10/10 Excellent
Hendrik E.
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hendrik E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81076.4 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui
- Place, Fishers Track2 min walk
- Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park2 min walk
- Place, Tongariro National Park5 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage
A beautifully refurbished warm and cosy original Railway cottage in the quaint village of National Park, the Gateway to the Central Plateau area and the dual World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park.
This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.
In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.
The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.
There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.
Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.
Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.
A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.
Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.
Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.
In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.
The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.
There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.
Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.
Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.
A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.
Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.
Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).
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
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
National Park Village
Located in National Park Village, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Consider Raetihi Show Ground for a night out or Ohakune Disc Golf if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui
What's nearby
- Fishers Track - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
- Whakapapa Ski Area - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
- Turoa Ski Area - 44 min drive - 66.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Schnapps Bar - 13 min walk
- Spiral Bar - 14 min walk
- Macrocarpa Cafe - 14 min walk
- AmyJade’s - 13 min walk
- Eivins Bar - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mara K.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and charming
Mara K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melindi V.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Melindi V.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristy C.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and access to Whakapapa shuttle buses
Kristy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Grant & LiMay M.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grant & LiMay M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles O.
26 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Railway Cottage
Charles O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey L.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to adventure from
Tracey L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam B.
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KIds' first trip to the snow
Sam B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maryanne V.
20 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maryanne V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
About the host
Hosted by Kirsten
We are a family of 5 living in Taupo, the jewel of the North Island of NZ.
We love to ski in winter and swim/run/ride in summer, so we love the outdoor playground that Taupo offers.
We love to ski in winter and swim/run/ride in summer, so we love the outdoor playground that Taupo offers.
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