Title: Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82950100/82950026/d4bf47e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82950100/82950026/a5f3256c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82950100/82950026/5de599f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82950100/82950026/83f3e342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home (Wharewaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82950100/82950026/19d2bd26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on an elevated site, Moeroa Wharewaka holiday home boasts panoramic views of Lake Taupo. This 4-bedroom retreat is perfect for two families, offering a spacious open-plan living area with Sky TV and comfortable interior. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere or use Moeroa as your base for adventure activities like bungee jumping or jet boating. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home Moeroa is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Wharewaka holiday home on an elevated site overlooking Lake Taupo. This Wharewaka holiday home is large enough for two families. There are 4 bedrooms that can house up to 13 guests. Downstairs is the master bedroom with a king size bed. Also downstairs are a further 2 bedrooms that are attached to the garage, these bedrooms are accessed externally. Upstairs is a bedroom that has 2 single beds and 1 double & 2 single squab mattresses on the floor. This traditional Wharewaka holiday home features open plan living and kitchen areas, with a comfortable interior. Sky TV with Sports and Movies also available. With panoramic views of Lake Taupo the living area is a great spot to sit and relax as you take it all in! Whether you are looking for some adrenalin pumping adventure, such as a bungee jump, jet boat ride, or trip to the mountain, or something a bit more mellow, like a hike or peaceful trout fishing, Moeroa is your base for it all. You're only a 10 -12 minute drive from all the amenities that Taupo centre has to offer! Get away from the big city - come to Moeroa, sleep in (Moeroa is sleep in in Maori), and then be mere metres from the serene Lake Taupo! Please note: all guests should take care as the windows on the second level are low and fully open to the outside.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.Please note that bedroom 2 and 3 are attached to the Garage and are accessed externally only. Please note that Bedroom 4 is upstairs and has 2 standard single beds, plus 2 single mattresses and 1 double mattress on the Floor ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 599419 ## About the area Wharewaka, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this cottage. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Four Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Moeroa - Wharewaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stu C. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great location. Good amenities Thanks. Heaps of beds, convenient, great view. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Stu C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark p. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kiorahi Tournament Our stay at the bach was awesome to say the least. The Bach catered for all our needs. We were blown away by the facilities and the awesome views of Lake Taupo. Would definitely recommend these facilities to any of my colleagues, friends and family. ##### mark p. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared C. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect stay Great place to stay. Close to the city and a great house for if you have or of people coming on you’re trip! Loved it ##### Jared C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful place with the most stunning views. Lots of beds and heaters for the cold winter nights. Nice and quiet will most certainly stay here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d313e6e4-2747-4839-92d8-bd176733bc6b-1751175456711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Morgan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine J. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious With Great View! Had everything we needed for our three night stay and was handy to the lake for a quick dip! We enjoyed the outdoor areas and the great views of the lake. The location was quiet with the walkway along the lake good for our morning walk. Private snd plenty of room for our group of 12\. Would highly recommend 👌 ##### Janine J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Olivia P. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved our stay ##### Olivia P. 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