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Mountain Max's Lodge in Tongariro National Park

Mountain Max's Lodge in Tongariro National Park

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Mountain Max's Lodge
Property grounds
Lounge
Lounge
Dining

Overview of Mountain Max's Lodge in Tongariro National Park

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
National Park, Central North Island
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area25 min drive
  • Popular LocationTuroa Ski Area36 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

+2

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

+2

Bedroom 4

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Mountain Max's Lodge in Tongariro National Park

Perfect for groups, Mountain Max's Lodge is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom dwelling in the historic mill town of Erua, 6 km South of National Park and adjacent to the Tongariro National Park. Enjoying a peaceful, rural location about 5 minutes drive from National Park township, Mountain Max's Lodge offers ideal self-contained accommodation for larger group get-aways.

Mountain Max's Lodge includes a lounge downstairs with an in-built log fire, plus a sunny upstairs lounge that flows onto decking with views of the Erua rain forest and the North Island Main Trunk railway line. Downstairs, the open plan kitchen and dining area has a potbelly stove with wetback.

The 4 bedrooms are situated downstairs. Bedrooms 1 and 3 include 3 single bunk sets, while bedrooms 2 and 4 each have 2 single bunk sets.

Downstairs, there are 2 showers, 2 toilets and an automatic washing machine. A drying room is available for wet gear or lock up for storage.

This is an excellent group set up for mountain based activities, family reunions and educational or social getaways. Bring your mountain bikes and enjoy easy access to a range of new cycle trails including the Marton Sash and Door tramway and Fishers Track.

Mountain Max's Lodge is the ideal setting for groups looking to get away and explore Tongariro National Park!

Minimum 2 nights stay.

Smoking allowed outside only.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to bring your own bath towels.

Property manager

MaxC4775

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Fireplace
Exterior
Adventure Lodge. Budget Accommodation for Groups or Large Families
Pet-friendly
9.0 out of 10, (13 reviews)
Adventure Lodge. Budget Accommodation for Groups or Large Families

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Erua

Located in Erua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling, and hiking.
Map
National Park, Central North Island

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 7 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park - 8 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 15 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 25 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar - 4 min drive
  • Eivins Bistro Bar - 5 min drive
  • The Station Cafe and Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Basekamp - 6 min drive
  • Macrocarpa Cafe - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo Sallynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place!
We are so happy with the place. Kids love sleeping in the bunk beds. We got everything we need in the kitchen. There were lots of movies to watch in the TV. The house was warm when you started heating up the fireplace. The host was very helpful and even allowed us to check in early and check out late due to some delayed situations. Thank you and we appreciate much of your kindness to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very warm house
The location is great going to the ski field and how easy it is to still pick up some grocery center in the nearby petrol station. The house is also very warm with the fireplaces in the kitchen and lounge so we didnt need to even have the heaters on in each room. We have 5 kids under 6 and 10 adults and we have not even used up all beds and rooms :) Thanks Max for the lovely stay and we will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 20 people
Very nice location, the network a little bit down but the rest was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house. Will definitely go back!
Easy communication and location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bharat C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good family experience
A great house for family or small groups to stay. The place is quite spacious for kids to enjoy. The only thing I noted was a few spider webs in some rooms which can be creepy for people sleeping in upper bunks. We cleaned them for our rooms so wasn't a big deal. The location is also well suited to travellers wanting to explore either side of the snow mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by MaxC4775

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English
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