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Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111399 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing
Stunningly renovated iconic century-old Ōwhango Post Office furnished in a lavish Art Deco style, located in the heart of the Ruapehu District, on the edge of the Tongariro National Park.
Prestigious "5-Star Gold" grading by Qualmark.
Nightly rates based on two guests per Queen/Double bed - but don't hesitate to enquire about an alternative arrangement.
This listing is for the fully self-contained opulent WEST-WING which includes exclusive use of its Back Deck sauna., spa-pool and fire-pit with Cape Cod style seating ... perfect for toasting marshmallows to make s'mores!
NOTE:
The entire 7-Bedroomed whole BUNGALOW is also available to reserve for larger bookings.
Additionally the lower-priced 3-Bedroomed EAST-WING-ONLY includes a well-equipped Kitchen-Dining, Laundry and Bathroom.
WEST-WING AMENITIES:
> Romantic primary Bedroom with 4-poster Queen
> Stunning 'peacock' Bedroom with Double (the old Postmaster's Office)
> Pretty 'triple' bedroom with Double-Single Bunk Bed
> Uber cool 'Dorm' room with 4 x Single Beds
> Beautiful main Kitchen-Dining
> Stunning Gatsby style Lounge with fireplace
> Private backyard with Hot-tub spa-pool, Sauna cabin & Fire-pit
> Drying Room cupboard
> Gun Vault (for hunters)
> Washing Machine & Dryer
> Bathroom with Toilet, plus separate Shower (converted from the original Post Office phonebooth)
> Adjacent Garage available to securely store your outdoor gear incl bikes, skis, fishing-rods etc.
> Heat-pumps in the Lounge & Kitchen-Dining, plus Fire in the Lounge, plus heater in every bedroom, and electric blanket on every bed.
> Location of the iconic "42 Traverse" Selfie Wall
LOCATION - THE NORTH ISLAND'S OUTDOORS MECCA
Located in the heart of the Ruapehu District - outdoors capital of the North Island! - the UNESCO World Heritage Tongariro National Park's conservation areas start just 5-mins walk away at the end of the road, which is also a popular local world-class Fly-Fishing location.
Many of NZ's top walking hikes and top cycle trails are just 1-30mins away, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Timber Trail, Old Coach Rd, and 42 Traverse (which ends at our doorstep), plus NZ's two largest ski-fields Whakapapa & Turoa on Mt Ruapehu ... along with many other regional attractions including the Forgotten Highway, Bridge to Nowhere and mighty Whanganui River.
BEDROOM CONFIGURATIONS:
> The basic nightly rate includes up to 6 guests staying in the three Queen/Double bedrooms.
> 7th Guest can sleep in the Top Single Bunk in the 'Triple' bedroom
> 8-11 Guests also includes the Dorm Room with 4 x Single Beds
> NOTE: If you have less Couples and more Singles needing individual beds, you can simply book your reservation guest numbers as per these options to ensure you have the right number of individual beds to suit your unique needs. (Also, don't hesitate to message us with any questions - we're here to help in any way we can.)
IN SUMMARY:
This is an extraordinarily unique bespoke property, with its gorgeous rich art-deco decor full of authentic historic memorabilia and an impressive attention to detail ... you are stepping back a hundred years (but with all the mod cons).
The boutique OLD POST OFFICE LODGE Holiday Home's WEST-WING is especially perfect for small groups of singles/couples and/or families, who are desiring 4-star mid to high-end accom rich with character and nice finishing touches.
LOCATION IN DETAIL:
Quaint Ōwhango Village, is in the heart of the southern King Country, which is part of the National Park Ward of the Ruapehu District ... with its location known as "Basecamp to the Ruapehu Region!"
> End point for the 42 Traverse trail including the 42 Traverse selfie-wall located next to the Post Office's garage (start point of the trail 25-min drive)
> 1-min walk to fab Blue Hill Cafe & Ruapehu Shuttles HQ
> 5-min walk to pretty Ohinetonga Trail (Tongariro Conservation park) & world-class trout fly-fishing at the Whakapapa River
> 10-min drive to Blazing Adventures HQ (canoeing, jet-boating, fishing & more)
> 10-15 min drive to the historic Kakahi General Store and Kakahi glow-worms (can be seasonal)
> 15-mins south of Taumarunui Town (incl New World Supermarket & Forgotten World Adventures HQ)
> 15-mins north of National Park Village (incl superette, cafes, pubs, restaurants, Fisher Track)
> 25-mins north-west of Chateau Tongariro & Whakapapa Village (another 5-10 mins drive up the Bruce Rd on Mt Ruapehu to the Whakapapa Ski Field and the Sky Waka Gondola)
> 30-mins south of the Timber Trail's shuttles HQ
> 30-mins north of Horopito (Smash Palace, Old Coach Road trail, Tohunga Junction, Ruatiti Valley trail)
> 30-mins to Laurens Lavender Farm with Cafe & 30-mins to the super cute Nevelea Alpacas
> 35-40 mins drives to start & end of the legendary Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek (Ruapehu Shuttle's can do drop-off & pick-up)
> 40-mins north of pretty Ohakune Village with its lots of interesting shops (and the giant carrot kids playground).
