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Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Pukawa accommodation with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Beach
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Place, Kuratau Jetty
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Pukawa

In Pukawa .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupō and 3 miles (5 km) of Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools is within 9 miles (15 km) and Tongariro National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kuratau Jetty - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 14 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rust - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Tavern - ‬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.

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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

How close is Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home to the airport?

This cottage is 37.1 mi (49-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

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

This cottage does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home to downtown Pukawa?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Pukawa.

Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

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