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Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.

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Ruapehu Dawn
Your adventure starts here
The view from your deck
Comfortable queen bed
Lounge with sofa bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waiouru, Waiouru
  • Place, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Ruapehu
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.

Tawhiri means welcome, and so do we.
Tawhiri-matea is the atua of wind and weather - you stand a good chance of meeting him when you stay in Waiouru.
Tawhiri may be the easiest place in New Zealand to find; we are the first gate you see when you come into Waiouru from Ohakune; the last gate before the 100kph sign as you leave.
You won't find anything else like this in Waiouru - self-contained comfort with a spectacular view of Ruapehu from your own deck. The Adventure Highway starts at our gate and the adventures you will find on it are limited only by the time you have to spare. Explore New Zealand's history and your family's connections with it at the National Army Museum, or explore the geographic marvels of the Ruapehu District and the Tongariro World Heritage Area. Easy access to skiing, fishing and hunting - and the highest 18-hole golf course in New Zealand is only minutes away.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$42.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waiouru

Waiouru is home to this condo. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.
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Waiouru, Waiouru

What's nearby

  • National Army Museum Te Mata Toa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 19 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 26 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 36 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 60 min drive - 95.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jailhouse Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fastlane Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pen Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Family Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angkor Wat Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru. on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tawhiri Apartment, Waiouru. located?

Situated in Waiouru, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Army Museum Te Mata Toa and within 20 miles (32 km) of Big Carrot and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Disc Golf are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was very warm - comfortable great location views of mountain unobstructed -plenty of off road parking. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Tawhiri is an amazing place to stay, great views and a great host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place to stay

Really enjoyed my stay. Ross the host was very friendly and the property was very clean. Would recommend to others and would definitely stay there again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Justine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

Perfect little spot to stay for a night Awesome owners great communicator
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View

very nice place with the most amazing view of the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain view stay

We loved staying here and wish we could've stayed a few more days! Ross was so welcoming from the moment we got there. The views were gorgeous and the house was lovely. I would recommend sleeping with earplugs as there is a train the goes by at night, but otherwise the stay was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.
View of Mount Ruapehu from the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tawhiri

Great over night accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, convenient & scenic

Friendly, communicative host. Within walking distance of shops, restaurants and army museum. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnes A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mrs

We enjoy our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and cosy

Fantastic place, great location, the host was awesome, always ready to help, really appreciated. Great view from the deck. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

It was very neat tidy and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable with Beautifull Views

Warm, comfortable and well appointed. The views were also beautifull. However access to the accomodation was difficult and we struggled to get our large suitcases from the parking area across the gap driveway to the entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Comfortable

Super comfy bed. Great heating. No soundproofing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

very clean and tidy

Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gone the extra mile with a smile

We arrived early for check-in after a long journey, but we were met with a smile and allowed to check in. Ross went the extra mile, helping us with a few extras along the way and lots of local knowledge. The place was neat and well appointed. We had very cold weather but had ample bedding and heating. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Was a nice warm little place to stay for myself partner and kids. Can't wait to head back down this way and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great little place, everything that we needed was there, gorgeous views, would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

It was a great place to stay at. Don't expect too much from the second bed, but heating and kitchen and TV and parking etc are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abir R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain view

Very easy to find this house just by state highway. Nice snow mountain view. Wifi works fast. House is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Small little place just as pictured great view and fairly close to everything would stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome thanks

Easy to find, great space, clean and tidy, nice and warm, friendly and helpful owner have stayed at this property before and will again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ansley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice place to stay. Owner is lovely, very homely and nice to relax

Very easy process with booking. Very well looked after property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita Michelle p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable family stay

Ross was an excellent host, will always go back to him. Cheers Ross
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Our experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away!!!

Ross,our host was a great communicator and very helpful from the beginning of the booking. He helped me to amend the booking and gave us accurate directions to get to the batch. He was very flexible with our arrival time. He made us feel at home from the very beginning of our stance. He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The batch was fully equipped, we couldn't ask for more. A five start overall, very close to ohakune and Turoa ski field. Highly recommend it. We will come back. Juan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by RossM936

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What makes this property unique

Ohakune is only 20 minutes away and so is Taihape.

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