| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. hiking and biking trails start nearby. in a chalet-style building and annexes on the slopes of mount ruapehu, this relaxed, woodsy hotel is a 3-minute walk from ohakune train station and 4 km from the hapuawhenua viaduct. other amenities include a heated indoor pool, ski storage (seasonal) and a coin-operated laundry. featuring warm decor and wood panelling, the cozy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. there are 2 rustic restaurants with bars. annex apartments, chalets and houses have 2 to 3 bedrooms, plus kitchens or kitchenettes, and living/dining areas. private dining is also available
Taupo Airport 1 hr 36
Hapuawhenua Viaduct (4 min) Lake Rotokura (13 min) Mangawhero Falls (14 min) Makatote Viaduct (19 min) Hauhungatahi (24 min)
Mountain and volcano The Dinosaur House (12 min) Whanganui River Canoes (12 min) Old Coach Road Bike Trail (13 min) Crater Lake (19 min) Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park (4 min) Turoa (19 min)
Ski slopes for all abilities on the side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain on the North Island. Waimarino Museum (13 min) | 
