[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/badb2f29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/b4ab8a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/95a3a4e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/fc92555f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963859/109a152e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in a private setting, Ruatotara is a serene 3 bedroom Pukawa holiday home with magnificent views of Lake Taupo. Enjoy laid-back open plan living, unwind on the generous infinity decking or take an easy 5-minute walk to the lake. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71399 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. ### Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Ruatotara is a 3 bedroom Pukawa holiday home in a private setting with magnificent views of Lake Taupo! Enjoy the afternoon sun and entertain on the great infinity decking... Plus, you will be within easy walking distance to the lake, just 5 minutes away! This Pukawa holiday home provides a perfect space to relax and unwind, with laid back open plan living... Find your favourite spot indoors, or set yourself up on the generous decking for ideal summer living. This Pukawa accommodation sleeps up to 7 guests. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are each fitted with a queen bed, while bedroom 3 is fitted with 1 double and 1 single bed. Everything you need for a peaceful break away is on hand... unwind on the deck with serene bush and lake views, or set out on adventure with the lakes edge just minutes from your door. For a truly peaceful retreat, Ruatotara awaits you! Property is accessed from the end of Fromont Lane. Property may not be suitable for small children, it is not fenced and the land falls away quite steeply from edge of the deck.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 - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### 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 ![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=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=45025309&PinnedHotelID=45025309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106154800/106154755/aa079374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Lodge - Taupo Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=106154755&PinnedHotelID=106154755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/58feb6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pukawa; 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Ruatotara Pukawa Home Pukawa Ruatotara Pukawa Holiday Home Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Pukawa Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Private vacation home Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home Private vacation home Pukawa 597094 ## 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. [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=-38.913837,175.75044&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jnnlFgguo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FQBU%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDQBQDUDQDQDQDQFSDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHMFSHMFOHMHOJOHMHOHOJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLMLGJKLILILGLGJINILGLILENELGLENGLENELENANELCNELAPCLANCNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDN%40NDLDNDLFLDNFLDLDLHNFLHLHLFLFJHLHLJLFJLLJJJJJJJLJHJLLHLJJJLHLJLJNHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHRFLHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDRFPDPDPBPDPDTBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTATAPATAPCRARARCPCTCPCPCTEPCPETEPCPERENGREPGPGPERGLGPGPGNIPGNIPGNILININILININKLKNIJKLKLILMJIJMJKLKJKJMJKJMHMJMFKHMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMDOHMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMCQAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMEMGMIOGKIMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKKKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIMIOIOKMIOIOGMIOGQIOGQGOIQGQGMESGQEQGQESEOESEQESCSEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCSASASAQCU%3FQAUAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QQw8bjm4t8a-_k6PoyRfKH55A6E=) Pukawa Bay, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Kuratau Jetty - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 9 min drive - 11.1 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 17.1 km - Tongariro National Park - 14 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 - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ruatotara - Pukawa Holiday Home located? > Situated in Pukawa, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Taupō and 2.4 mi (3.8 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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