With the cooler evening and the winter days ahead, you can relax by the Gas Log Fire and enjoy the native bush views. Private, with plenty of wonderful Tui's, Californian Quails, and other bird life for your family to enjoy. Soak in the Tokaanu Hot Pools after a day exploring the Tongariro National Park or Mt. Ruapehu. Wonderful base for walking the Tongariro Crossing. Great base for adventures in the World Heritage area. The area has many wonderful walks but the most popular would be the Tongariro River Trail. Lake Rotopounamu, also known as the 'Greenstone lake' This is a delightful two hour loop through beech forest with graded tracks and a spectacular white sandy beach. There are also many Mountain Bike Trails around the area. The area is popular for the family - - Only a short walk to the Vineyard with wine sampling, great coffee or a wood-fired pizza on the deck. The vineyard is open school holidays, and long weekends, or when the white flag is flying - The lakefront is a short walk away, with safe swimming, fishing and boating - There are many bush walks to the southern end of Lake Taupo, and the Kuratau River. including the Kuratau to Pukawa walkway. - Tennis Courts and children's play area is only 5-6 minutes walk - 5 minutes drive to Oreti Village Restaurant, Pukawa. - 10 minutes drive to the Hot Thermal Pools at Tokannu - 40 minutes drive to the Whakapapa Skifields - For golfers the Golf Course at Turangi is only 15 minutes drive - Turangi Climbing Wall and shopping centre is a 15 minute drive - Tongariro River with walking tracks and trout fishing is only 20 minutes by car from our Cottage. - The area has a well serviced store, with WiFi available. - 3G internet network available from cottage and area. Kuratau is a popular holiday destination for the family. Our Cottage Retreat has an open-plan living area with a smart and modern kitchen and excellent appliances for you to enjoy. The bathroom/laundry is equipped with a modern shower and vanity, heated towel rail and an excellent heater and fan. We have a washing machine and a dryer for your use. There are 2 double bedrooms with a queen size bed in each bedroom and another double bedroom with 1 King single bed and 1 single trundler bed. You will enjoy the area and our Treasure Cottage Retreat "Iti Taonga".