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Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Cottage with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pukawa

Located within a leisurely stroll of Lake Taupō, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of Kuratau Jetty. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Lake Rotopounamu - 26 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Nearby the lake and less than an hour drive from Whakapapa Ski Field is where you will find Te Kuru Cabin - a place to escape from it all and enjoy your Pukawak Bay holiday!

Te Kuru Cabin is a tucked away and surrounded by native greenery, creating a private escape for your next trip to Pukawa Bay. Whether it is Summer or Winter this cabin is fitted with all the essentials you might need for easy holiday living, including a dishwasher and TV.

Sit by the fireplace to keep you toasty and warm at the end of a day spent on the mountain, or lounge out on the sundeck, equipped with a BBQ, to enjoy those alfresco meals as the sun goes down. If you fancy some trout fishing be sure to head the Tongariro River and try to catch something fresh for the BBQ.

This laid-back getaway is an easy option for families and couples, within a 10-minute walk to the boat ramp and lake edge. Spend your days on the water, enjoy strolls along the lake edge, soaking in the Tokaanu Hot Pools or for the more adventurous of you there is the Tongariro Crossing.

Make Te Kuru Cabin your home away from home!
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
The cottage features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Te Kuru Pukawa Bay Home Pukawa
Te Kuru Cabin Pukawa Bay Holiday Home
Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa
597386
Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pukawa within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō. Kuratau Jetty is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is about 21.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home.

Reviews

Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pukawa is a beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed our stay in a rustic kiwi bach with a big deck surrounded by native trees and lots of local Tūī and Kererū to keep us entertained. It’s only a 5 min walk down to the Lake where there is a beautiful sheltered beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marji M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Just Fantastic!

The property was just as advertised. We had such a pleasant stay. Everything we needed is available. The bed was nice and comfy. It felt like our home away from home. The location was pretty handy too. It wasn't too far from either ski field and was so close to Turangi for groceries and gas. It's a shame we didn't stay longer and the weather wasn't so great. We could have explored the lakeside and surrounding areas more! Definitely worth a come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chrissie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean and poor communication.

We arrived to an unclean property, with spiders and cobwebs everywhere. No manual about what was expected of us, the area, rubbish info etc. Boat parked in carport so no room except for road for ours. Lots of items in pantry 3-5 years expired. Paid for linen but none. Person came second day but too late. A refund for that and a clean at a minimum is expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location

Homely bach, very tranquil spot. If you have young kids, and are planning to stay in winter, be aware there is no fire safety guard for the wood burner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great to be back.

This is the second time we have stayed here, it is a great place for two families, a beautiful location and very comfortable. We skied, biked, walked and swam. We were especially grateful for Katarina's help. When we ran out of firewood she was very quick to arrange a delivery of more wood. We would love to stay again and highly recommend the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Elmien S.

Amazing birdlife

What a lovely spot in the bush! We enjoyed the location and the quietness of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great would reccomend to anyone. Clean, new furnishings and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lol B.

Lovely bach

Great little bach. This was in a lovely, quiet location with lots of greenery and bunnies around. It felt private even though there were other houses close by. It was lovely for a winter holiday with the log fire. There was a gorgeous beach just down the road, and it wasn’t far to Turangi and Whakapapa for skiing. We’d love to come back, maybe a summer trip mext time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Heni B., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter snow trip

We stayed in this cosy little home for two nights during the winter. We comfortably stayed with 5 adults and 3 children. With wood included in the price of our stay, the house was warm and cosy and was in close range to the tongariro alpine crossing and turangi is 15min drive away if you require anything. We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved the big bunk beds. Thank you for having us! We’ll be back if we are ever down that way again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Karen K., Pukekohe, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Pukawa bay

Overall had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019