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Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge

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Bear Mountain Lodge
Bear Mountain Lodge in winter time.
Kitchen/dining room
Lounge
Kitchen/dining room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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National Park, National Park
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Tongariro National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

8 Person Bunkroom

+4
8 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge

This is an old Mill House converted to a ski lodge on a quarter acre section with spectacular views of Mount Ruapehu.The ideal set up is great for 2 families for an Adventure on the Volcanic Plateau or a group wanting comfortable practical accommodation as a base 15 minutes from Whakapapa Ski Field, the start of 42 Traverse and Tongariro Crossing. This cosy bach has a Kent fire which quickly warms up the house and keeps you warm. The gas hot water means there is always a quick supply of hot water and the house now has a brand new bathroom with toilet , shower and vanity in the main bathroom and in second bathroom is a toilet and small vanity. This is all BRAND NEW. Plenty of dry firewood is stored in the attached workshed which is set up for ski/board tuning . A mud room and drying room complete the ideal set up for outdoor activities. Board games, darts and Sky TV with My Sky mean when the weather lets you down you can make your own entertainment or be entertained. The house in McKenzie St is a short stroll from the Railway Station, Cafes and Ski/Snowboard Rental Shops.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Smoking allowed outside only.
Duvets provided for all beds including the 8 bunks.
Provide your own linen (sheets and pillow slips) or alternately bring sleeping bags.
Pillows provided for all beds(bring your own pillow slips)
Bedroom 2 is two single beds which can be pushed together to make a King.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Dave Webb
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SEC 4 BLK VI WAIMARINO TN

About the area

National Park Village

National Park Village is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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National Park, National Park

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Volcanic Plateau-NationalPark-(Waimarino) Bear Mountain Lodge located?

This family-friendly National Park Village holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very neat place to stay had everything needed to be comfortable and warm, always good coming back here 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Cozy house with plenty of beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plateau-Bear Mountain Lodge
Great location to ski areas, cosy house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family home stay
Plenty of room for us, great location. Warm and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Everything we needed, clean & tidy with a nice fire. Shower was amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great for mates and families
Great place for a group of friends, had everything we needed, great shower and location perfect for activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dino T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip
We have enjoyed our stay at the premises. It was so cosy, a very warm house during our winter stay. The host are very kind and very helpful. We definitely will return back there inthe future. Thanks very much Dave and Dale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarod T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great
Great going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarod T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Nice warm place and was tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
They place was wonderfully comfortable. All the bed were very comfy, all with electric blankets. The place was warm with the fire. It had everything we needed and we very much enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again. The drying room was particularly welcome after the rainy hike we had on our first day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house for skiing
Fantastic house for skiing, was easily able to accommodate myself and my friends and was a great location with good facilities that was close to the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean c.

GREAT TIME
Great spot just what we were after and we will be back thanks Sean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family hone
Felt safe and secure and very comfortable in this home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very handy spot in the village , great home and 2 toiilets
Great property heaps of room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Very clean and warm house with comfortable beds and everything we needed. Kids loved the bunkers and the cute glass roof with a great view of the moon. Bathroom was great with wonderful shower. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups!
Awesome house with a cosy fire. The bunk room works really well for a big group that’s looking for an affordable trip to the mountain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pippi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cosy place close to all activities
Amazing location and a lovely house. Clean and cosy. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a trip to the mountain.
This was the perfect place to be based for any activity around National Park. Accommodated our 3 families easily. Loved the kitchen, fireplace and lounge area for chilling out and laughing. Gas water shower bonus after the Tongariro crossing. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Homely and a great place to base ourselves for the mountain. Adaptable to different size groups. Thanks Dale
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
loved our stay at the house was perfect for us and our family It is very warm and the new renovations are lovely We will definitely be back in the future Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caleb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 bach for the price
Super cozy place, beds were all comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended
Warm, cosy and convenient location. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

National Park Village Tour
Nice location and accommodation suitable for all national park adventures. House slept seven of us very comfortably and two bathrooms is a bonus. House is full of character! Tongariro crossing complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location at a real family Bach!
This was a great place for our family of 5 to have our kids first ski experience. Short trip to Whakapapa, and fabulous hot shower on our return. The water pressure is amazing! Thank you for sharing your family Bach with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dave Webb

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Retired P E Teacher. Family keen on skiing and Boarding. Great times in house with kids and grand kids one pictured above at Turoa , Labour Weekend 2019.

Why they chose this property

Sleeps 2 families easily. Brand new bathrooms, Cosy, classic, kiwi bach . Practical and functional for groups with the drying room , ski tuning area and dry, accessable wood stored inside the work room.

What makes this property unique

Close to Tongariro Crossing (15min ), Whakapapa (20min ) and Turoa (45min) ski Fields.
Can ride over the train track from the house and do Fischers Track or ride alongside the rail tracks for 10 minutes and then ride Martin, Sash and Door ride in the Erua Forest. The Old Coach Ride is 10 minutes away by car and the 42 Traverse ride 15 minutes

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests