| straightforward, dorm-style rooms come with free wi-fi, bunk beds, satellite tv and shared bathrooms. amenities include a shared kitchen, dining areas and an outdoor hot tub. set in a quaint village, this relaxed hotel is a 10-minute walk from a bus stop, 5 km from hapuawhenua viaduct and 12 km from whanganui river canoes. upgraded rooms add living rooms with sofas, full kitchens and whirlpool tubs. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. private rooms have en suite bathrooms, plus kitchenettes and dining areas
Taupo Airport 1 hr 35
Whanganui River Canoes (10 min) Hapuawhenua Viaduct (5 min) Makatote Viaduct (17 min) Mangawhero Falls (16 min) Turoa (21 min)
Ski slopes for all abilities on the side of Mount Ruapehu, the highest mountain on the North Island. Old Coach Road Bike Trail (12 min) Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park (15 min) The Dinosaur House (11 min) Waimarino Museum (11 min) Lake Rotokura (12 min) | 
