New Owners at Waiora Lodge
Waiora Lodge got new owners in April 2019. Patrick, Jo, Bernie and Marie look forward to welcoming you to their holiday home. We hope you...
New BBQ For Waiora Lode!
View looking out over the land from the deck. No New Zealand getaway is complete without a good old fashioned BBQ. So we're happy to...
Construction complete of new stone wall
A new stone wall has just been completed at the entrance to Waiora Lodge. This should make it a little easier to spot driving at speed...
5 facts about Mt Ruapehu
1.) Mt Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano located in Tongariro National Park, in the centre of the North Island, New Zealand. 2.) Mt...
Amazing sunset over National Park
We spent the weekend at Waiora Lodge cutting firewood in preperation for winter. It was still lovely and warm but low humidity so it was...
How long does it take to drive from Auckland to Mt Ruapehu?
The driving time usually takes around 4 hours to get to Mt Ruapehu from Auckland. If you're looking at the ski fields it takes around 4...
How long does it take to walk the Tongariro Crossing?
The beautiful Tongariro Crossing is 19.4 kms from start to finish. Obviously it depends on your level of fitness but it generally takes...
Tongariro National Park - NZ's first national park
In 1887 Tongariro National Park became New Zealand's first national park and the fourth globally. This 80,000 hectare national park has...
Perfect accommodation near Mt Ruapehu for larger groups
Waiora Lodge is perfect for larger groups traveling to the Central North Island. Opposite National Park and Mt Ruapehu Waiora Lodge is...
