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Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana

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Snow in July 2015
Kitchen
Open plan kitchen/lounge
Open plan kitchen/lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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National Park, Raurimu
  • Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fishers Track
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana

Planning a holiday in the snow or just wanting to experience the magical Central Plateau. Then you can't go past Hukapapa Lodge. From the huge deck you can enjoy a hot coffee in the morning sun, view the mist rising over tranquil Raurimu, and watch the train going over the world renowned Raurimu Spiral. Visit the Raurimu Rex, cleverly sculptured out of driftwood, so popular with the kids. Get your ski gear on and hit the slopes. Only 20 mins to Whakapapa ski field. After a hard day of fun and adventure, kick back and relax in front of a blazing hot fire, or head off to the hot pools in Tokaanu. The friendly neighbors at Wades Landing have a licensed bar, and a restaurant that serves good value, hearty meals. A five min drive to National Park, and you'll find several bars and restaurants and a service station/grocery shop, where you can buy petrol and all your supplies.

This comfortable family home is fully equipped to give you the R and R you deserve. Easy to find on SH4, Raurimu. The handy location allows you to enjoy all the activities in Tongariro’s National Park – skiing, snowboarding, cycling, golfing, walking the Tongariro crossing or tramping the various walks in National Park. The Tokaanu hot pools, which are only 40 mins away, are just what you need after a hard day on the slopes.

Hukapapa Tuakana is one of two homes on the same property. Hukapapa Teina is a 2 bdrm unit (See listing for Hukapapa Teina). If you wish to book both properties for a large group or whanau, discounts may apply, POA.

Refurbished kitchen, with full sized amenities to cater for big groups. Very spacious open plan with high ceilings in lounge, large bedrooms and deck and a blazing hot woodfire that heats the whole house.
Special conditions:
Linen can be supplied for $10 per person per stay, otherwise please bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels.
Blankets, duvets, pillows and tea towels are provided.
Cleaning service is available for a fee of $60. If you want this service please advise us before your stay.
For extra adults or children, please email any enquiries.
Smoking allowed outside only.
A max. 6 people only on top deck at any one time.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Smoking outside on front and back decks.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Raurimu

Raurimu is home to this vacation home. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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National Park, Raurimu

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Fishers Track - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 9 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve - 12 min drive - 18.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪AmyJade’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana on Apr 3, 2026 start from $126, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hukapapa Lodge Tuakana located?

Situated in Raurimu, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Raurimu Spiral and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazrin N.

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

Best family stay

Best family stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yama A.

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

Recommended!

Returning visitor. Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna O.

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

Handy to the mountain, great for groups

Comfortable, spacious and perfect spot to get away with our friends and be near the mountain on a sunny skiing weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

De Vries P.

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

Exciting

Although the property is a little older then other properties we stayed at, it was cosy and welcoming staying there. Close enough to National Park but far enough away so that we wouldnt get bothered.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilze B.

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

Little home away from home

Loved the fire place that warmed up the entire house. The house was perfect. We found everything we needed to stay comfortably. The house is in a good clean condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angeline V.

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

Smiles all over

Property location is great. Ample space for 10 people. Property is in need of some cosmetic tlc. With 10 guests an additional bathroom would have been a bonus, but apart from that we enjoyed our stay extremely much. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pyae Phyo M.

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

Nice, Quite.

Quite a love place to visit. Need locks on Toilet and Bedrooms. 100% unsatisfied with no lock on Toilet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Josie N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Hukapapa Lodge

We had a lovely stay at the lodge, the fire was great, plenty of beds and nice open plan living area. Could do with a bit of maintenance with one broken window taped up and signs for the upstairs deck saying it was not accessible due to it be unsafe, also we were in need of another heater for one room. But apart from that we had a wonderful time and our children loved the house so much! It was a great spot to stay close to the mountain for our children’s first snow experience. Ngā mihi nui :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kinga H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

N

The house was old but nice. What I didn’t like to much is how clean it was you can clearly see was a rush job from the cleaners is definitely needed more attention on cleaning like the window was dirty and the carpet wasn’t vacuumed well. All rest was good and nice. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pravinesh N.

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

Facility

Shower needs to be upgraded and its taking soo long to tefill toilet tank after use
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvin V.

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

Handy spot

It was quite an experience. Can get very cold overnight once the fire goes out. Also takes a while for the house to warm up, Suggest instant heating like Heatpump. Trucks passing by woke me up a few times overnight as it's close to the highway. But overall we enjoyed our stay and the peaceful environment not forgetting it's very close to the ski field so didn't take us long to travel. Host were spot on with communication and helpfull too. Don't mind going back for the price. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tee E.

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

Awesome

Very nice house, well located and lovely host. Will come back! Thanks Tee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean R.

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

Good location for switching off

Property is a little rundown and needing maintenance , but reflected in price . Nice location for switching off and refreshing the mind. Loved to history in the rail across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaeesh A.

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

Perfect little family get away

The stay was great only thing we found was the shower had very poor water pressure & could do with another toilet other than that it was a overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing communication with us considering the covid lock down. Lovely people will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great snow house

Great stay thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Whanaungatanga

Nga mihi nunui ki te Whare Ataahua! everything you needed but never thought of under the one roof and things you would not think to have or forgot exceeded with the humbling abode fakalofa lahi atu naku noa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

RoseMarie E.

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

Great place to stay

Great place for a family group, we booked the smaller house as well, there were 7 adults and 7 children, perfect size for us, great amenities, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

joni t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great place to stay for when you want to go up Mt Ruapehu. Very convenient. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle T.

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

Great property, close to everything

Rental process was easy and the owners were really nice. They gave us all the needed info and we didnt have any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilly F.

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

Fambam Holiday

This lovely home accommodated our big whanau of 10. We slept comfortably and the fire kept us all warm. We had good quality time spent together. The house had everything we needed. The only thing we would have liked was to have another wharepaku and for the shower pressure to be more stronger. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay again. Nga mihi nui Kawhena and Kathryn for having us over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn H.

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

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well set up with everything that we needed

Great experience. Would definately come back and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Great

Plenty of room and nice and warm, will consider staying again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon R.

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

Great spot

Great spot. Highly recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlie b.

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

Great for a mixed group

Awesome short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by kawhan435

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What makes this property unique

Blazing hot woodfire warms the whole house and supplies unlimited hot water.

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