Title: Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay 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 # Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home ![Property grounds - Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/d11dbcf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/e8163b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/ceaa14d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/117b0c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home (Pukawa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45043000/45042992/f0133855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 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/46000000/45030000/45025400/45025309/e52fb381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nestled Atop the Lane - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=45025309&PinnedHotelID=45025309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914600/37914508/349605a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Kuru Cabin - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.2 Very good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=37914508&PinnedHotelID=37914508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ![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 - Kuratau Jetty \- 3 min drive \- 3.3 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools \- 7 min drive \- 11.5 km - Tongariro National Park \- 11 min drive \- 18.9 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre \- 11 min drive \- 18.2 km - Tongariro National Trout Centre \- 12 min drive \- 21.1 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home? ### Where is Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Piwakawaka ā Pukawa - Pukawa Bay Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Miles C. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Great weekend Lovely house and great area ##### Miles C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack N. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful wooden cabin in the trees! Just like the photos, this is a beautiful two-bedroom cabin that sits up surrounded by trees. It had everything we needed and was just around the corner from Omori where we celebrated friends getting married. It was perfect! We loved the fireplace and even checked out some of the DVDs! ##### Jack N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### The F. Oct 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Secluded retro kiwiana Amazing retro house full of classic kiwiana. Secluded and private amongst the tree tops. Amazing birdsong! ##### The F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard E. Aug 31, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot. Nice and cosy, lovely house. Would go again ##### Richard E. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Y. Mar 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday house in the trees Loved this little place in the trees! Very quaint, and the surrounding trees made it feel so private and relaxing. The house creaks as it warms up and cools down, but that’s almost part of its charm! We’d definitely stay here again as it was clean and tidy and we really enjoyed being here. ##### Alison Y. 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