[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/d11dbcf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/ceaa14d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/117b0c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/e8163b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/f0133855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Piwakawaka ā Pukawa offers a tranquil retreat near Lake Taupo. Unwind with morning coffee and tunes on the record player, then enjoy dinner al fresco on the large outdoor deck amidst native bush treetops. With 2 kayaks available to paddle the lake, snuggle up by the fireplace after an adventure-filled day. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - 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. ### Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Piwakawaka ā Pukawa is a delightfully charming and cosy holiday home near the edge of Lake Taupo. The house name refers to the Piwakawaka, a friendly native bird known as the Fantail. You will see Fantails flitting from perch to perch in the bush surrounding the house. Sleeping up to 6 across 2 bedrooms, there's plenty of space for the whole family to relax and unwind in tranquil Pukawa Bay. A retro log cabin feel with wood panelling, Kiwiana art, bright comfy cushions and blankets. Wrap yourself up in a cosy blanket on the couch to sip your morning coffee and listen to a tune on the record player. The living area flows out onto the large outdoor deck amongst native bush treetops. This is the perfect place to enjoy an evening drink as you listen to birdsong. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy dinner al fresco on the deck! Only a 5-minute walk to the lake's edge and Pukawa Bay, where you can skip rocks, wander the beach, launch the boat and picnic amongst serene surroundings. There are also 2 kayaks available to paddle the beautiful lake. After a day of exploring, snuggle up in front of the fireplace with your loved ones. Holiday bliss awaits right here!! Please note that only the top floor of this property is available to guests, with the bottom floor locked off and unoccupied.All guests should take care when using the stairs as the handrail and barrier are under 1 metre high.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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622600/34622548/af6dffd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach Pukawa, Lake Taupo. 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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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Vrbo Property Piwakawaka A Pukawa Pukawa Pukawa Pearl Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Piwakawaka â Pukawa Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Piwakawaka a Pukawa Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Piwakawaka a Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa 596766 ## About the area Pukawa is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Pukawa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pukawa.dx553248635926198446) [View more Vacation homes in Pukawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Pukawa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198446-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.920933,175.75188&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vzolFgpuo%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40U%40Q%40U%40QBS%40S%40SBQBUBQBQBUDQBQDSDSBQDSDQFQDQFQDSFOFOFQFQFOHQFOHQFOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOHOJKJMHKJOJKJKJKLKJMJILMJKLGLMLGJILGLILGLINILGLELELINELENELENENCLCNCLENCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLFLHLFJLLFLJJLLHJLJJJJJJJJJNJJJLHJJNHNHLHNJNHLHNFLHNFPHNFPFNHPFPFNDNFRDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBTDPBPBTBPBPBTBPBR%40R%40R%40PBT%3FP%40T%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAR%3FRCRAPATAPCTCPCTCPCPCTCPEPCREREPEPEPEPGREPGPEPGLGRIPGNGPILGRILGNILINKLINININKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMLMFKJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMFMFMDODODMDMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBMBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEOEMIMEMEMIOGMIMGMIMIKGMIMKMGKMMKKKKKMKKKKKKKKOIKKOKKIMKOIOIOIMIOIMIOGMISGMIQGOGQGSGMGQEQGQESGQEQEQCQEUEQCQEQCUCQCQCUCQAUAQCUAQASASAS%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=86zSEoCdjCcA3BuyH_JzElwc8As=) Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 8 min drive - 11.1 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 17.1 km - Tongariro National Park - 13 min drive - 18.6 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min drive - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home located? > Situated in Pukawa, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Taupō and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Kuratau Jetty. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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