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.
