Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-7 Bdr OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home

42 Owhango Road, Ruapehu District, Tongariro National Park Region
18
Max Guests
7
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Unique 100-yr-old historic building renovated to a gorgeous art-deco private Holiday Home providing a stunning accommodation option in the heart of the Ruapehu District, with an ideal location to both Summer and Winter activities. A very special holiday home in a phenomenally central location (also 4 hours south of Auckland and 4 hours north of Wellington). [Accommodates up to 18]. LOCATION CENTRAL TO THE NORTH ISLAND'S OUTDOOR MECCA OF THE RUAPEHU DISTRICT: > 1-30 Mins to more than a dozen top Cycle Trails and Walking Treks, including the Pureora Timber Trail, the 42 Traverse, the Ohakune Old Coach Rd, and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. > 5-30 Mins to world-class Fly-Fishing; a bunch of popular Hunting locales; skiing/snowboarding at Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu (NZ's largest ski field); travelling the extraordinary Forgotten Highway, and the canoeing/jetboating the mighty Whanganui River. > Also an easy day-trip to the incredible Bridge to Nowhere. RATES: > Nightly Rate is based on 10 x Guest staying in Five Bedrooms > Booking 11-12 Guests is based on Six Bedrooms > Booking 13-18 Guests is based on Seven Bedrooms > If you have Single guests not wishing to share queen/double beds, we can also accommodate that - just let us know your needs so we can customize your reservation. AMENITIES INCLUDE: > Six beautiful Queen/Double bedrooms, plus awesome Dorm room > Two stunning Kitchen-Dining-Laundry rooms > Opulent Gatsby-inspired Lounge > Two bathrooms (including phone-booth converted into one of the showers) > Drying room-cupboard > Gun Vault (with Ammo safe) > Garage to safely store outdoor equipment (eg bikes, skis, fishing-rods etc) > Fabulous Back Deck including traditional Finnish sauna cabin, hot-tub style spa-pool and fire-pit with Cape Cod style chairs to enjoy sipping your mulled wine while toasting marshmallows! If you're looking for an authentic, lavish and heritage-rich accommodation experience, central to the North Island's outdoor mecca of activities, this holiday home could be ideal!

Details and amenities

Child friendly
No pets
Linen provided
Smoking outside only
Accessibility: please enquire
Features
Sauna
Spa Bath
Spa pool
Heating & cooling
Air Conditioning
Electric blankets
Fire place
Heat pump
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Food processor
Freezer
Fridge
High Chair
Microwave
Oven
Bathroom
Shower
Laundry
Dryer
Extra Bedding
Iron
Washing Machine
Parking
Boat parking
Off Street Parking
Basics
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
TV
Wifi
Other
Broadband
CD player
Cellphone coverage
Cleaning equipment
Cleaning supplies
Drying room
Electric heat
Extra Toilet
Fire wood supplied
Fridge/Freezer
Internet available
Laundry Tub
Oil heaters
Outdoor furniture
Stereo
Toaster

Bed layout

1 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 1 Double Bunk(s), 4 Single(s), 1 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 1 Double(s)

Special Amenities

This 7-Bedroom boutique property has been nominated by the Herald as being one of NZ's top historic/heritage accommodation experiences, and is especially brilliant for a group of Couples, and for extended families. A perfect location to enjoy the close proximity to many top walking hikes including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing; many of NZ's best cycle trails; great hunting; world-class fly-fishing, NZ's largest ski fields; Forgotten World Highway; the mighty Whanganui River; Bridge to Nowhere; and more! Then return home to hang your wet gear in the Drying Room cupboard, and chillax in the Sauna cabin, Hot-tub spa-pool, and sit around the Fire-pit making s'mores and sipping mulled wine! (Free safe storage of outdoor gear in the property's adjacent garage.) Also a superb venue to enjoy your own Great Gatsby night or Agatha Christie Murder Mystery evening ... heck it's like staying in your own Cluedo house!

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

> The popular "42 Traverse" ends practically at our doorstep. > 1min to excellent local cafe > 15mins to Pubs & Restaurants at National Park Village > 15mins to Supermarket and Forgotten Highway in Taumarunui > 25mins to The Chateau & Whakapapa Village > Walking treks, Biking trails, stunning Kayaking, and world-class Fishing in every direction

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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
27 Jan - 29 Jan $650 / Night for 10 guests$503 Nights
30 Jan - 2 Feb $550 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
3 Feb - 5 Feb $700 / Night for 10 guests$503 Nights
6 Feb - 5 Apr $550 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
6 Apr - 9 Apr $800 / Night for 10 guests$504 Nights
10 Apr - 20 Apr $450 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
21 Apr - 24 Apr $750 / Night for 10 guests$503 Nights
25 Apr - 1 Jun $400 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
2 Jun - 4 Jun $975 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
6 Jun - 29 Jun $700 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
30 Jun - 12 Jul $900 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
13 Jul - 15 Jul $1000 / Night for 10 guests$503 Nights
16 Jul - 21 Sep $800 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
22 Sep - 7 Oct $900 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
8 Oct - 19 Oct $800 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
20 Oct - 22 Oct $1075 / Night for 10 guests$503 Nights
4 Nov - 9 Nov $500 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
15 Nov - 20 Dec $625 / Night for 10 guests$501 Night
Rest of year$850 / Night for 10 guests$502 Nights
27 Jan - 29 Jan
$650 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
30 Jan - 2 Feb
$550 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
3 Feb - 5 Feb
$700 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
6 Feb - 5 Apr
$550 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
6 Apr - 9 Apr
$800 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 4 Nights
10 Apr - 20 Apr
$450 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
21 Apr - 24 Apr
$750 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
25 Apr - 1 Jun
$400 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
2 Jun - 4 Jun
$975 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
6 Jun - 29 Jun
$700 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
30 Jun - 12 Jul
$900 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
13 Jul - 15 Jul
$1000 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
16 Jul - 21 Sep
$800 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
22 Sep - 7 Oct
$900 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
8 Oct - 19 Oct
$800 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
20 Oct - 22 Oct
$1075 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
4 Nov - 9 Nov
$500 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
15 Nov - 20 Dec
$625 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 1 Night
Rest of year
$850 / Night for 10 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
> $375 One-Off fee to cover Spa & Sauna prep & clean, Fire-pit & firewood, all bed Linen, Bathroom & Spa towels, and post-stay Clean
> $1000 Bond Security Deposit (refundable)

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