217506.Hotel-Information) > > [Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Kelly-Rd-Cambridge-Lodge.h17679551.Hotel-Information) > > [Scenic Hotel Punakaiki](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Rotorua-Marama.h3512184.Hotel-Information) > > [The Duke of Marlborough Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell-Hotels-The-Duke-Of-Marlborough-Hotel.h1038082.Hotel-Information) > > [Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Heartland-Ambassador-Hotel-Hamilton.h519212.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) > > [Hahei Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hahei-Hotels-Hahei-Holiday-Resort.h9869496.Hotel-Information) > > [The Amberley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amberley-Hotels-The-Amberley-Hotel.h83782595.Hotel-Information) > > [Porters Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Havelock-North-Hotels-Porters-Boutique-Hotel.h15965962.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops Lodge & Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Treetops-Lodge-Estate.h912953.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Queenstown.h4412246.Hotel-Information) > > [Cardrona Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) > > [Kinloch Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kinloch-Wilderness-Retreat.h3848386.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Blue-Ridge-Boutique-Bed-Breakfast.h9625233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayside Holiday Units](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Bayside-Holiday-Units.h49101011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Hidden-Lake-Hotel-And-Apartments.h29081973.Hotel-Information) ---