The lodge offers warm, comfortable accommodation and is only a short drive from the Whakapapa ski field. It overlooks the Whakapapanui River and is surrounded by native beech forest with a wonderful view of Mt Ruapehu. It is close to a range of interesting day walksarrow_outward where you may see native wildlife including whio (blue duck), tomtits, kiwi, robins, tūī, grey warbler, rifleman (titipounamu), bellbirds, fantails, or kererū. There are cafes and restaurants in the village, which is just a 10-minute walk away. Here, you will also find the Department of Conservation’s visitor centre, which is well worth a visit. For your own safety, please check out all walks and weather conditions with the DOC visitor centre. Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society
