Powderkeg

Taupo & the Ruapehu Region


The Powderkeg is the party bar of the Powderhorn Chateau, with DJs in winter and occasional dancing on the tables. Food-wise, it's also no slouch year-round with top-notch burgers and pizza, meaty mains such as lamb rump, and another good selection of NZ craft beers that are just the thing after negotiating the Old Coach Road on two wheels.


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