Your mountain base at Whakapapa
Stay right on the mountain in the heart of Iwikau Village. Warm, welcoming and packed with everything you need, Tauwira is an affordable year-round base for skiing, hiking, biking and unforgettable Ruapehu adventures.
Sleep warm
Tauwira sleeps up to 20 people across five insulated and heated bunk rooms. Beds are booked individually, with room configurations of 5, 5, 4, 3 and 3.
Relax and recharge
Gather in the spacious open-plan lounge and dining area or head downstairs for television, foosball and a relaxed place to unwind after a big day.
Mountain-ready facilities
Multiple showers and bathrooms, laundry facilities, a large drying room, seasonal lockers and a ski-repair workbench make mountain life easy.
Lodge life
Tauwira is friendly, social and shared, with everyone pitching in to cook, clean and care for the lodge. Bring your bedding, pillowcase, towels and food; access instructions will be sent before your stay.
An unbeatable location
The lodge sits at the Top of the Bruce, in the centre of the Iwikau Village loop road—with the rare luxury of parking right outside the door.
Cook and connect
The self-catering kitchen has two ovens, a large fridge and freezer, plus a separate drinks fridge. Bring your own food and enjoy cooking together.