> 50-mins west of Turangi Town (on the banks of the Tongariro River)
> 60-mins north of Turoa Ski Field on Mt Ruapehu
> 60-mins north-west of Waiouru & the excellent National Army Museum
> 50-60-mins west of southern Lake Taupo
> 75-mins north of Whanganui River Adventures HQ in Pipiriki (start point for tours to the extraordinary Bridge to Nowhere)
> 90-mins south-west of the major lakefront town of Taupo (also location of nearest domestic airport)
OUR COVID-19 PREVENTION DEEP-CLEANING PROTOCOLS
• Contactless self-check-in using Key Lockbox.
• For bookings not reserving the entire house, no areas are shared between West-Wing-only and East-Wing-only bookings (except garage storage for outdoor equipment).
• All rooms are ventilated before cleaning, and cleaning staff wear disposable gloves.
• We clean to remove dirt, then disinfect to kill germs, with a strong focus on all frequently touched surfaces (eg light switches, door-knobs, remote-controls, sink-taps, dishwasher & washer/dryer controls, lockbox keypads, hairdryer/straightener, kitchen appliances, kitchen condiments, kitchen/bathroom cabinet handles, etc), and vacuum cleaner emptied between guests.
• All bedroom Linen and bathroom Towels are washed at the highest heat seating recommended by their manufacturer.
• Supplies provided for guests of antibacterial hand soap, paper towels & tissues.
Prestigious "5-Star Gold" grading by Qualmark.
Nightly rates based on two guests per Queen/Double bed - but don't hesitate to enquire about an alternative arrangement.
This listing is for the fully self-contained opulent WEST-WING which includes exclusive use of its Back Deck sauna., spa-pool and fire-pit with Cape Cod style seating ... perfect for toasting marshmallows to make s'mores!
NOTE:
The entire 7-Bedroomed whole BUNGALOW is also available to reserve for larger bookings.
Additionally the lower-priced 3-Bedroomed EAST-WING-ONLY includes a well-equipped Kitchen-Dining, Laundry and Bathroom.
WEST-WING AMENITIES:
> Romantic primary Bedroom with 4-poster Queen
> Stunning 'peacock' Bedroom with Double (the old Postmaster's Office)
> Pretty 'triple' bedroom with Double-Single Bunk Bed
> Uber cool 'Dorm' room with 4 x Single Beds
> Beautiful main Kitchen-Dining
> Stunning Gatsby style Lounge with fireplace
> Private backyard with Hot-tub spa-pool, Sauna cabin & Fire-pit
> Drying Room cupboard
> Gun Vault (for hunters)
> Washing Machine & Dryer
> Bathroom with Toilet, plus separate Shower (converted from the original Post Office phonebooth)
> Adjacent Garage available to securely store your outdoor gear incl bikes, skis, fishing-rods etc.
> Heat-pumps in the Lounge & Kitchen-Dining, plus Fire in the Lounge, plus heater in every bedroom, and electric blanket on every bed.
> Location of the iconic "42 Traverse" Selfie Wall
LOCATION - THE NORTH ISLAND'S OUTDOORS MECCA
Located in the heart of the Ruapehu District - outdoors capital of the North Island! - the UNESCO World Heritage Tongariro National Park's conservation areas start just 5-mins walk away at the end of the road, which is also a popular local world-class Fly-Fishing location.
Many of NZ's top walking hikes and top cycle trails are just 1-30mins away, including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Timber Trail, Old Coach Rd, and 42 Traverse (which ends at our doorstep), plus NZ's two largest ski-fields Whakapapa & Turoa on Mt Ruapehu ... along with many other regional attractions including the Forgotten Highway, Bridge to Nowhere and mighty Whanganui River.
BEDROOM CONFIGURATIONS:
> The basic nightly rate includes up to 6 guests staying in the three Queen/Double bedrooms.
> 7th Guest can sleep in the Top Single Bunk in the 'Triple' bedroom
> 8-11 Guests also includes the Dorm Room with 4 x Single Beds
> NOTE: If you have less Couples and more Singles needing individual beds, you can simply book your reservation guest numbers as per these options to ensure you have the right number of individual beds to suit your unique needs. (Also, don't hesitate to message us with any questions - we're here to help in any way we can.)
IN SUMMARY:
This is an extraordinarily unique bespoke property, with its gorgeous rich art-deco decor full of authentic historic memorabilia and an impressive attention to detail ... you are stepping back a hundred years (but with all the mod cons).
The boutique OLD POST OFFICE LODGE Holiday Home's WEST-WING is especially perfect for small groups of singles/couples and/or families, who are desiring 4-star mid to high-end accom rich with character and nice finishing touches.
LOCATION IN DETAIL:
Quaint Ōwhango Village, is in the heart of the southern King Country, which is part of the National Park Ward of the Ruapehu District ... with its location known as "Basecamp to the Ruapehu Region!"
> End point for the 42 Traverse trail including the 42 Traverse selfie-wall located next to the Post Office's garage (start point of the trail 25-min drive)
> 1-min walk to fab Blue Hill Cafe & Ruapehu Shuttles HQ
> 5-min walk to pretty Ohinetonga Trail (Tongariro Conservation park) & world-class trout fly-fishing at the Whakapapa River
> 10-min drive to Blazing Adventures HQ (canoeing, jet-boating, fishing & more)
> 10-15 min drive to the historic Kakahi General Store and Kakahi glow-worms (can be seasonal)
> 15-mins south of Taumarunui Town (incl New World Supermarket & Forgotten World Adventures HQ)
> 15-mins north of National Park Village (incl superette, cafes, pubs, restaurants, Fisher Track)
> 25-mins north-west of Chateau Tongariro & Whakapapa Village (another 5-10 mins drive up the Bruce Rd on Mt Ruapehu to the Whakapapa Ski Field and the Sky Waka Gondola)
> 30-mins south of the Timber Trail's shuttles HQ
> 30-mins north of Horopito (Smash Palace, Old Coach Road trail, Tohunga Junction, Ruatiti Valley trail)
> 30-mins to Laurens Lavender Farm with Cafe & 30-mins to the super cute Nevelea Alpacas
> 35-40 mins drives to start & end of the legendary Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek (Ruapehu Shuttle's can do drop-off & pick-up)
> 40-mins north of pretty Ohakune Village with its lots of interesting shops (and the giant carrot kids playground).
> 50-mins west of Turangi Town (on the banks of the Tongariro River)
> 60-mins north of Turoa Ski Field on Mt Ruapehu
> 60-mins north-west of Waiouru & the excellent National Army Museum
> 50-60-mins west of southern Lake Taupo
> 75-mins north of Whanganui River Adventures HQ in Pipiriki (start point for tours to the extraordinary Bridge to Nowhere)
> 90-mins south-west of the major lakefront town of Taupo (also location of nearest domestic airport)
OUR COVID-19 PREVENTION DEEP-CLEANING PROTOCOLS
• Contactless self-check-in using Key Lockbox.
• For bookings not reserving the entire house, no areas are shared between West-Wing-only and East-Wing-only bookings (except garage storage for outdoor equipment).
• All rooms are ventilated before cleaning, and cleaning staff wear disposable gloves.
• We clean to remove dirt, then disinfect to kill germs, with a strong focus on all frequently touched surfaces (eg light switches, door-knobs, remote-controls, sink-taps, dishwasher & washer/dryer controls, lockbox keypads, hairdryer/straightener, kitchen appliances, kitchen condiments, kitchen/bathroom cabinet handles, etc), and vacuum cleaner emptied between guests.
• All bedroom Linen and bathroom Towels are washed at the highest heat seating recommended by their manufacturer.
• Supplies provided for guests of antibacterial hand soap, paper towels & tissues.
Property manager
MARY of Admin
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Sauna
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Canoeing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Owhango, National Park Ward, Ruapehu Dis, Manawatu-Wanganui
What's nearby
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
- Tongariro National Park - 24 min drive - 34.7 km
- Whakapapa Ski Area - 34 min drive - 43.5 km
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 38 min drive - 54.4 km
Getting around
- Taupo (TUO) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
- Cafe 39 South - 3 min walk
- Owhango General Store - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing?
As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing on Nov 28, 2024 start from CA $225.23, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ruapehu's gorgeous 5-star OLD POST OFFICE's 3-4 Bdr West Wing located?
Located in Owhango, this family-friendly apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures. Fishers Track is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.
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