[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219500/60219445/5b621d92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219500/60219445/845d77e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219500/60219445/9aff4d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219500/60219445/3410b532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60220000/60219500/60219445/dd9fdea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in beautiful Wharewaka, Kapuka Paradise is a haven of year-round comfort. Settle into this three-bedroom holiday home with its cozy fireplace and Smart TV, fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, and complimentary WIFI for endless entertainment. Relax on the deck or lawn with plenty of seating or retreat to one of three generous-sized bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home Dreaming of a Lake Taupo getaway where you can wander a minute to the beach for a dip and come back to a house with its own master suite retreat? Have we got the holiday home for you! Welcome to Kapuka Paradise. Set in beautiful Wharewaka, this three-bedroom holiday home is furnished with your year-round comfort in mind. A fireplace and heat pump are on hand to set the ideal temperature indoors, which will make settling in with a book and a cuppa all the more inviting. Everyone will enjoy winding down in front of the Smart TV at the end of the day. Use the complimentary WIFI to access your Netflix account and make the most of holiday-mode. A fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to self-cater your stay here at Kapuka Paradise. Whip up a feast in the morning, dine casually at the breakfast bar, and put a plan for the day together. Then, pop the dishes in the dishwasher and head out. Enjoy the afternoon sun on the deck and lawn at this beautiful property. With plenty of seating, there’s room for everyone to share an alfresco meal and chat long into the warm summer evening, or perhaps stage a family board game challenge! When it’s time to retire to recharge the batteries for tomorrow, Kapuka Paradise has three generous-sized bedrooms with ideal bedding configurations for most groups. The master suite upstairs can only be described as a retreat, with its luxurious king-size bed plus 2 single beds, ensuite, private living area, and balcony with breathtaking views. Both showers have the luxury of their own hot water cylinders. From Kapuka Paradise it’s just a one-minute walk in either direction to the swimming only beach at Four Mile Bay. There’s also a walking trail so you can take a stroll while admiring the stunning lake views. Bring the jetski, the bikes, even your ski gear; there is a small garage available to lock it all away (not to mention there's a spare fridge available too, giving you more space for refreshments!) You can even securely park a small boat on the back lawn, and it's only a two-minute drive to the boat ramp! Taupo Central is just a short 10-minute drive away with plenty of shops and eateries, as well as activity options when you’re looking for a bit of adventure. Find your happy place at Kapuka Paradise! As there is a section of the deck without a barrier with a small drop on to pavers, all guests should take care when using this area due to the risk of falls.As there are fixed bench seats on a section of the deck, adults should closely supervise young children in this area to ensure they do not climb the deck barrier.Please note that Bedroom 1 has one king bed and two king single beds (one is a pop up trundler).Please note that Bedroom 3 has two sets of king single bunks.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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/4a12b5ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=45812660&PinnedHotelID=45812660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118060000/118059600/118059535/cacc867e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soak & Stay Acacia Bay - Taupo Acacia Bay - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=118059535&PinnedHotelID=118059535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108770000/108768800/108768730/de22ddf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grove - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=108768730&PinnedHotelID=108768730&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964000/37963993/1e2a7e63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lochaber Lodge - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=37963993&PinnedHotelID=37963993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66840000/66837000/66836997/a23acfdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nukuhau Views- Great Lake Views, with Linen & Wi-Fi Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=66836997&PinnedHotelID=66836997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949898/4f5b4a52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heights Haven - Acacia Bay Holiday Home Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=37949898&PinnedHotelID=37949898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100020000/100012300/100012252/eabd0d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Happy Place - Kinloch Holiday Home Kinloch - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=100012252&PinnedHotelID=100012252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112564500/112564456/37c378d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bird Songs and lake views with wifi Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=112564456&PinnedHotelID=112564456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29690000/29687000/29686960/fdcec020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Via Del Lago - for family, friends and memories. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Kapuka Paradise Wharewaka Home 596990 Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home Taupo Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.72652,176.07664&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t%7BikF_%7Etq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40S%40SBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDSDSDSFQDQDMFSFQFQFMFSFQFMHSFMHOHMHSHMHOHMHOJKHOJOHKJMJMJIJMJMLKJIJKLKJKLIJKLGLILILGLILGLINGLGLGLENELELENENELCNENCLCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHJJLJJHJJLJJLJLJHJLJLHJJNHNJJHNHLHNHLHRHLHNFLHRFLFPFRFLFPFPFRDLDPFPDRDRDRBPDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATARARARCPATCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCRENETEPGREPELGRGPGPGNGNGRGLIRGLININIPILININILKJINKLILKLKJKJKLKLMJKJKHMJKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHOHMDMFMDODMDODMFOBMBODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAMEOCOEMCOCOGMEMEOEMEMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMKKKKIMKKMKMKKKKKMIMKMIOKKIMIOIOIMIQIOIOGMISGMGSGOGOGQGQGSEMEQGSEQEUEOCSEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUCQASASASAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uvzGcd8yoJ7jeYZHODFqPkdYbuU=) Wharewaka, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - The Landing Lake Taupō - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 6.5 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 6.4 km - Spa Thermal Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪Waterside - ‬9 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kapuka Paradise - Wharewaka Holiday Home located? > Located in Wharewaka, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Three Mile Bay, and Four Mile Bay. Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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