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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 20
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Horopito, Central Plateau
- Place, Mount Ruapehu
- Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre13 min drive
- Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road17 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
+5
9 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
+3
1 Single Bed and 6 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
About this property
Great place to stay for large groups or families
This property is perfect for large groups or multiple families.
The David Fisken Lodge is situated between, but slightly closer, to Ohakune (10 mins) and National Park (20 mins).
It is also close to the Horopito end of the Old Coach Road cycle route.
Set on a large property so there's plenty of space for the kids to run around outside; set on roughly 1.5 acres.
Drying room - which could be used for bike storage during summer.
Beautiful views of Mt Ruapehu from driveway (see the photo).
Perfect place to use as a base to explore the area.
* Mobile coverage is variable inside, fairly consistent outside!
Keywords:
Lodge Skiing Ruapehu Turoa Group Tramping Cycling Spacious
Special conditions:
This Lodge does not have a housekeeper to clean up after you, please do
a thorough job and leave it in a clean and tidy state. The money
generated goes back into the upkeep and management of the Lodge and
surrounding property by volunteers and any surplus goes towards a youth
group. Your help and support is appreciated.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
The David Fisken Lodge is situated between, but slightly closer, to Ohakune (10 mins) and National Park (20 mins).
It is also close to the Horopito end of the Old Coach Road cycle route.
Set on a large property so there's plenty of space for the kids to run around outside; set on roughly 1.5 acres.
Drying room - which could be used for bike storage during summer.
Beautiful views of Mt Ruapehu from driveway (see the photo).
Perfect place to use as a base to explore the area.
* Mobile coverage is variable inside, fairly consistent outside!
Keywords:
Lodge Skiing Ruapehu Turoa Group Tramping Cycling Spacious
Special conditions:
This Lodge does not have a housekeeper to clean up after you, please do
a thorough job and leave it in a clean and tidy state. The money
generated goes back into the upkeep and management of the Lodge and
surrounding property by volunteers and any surplus goes towards a youth
group. Your help and support is appreciated.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Horopito
Located in Horopito, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding.

Horopito, Central Plateau
What's nearby
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
- Ohakune Disc Golf - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
- Big Carrot - 14 min drive - 19.2 km
- Ohakune Old Coach Road - 17 min drive - 21.7 km
Restaurants
- The Powderkeg - 13 min drive
- Big Mountain Burgers - 11 min drive
- Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - 11 min drive
- Rice Bar & Food Ohakune - 11 min drive
- Kombi Coffee - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window7.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
sidharth p.
11 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sidharth p.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Tracey K.
24 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracey K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mohamed M.
21 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good place
Mohamed M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Janine W.
20 November 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row returning
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay D.
20 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Jay D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Petrina D.
17 October 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Petrina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janine W.
29 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visit
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Angela Z.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big property for everyone
Angela Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
J C.
1 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whaanau time
J C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Stephen R.
19 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old school scout lodge.
Stephen R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
29 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Michael H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Arama H.
1 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Whanau getaway
Arama H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Thomas H.
10 January 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Lack of power and unfortunately given the wrong address
Thomas H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jackson H.
6 July 2025
Jackson H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Waruna D.
2 February 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Waruna D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janine W.
28 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a varied group
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Nathan S.
22 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It was good
Nathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Sophie C.
31 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cozy
Sophie C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fahimi A., Porirua, New Zealand.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above expectation
Fahimi A.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Matt V.
6 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau time
Matt V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caleb H.
27 December 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for large groups
Caleb H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rhema T.
12 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful
Rhema T.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Chris M.
15 November 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is what It Is
Chris M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
David M.
24 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Be prepared
David M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by PhillipDi3

What makes this property unique
Boys andamp; girls separate toilet andamp; shower areas
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