Powderhorn Chateau
Experience the ultimate nature lover’s escape with alpine-style tranquility year-round on New Zealand’s North Island at Powderhorn Chateau. Located at the base of Tongariro National Park, this lodge is ideally placed for exploring this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes several locations featured in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films. Complete your stay with daily à la carte breakfast, a bottle of wine on arrival, food and drink credit and a late checkout.
The closest airports are Auckland Airport and Wellington Airport. Airport transfers are not included in your package. We advise that you rent a car with both airports being within a four-hour drive of the property.
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If you love exploring the outdoors or are simply drawn to breathtaking scenery, then New Zealand’s Ruapehu region is calling your name. Think bubbling mud pools, snow-covered ski slopes and active volcanoes – where several scenes in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies were filmed. With everything from hiking, cycling and horseback riding to skiing the famous Turoa slopes, fishing, white-water rafting and dirt biking, you’ll never run out of things to do.
What You’ll Love…
The Location – A nature-lover’s paradise
Situated within a four-hour drive of both Auckland Airport and Wellington Airport, Powderhorn Chateau is ideally nestled between two national parks: the spectacular Whanganui National Park and Tongariro National Park – New Zealand’s oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
The park is home to three active volcanoes, one of which features all-level ski slopes. There are also boiling mud pools, rapids and local wildlife including the brown kiwi and the whio, otherwise known as the blue duck.
The Hotel – Enjoy a bottle of wine, and food and drink credit
With its wooden, ski lodge-style exterior, Powderhorn Chateau could easily be mistaken for a charming European Alpine retreat.
The hotel has two in-house restaurants – including the Powderkeg Restaurant & Bar, where you can enjoy your welcome bottle of wine and spend your NZ$50 credit per room. Take your pick from a menu of fresh dishes created using local produce, all while enjoying sweeping mountain vistas. Plus, start each day with a hearty breakfast for two.
There’s also an indoor heated swimming pool, pool tables, dartboards and boardgames to keep you busy.
Bonus: Stay for three or four nights and enjoy NZ$100 credit per room (instead of NZ$50) towards food and drinks.
Your Room – Alpine style and late checkout guaranteed
Relax and rejuvenate in a Queen Suite, featuring a luxurious queen-sized bed, lounge area, work desk and spacious bathroom. The warm-timbered décor creates a cosy space for you to retreat to after a busy day. Queen Suites with balconies are subject to availability. Rest easy knowing that a 1pm late checkout is guaranteed.
See & Do – Explore nature year-round
Powderhorn Chateau’s iconic building borders the southern slopes of Mt Ruapehu and the spectacular Tongariro National Park – perfect for skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking and climbing in summer.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is another popular day hike, with incredible views across the dramatic volcanic landscapes. The track is suitable for most active hikers and takes between six and eight hours.
The national park is also one of several locations where Peter Jackson shot the ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Visitors can take an organised (or self-directed) tour of the sites.
- Off-street parking
- Restaurant & bar
- Hardware storage
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Pool table
- Dartboards
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services.
Valid for travel until 31 March 2021 (bookings must be made before 30 January 2021).
Please Note: Renovations will be taking place throughout April, May and June. Impact is expected to be minimal, but work noises may be audible from certain rooms during the day. The hotel will endeavour to locate guests as far away from works as possible.
Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.
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‘7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee’: Bookings (except for Tour bookings) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.
Feel Like Changing your Dates? No Worries…
You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Packages are valid for two adults.
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three people.
Extra Guest Policy: An additional guest (aged six years and over) may stay for a surcharge of NZ$50 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed (on request, subject to availability) with accommodation and breakfast only. Payable directly to the hotel.
Young Child/Baby Policy: One child (aged five years and under) may stay free of charge sharing existing bedding. A cot can be provided for NZ$20 per night (subject to availability). Payable directly to the hotel.
Connecting rooms are not available.
River view rooms are available on request, subject to availability.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
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