Ruapehu Country Lodge

Top choice in Taupo & the Ruapehu Region


Around 5km west of Ōhakune on the road to Raetihi, this B&B is the perfect combination of country elegance and classy decor. Large bedrooms have beautiful garden outlooks, and there's an outdoor hot tub for an après soak. You'll get a friendly welcome from hosts Heather and Peter, as well as from the alpacas beside the driveway that's like a hedge maze.

The lodge is separated from the local golf course by the meandering Makaranui Stream.


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