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Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kuratau Jetty
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home

Piwakawaka ā Pukawa is a delightfully charming and cosy holiday home near the edge of Lake Taupo.

The house name refers to the Piwakawaka, a friendly native bird known as the Fantail. You will see Fantails flitting from perch to perch in the bush surrounding the house.

Sleeping up to 6 across 2 bedrooms, there's plenty of space for the whole family to relax and unwind in tranquil Pukawa Bay. A retro log cabin feel with wood panelling, Kiwiana art, bright comfy cushions and blankets. Wrap yourself up in a cosy blanket on the couch to sip your morning coffee and listen to a tune on the record player.

The living area flows out onto the large outdoor deck amongst native bush treetops. This is the perfect place to enjoy an evening drink as you listen to birdsong. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy dinner al fresco on the deck!

Only a 5-minute walk to the lake's edge and Pukawa Bay, where you can skip rocks, wander the beach, launch the boat and picnic amongst serene surroundings. There are also 2 kayaks available to paddle the beautiful lake.

After a day of exploring, snuggle up in front of the fireplace with your loved ones.

Holiday bliss awaits right here!!
Please note that only the top floor of this property is available to guests, with the bottom floor locked off and unoccupied.All guests should take care when using the stairs as the handrail and barrier are under 1 metre high.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.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Pukawa

Pukawa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Kuratau Jetty - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 28 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home located?

Situated in Pukawa, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Taupo and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Miles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great weekend

Lovely house and great area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful wooden cabin in the trees!

Just like the photos, this is a beautiful two-bedroom cabin that sits up surrounded by trees. It had everything we needed and was just around the corner from Omori where we celebrated friends getting married. It was perfect! We loved the fireplace and even checked out some of the DVDs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

The F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Secluded retro kiwiana

Amazing retro house full of classic kiwiana. Secluded and private amongst the tree tops. Amazing birdsong!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot.

Nice and cosy, lovely house. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Alison Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday house in the trees

Loved this little place in the trees! Very quaint, and the surrounding trees made it feel so private and relaxing. The house creaks as it warms up and cools down, but that’s almost part of its charm! We’d definitely stay here again as it was clean and tidy and we really enjoyed being here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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Hosted by Bachcare Holiday Homes

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