Title: Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39669682&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/d362e1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/da9599c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/9254f799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/4ab77b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home (Omori)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39669700/39669682/c0d7f3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Kaimanawa Lookout, where the breathtaking views of Lake Taupo create a magical backdrop for your holiday. Comfortable and well-equipped, this four-bedroom home offers a coffee machine for fresh starts, a sundeck with BBQ facilities and beautiful sunrises from the east. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 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. ### Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Sparkling Lake Taupo framed in the windows - this is the backdrop you need for your holiday. Its all in the name - welcome to Kaimanawa Lookout! This four-bedroom holiday home with 4 Queen sized beds and 2 single beds is spread across two levels and the top level is where the magic happens. Views pouring in from the east, setting the perfect relaxing tone for your escape to the Lake. Wake up to a fresh cup of coffee from the coffee machine and enjoy brunch with your group or family as you plan your lakeside adventure for the day. Comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Kaimanawa Lookout is ready to host you and your family or group - sleeping up to 10 guests. Just a short bush walk to the lakefront at beautiful Pukawa Bay. You are less than a 10-minute walk to the Omori Store. The Whakapapa ski field is only a 40-minute drive away. Or enjoy a hot thermal swim at Tokaanu, only 10 minutes from Omori. You'll also be a 15-minute drive to the Turangi township, and 40 minutes to Taupo. Fire up the BBQ on the sundeck, pour a cold glass of wine and sit back and enjoy your view - Kaimanawa Lookout awaits! 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 Kaimanawa Lookout Omori Omori Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Omori Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home Private vacation home 596839 ## About the area Omori is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out River Vineyard. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Omori travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori.dx3000446164) [View more Cottages in Omori](https://www.expedia.ca/Omori-Cottages.d3000446164-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.90776,175.75092&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lhmlFgjuo%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%40Q%40S%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDQBUDQDQDSFQDQDQFQFQFOFQFQFOFQHOFQHOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJMLIJILKJILKLILGLILGLILINELGLELINELELENENELCNENALENANCLCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40LDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFJLLHJLJJLJJJJJJJJNJJHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHNHLHNFPHNFPFNFPFPFNFPFPDPDPFPDRDPDPBTDPDPBPBTBPBPBTBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATATAPATANATCPATCPCTCPCPCTCPEPEPCTEPEPEPGREPEPGPGPGNGPGPGNGPINGPILININILINILINKNILKJINKJKNKJKJKJMLKHKJMLKJMFKJMHMHMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMHODMDODMDODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40M%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOAOCMEOCOEMAOEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMGMIMKKIMKKGMMKKKIMMKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIOIMIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGQGOGQGQGOGQGQEQEQGSEQEQEQCUEQEQCQCUCQCQCUCQAUAQCUAOAUAQAUAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LZXiJ6WZS0Y7nb04r1u4fZx1Tho=) Omori, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - ![Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108145/2d296390-b701-4e0d-8ff8-19e6afabfc2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Taupō 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Tongariro National Park showing mountains and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 13 min drive \- 20.0 km - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 58 min drive \- 78.1 km - Kuratau Jetty 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Whakapapa Ski Area 48 min drive \- 73.5 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Hare & Copper 16 min drive - Floating Rock Cafe 4 min drive - Lakeland House 9 min drive - River Vineyard & Restaurant 16 min drive - Thermal Trout Cafe 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home? ### Where is Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kaimanawa Lookout - Omori 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Ezatullah S. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Our stay Our over all stay at the property was great apart from being cold, the property would need a heatpump down stairs also the Fire place upstairs being in the wall is not enough for the size of the property hopefully something is done for the next winter. ##### Ezatullah S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George A. Jan 1, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place with a homely feel - spacious kitchen and living area, good views from the porch, lake access close by. Appreciated the BBQ and plentiful indoor and outdoor seating ##### George A. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsty M. Jan 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Xmas Clean, tidy comfortable. Well equipped. ##### Kirsty M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey S. Mar 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect paradise This place was perfect for a short weekend getaway, lovely property and very well equipped with everything ##### Tracey S. 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