Title: Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000400652&destination=Waiouru%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=37994406&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru ## Photo gallery for Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru ![Outdoor dining - Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru (Waiouru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/7301b5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru (Waiouru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/eed4dc2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru (Waiouru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/d841168c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru (Waiouru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/6cb4e3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru (Waiouru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994406/46ad8162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Tawhiri, a private three-bedroom cottage surrounded by an expansive lawn and decks perfect for taking in the view of Mount Ruapehu. Relax in this warm retreat with endless hot water and free WiFi, then venture out to explore the nearby Tongariro National Park or ski at Tukino. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Fireplace £118 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## 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. ### Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Tawhiri is a warm, private and fully-equipped three-bedroom cottage. The beds are good, the hot water is endless, and the WiFi is free. The property is surrounded by a large area of lawn and there are extensive decks on the North and East sides of the house - all of which you are welcome to use. Plenty of angles from which to enjoy our unsurpassed view of Mount Ruapehu. Waiouru is the southern gateway to both the Desert Road (SH1) and the Adventure Highway (SH49). It's an ideal base from which to discover all that the Central Plateau has to offer. See the other side of the mountain: ski Tukino as well as Turoa and Whakapapa; explore the Rangipo Desert, Te Onetapu and Ngauruhoe - for LOTR fans, that's Mordor and Mt Doom. Walk the trails and visit the nature reserves that most visitors never see. The world-famous Tongariro Crossing is an easy drive away, but there are many other hiking and tramping tracks, huts, nature reserves and other places of interest. Other opportunities include, climbing, fishing, hunting, and mountain-biking. As well the world-famous Tongariro National Park, access to the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a short drive away. Waiouru is well-known for its Army connections. From 1940 onward, generations of our soldiers have done their training and their balloted national service here. We are particularly happy to host them and their families for reunions or graduations - or simply to revisit and remember days gone by. For those interested in learning about our country's military history, the National Army Museum, with its library and archives, is just around the corner. The National Army Marae and the more recent Garden of Reflection are also close. Golfers, here's your chance to play a round at the highest 18-hole golf course in New Zealand - just minutes away. Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Composting - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53410000/53405000/53404995/85548035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taihape Motel Taihape - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 163 reviews £35 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=53404995&PinnedHotelID=53404995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4360000/4359800/4359788/0fbac505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aspen Court Motel Taihape Taihape - 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as Cottage Tawhiri Cottage Waiouru Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Cottage Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Waiouru Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Cottage Waiouru ## About the area Located in Waiouru, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ohakune Disc Golf and Mountain Bike Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Mt Stewart Reserve. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Waiouru travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waiouru.dx3000400652) [View more Cottages in Waiouru](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waiouru-Cottages.d3000400652-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.47557%2C175.66600&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RkLjBDIqPhKBhwNjCDeg-aY4oqY=) Waiouru, Waiouru ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park](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 19 min drive \- 18.3 miles - ![Turoa Ski Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596121/9ff6e72e-cc12-4932-8baf-d0770b0f77f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Turoa Ski Area 36 min drive \- 34.5 miles - National Army Museum Te Mata Toa 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Ohakune Old Coach Road 26 min drive \- 22.5 miles - Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre 60 min drive \- 59.3 miles ### Restaurants - Jailhouse Coffee 6 min walk - Fastlane Restaurant 6 min walk - The Pen Cafe 5 min walk - Oasis Family Restaurant And Bar 2 min walk - Angkor Wat Bakery & Coffee Shop 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru? ### How much is parking at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru? ### What time is check-in at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru? ### What time is check-out at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru? ### Where is Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru 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 45 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy K. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy The house is really tidy clean and cozy, the view is amazing! Highly recommended to spend your time there. ##### Christy K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim L. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay with nice view. Excellent stay & nice view. ##### Jim L. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family friendly accommodation Spacious holiday house close to the ski fields. Beautiful views and very comfortable. ##### Elizabeth R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol A. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A lovely cozy cottage with spectacular views. The cottage has everything you need for a short or long stay. The kitchen is cook semi-chef level. Heaps to do in the area. Our highlights were hikes to see Falls and Gollum's Cave. ##### Carol A. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray Gordon W. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent This was central to all our activities wonderful place, would come again sometime ##### Murray Gordon W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda J. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great spot! We really enjoyed our stay here! The house is very comfortable and full of lovely touches. The views were fabulous as well. We will be back again!! Thank you! ##### Linda J. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel S. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Really enjoyed our stay! it suited us well, plenty of room for parking, nice clean house. Communication was great and very flexible with our requests! Looking forward to staying again ##### Rachel S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. 20 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and comfortable Easy to find, warm and comfortable. Ross lives next door, so was on site to welcome us when we arrived in the late evening.Thanks for a lovely stay. ##### Tim R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damanjeet B. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Experience Really good arrangements and location of the property is pretty amazing. Ross is very courteous and welcoming. Would love to come back and stay again. ##### Damanjeet B. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigit C. 1 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to stay! We all really enjoyed our stay in a lovely house with beautiful views of the mountains. There was lots of room for us all, plenty of hot water, and the beds were very comfy. Thanks Ross! See you next time ##### Brigit C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shar C. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Loved this place. Comfy beds. Loads of space indoors and outdoors. Amazing mountain view! Will definitely return. Thank you Ross. Great communications. Responsive and a delightful man. Recommended especially for families. ##### Shar C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justine T. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mid Island Stopover We chose Tawhiri cottage as a great stopping point on our way to Wellington from Tauranga. From the very beginning the communication from our host, Ross, was outstanding and he was so friendly and welcoming. The accomodation itself was clean and the kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. Best of all though, was the breathtaking uninterrupted view of Mt Ruapehu from the lounge and back deck! ##### Justine T. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very hospitable and pleasant stay...clean, tidy and a great view if the mountain. ##### Jane M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Enjoyed our stay and will be back ##### Kathryn Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriele A. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very warm welcome and great instruction, we will be back next year ##### Gabriele A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett P. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent access, v.clean. ##### Brett P. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael D. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a great stay, really clean and tidy, property has all that is needed. Thanks so much for the hospitality, it was fantastic! ##### Rachael D. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilou C. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely warm and tidy house to stay Warm and tidy. Enjoyed our stay! ##### Marilou C. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shing Kow L. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I will introduce to friends Good place to stay ##### Shing Kow L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter n. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend re Army Graduation Overall very good ##### peter n. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay Just stayed for one night on way to Wellington, accommodation was very comfortable and perfect location. Heat pump made the whole place nice and warm and the view of the mountain was awesome! ##### Anne W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MAHENDRAKUMAR P. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Very nice hospitality and all the facilities provided. Host Mr.Ross very nice and kindful nature. ##### MAHENDRAKUMAR P. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preetika P. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Thank you Ross. Amazing place to stay. We will definitely be back. ##### Preetika P. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dorothy D. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean house. Clean house tho we couldn't us fire the heat pump did the job nice and warm. close to centre of Waiouru. ##### Dorothy D. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janele v. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Matariki Weekend Away We had a wonderful time, … with a magnificent view and spent with loved ones in a warm and cosy home. Thank you. :-) ##### Janele v. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ---