About this Holiday House
Beautifully renovated iconic century-old Owhango Post Office's "East Wing" was originally the Post Master's home which today has been furnished with:
> Two-Three elegant 1940s style Bedrooms (Queen and 2 x Doubles)
> Art deco style Bathroom with Shower
> 1950s style Kitchen-Dining with adjoining Laundry
> [Do note this Guest-Wing includes a dining table with 4 x chairs and no separate Lounge.]
> This property is ideal for those wanting simplicity with elegance and don't need "all the bells & whistles".
Access also available to the adjacent Garage to store outdoor equipment such as mountain bikes, skis, snowboards, fishing-rods etc, including power-points & garden-hose to wash your gear.
LOCATION:
> 1-30 Mins to many of NZ's top walking hikes, and many of NZ's best cycle trails - almost bordering Tongariro National Park's conservation areas
> 30-Mins to NZ's largest ski-field Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu
> World-class Fly-Fishing minutes away
> Fantastic base for the extraordinary Forgotten Highway, mighty Whanganui River and incredible Bridge to Nowhere
> 4Hrs to Auckland and 4Hrs to Wellington
For authentically historic and truly unique home-away-from-home facilities including:
> "Ruapehu" Bedroom: Queen+ and Office Desk space
> "Tongariro" Bedroom: Double
> "Ngauruhoe" Bedroom: Double
> Art deco style Bathroom with Shower (eco water-saving shower rose)
> Hub of the home Kitchen-Dining (with adjoining Laundry incl washing machine & clothes dryer)
> Heat-pump/Air-con in the Kitchen-Dining
> Heater in each bedroom & Electric blanket on each bed
NIGHTY RATE:
Basic rate is based on up to four guests staying in two Bedrooms.
If you require all three bedrooms, simply book your reservation as 5-6 Guests. :)
THE OLD POST OFFICE LODGE Holiday Home's EAST-WING is especially perfect for 2-3 singles/couples, or a Family, wanting simple elegance in a place rich with authentic heritage - without all the "bells & whistles".
For those wanting more upmarket accommodation with extensive amenities, we recommend the Post Office's stunning WEST-WING.