Lake views, bush setting, Pukawa 71k SW Taupo

New Zealand - Waikato - Omori

Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,Set in native bush overlooking Lake Taupo
Set in native bush overlooking Lake Taupo
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,View from front deck
View from front deck
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,Mt Ruapheu - skiing and hiking
Mt Ruapheu - skiing and hiking
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,Our local lakefront beach
Our local lakefront beach
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Omori,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity9
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Hospitality Exchange Offered

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

This is our modest holiday house in Pukawa at the southern end of Lake Taupo.

Pukawa is a small lakeside holiday area, very quiet & peaceful. Very popular for boating, fishing, swimming and family time!

Our family holiday home is very private & has fabulous views over Lake Taupo. It is set on the hill in native bush - access is via steps and a bush pathway. Access is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues or small children.

The house is spacious & easy care. Floor areas have been recently carpeted (May 2021), all wet areas & the kitchen/dining have fitted lino. Several decks to sit & enjoy the views, bush & birds. Master bedroom has a Queen bed, 2nd bedroom has a Double bed, upstairs is a bunk room and also has a Queen bed. Bathroom has recently been remodelled (2024) and has ashower, toilet and vanity. Kitchen is well appointed. Heating/cooling is via a Heat Pump in the living area. House has wifi.

Two kayaks & life-jackets are available for use, also 2 snow toboggans.

We may be able to make our car available at this location

Great place to relax or use as a base to explore one of NZ's major tourist areas.

Make us an offer! We respond to all requests.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Second home


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Heating

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of boat
  • Use of second home

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Pukawa is a small holiday area on Lake Taupo. It is very popular in the summer as it is lakeside and offers safe swimming & boating. It's also popular in the winter as it is a good place to base yourself for skiing on Mt Ruapehu.

It's close to the tourist attractions of Tongariro National Park with it's fabulous summer hiking/tramping (Tongariro Crossing) & winter snow skiing/boarding (Whakapapa/Mt Ruapehu). Thermal baths, hot mud pools and fabulous trout fishing are all within 15 minutes by car. Taupo with it's restaurants, shops, stunning scenery & activities is only a 45 minutes drive. The closest town is Turangi (bank, supermarket, info centre, shops, bistro/restaurant & medical centre etc) - it is a 15 minute drive from our house.
A car is essential as public transport is extremely limited.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • River
  • Sailing

Leisure

  • Cafés
  • Restaurants

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Pukawa is a great place to base yourself to visit all the attractions of the Central North Island. Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Rotorua and more are all within an easy drive. Some of NZ's best tramps/hiking and of course the best fishing is in this area!

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Walks or jogging paths


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Our house has stairs and a bush walk track for access - it is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues. Children are welcome but please be aware there are stairs and outside decks - it is a very long way for an unsupervised child to fall.

We ask you take care of our house as you would your own, leaving it clean and tidy after your stay.

Pet care is NOT needed at this house.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Hospitality Exchange Offered
  • Homesit Offered
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