Matai Lodge is situated in the heart of Ohakune, with magnificent views of Mt Ruapehu. Just a 20 minute drive up the mountain to Turoa ski field and only a further 20 minutes to Whakapapa on the other side of the mountain.
Take advantage of our shuttle service which provides daily transport to the World famous Tongariro Crossing as well as all other walks in Tongariro and Whanganui national park. In winter transport is also provided to Turoa ski field, or to Whakapapa ski field if closed.
Matai lodge is also the point of contact for all Yeti Tour bookings, providing guided and freedom hire canoe adventures along the idyllic Whanganui River as well as the Bridge to nowhere. 2-6 Day Trips available.
Dine at some of Ohakune's finest restaurants, bars and café's by night and shop by day, all only 2 minutes walk from the lodge.
Accommodation includes: Doubles, Twins, Family Rooms, 4 bed dorms, one 6-bed dorm and one 8-bed dorm. Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, all bedding provided and towel hire available.
Facilities include: Two fully equipped kitchens, laundry and drying room, central heating, dining and lounge areas with pool table, X-Box, high-speed internet, two TV rooms with multi-language satellite TV, home theatre system with free DVD's and videos.
Discount available for YHA and BBH members.
Our friendly crew are happy to assist you in any way to ensure your stay with us is a pleasurable and memorable one.
We are located along State Highway 49 on the corner of Clyde & Rata Streets, Ohakune.
You can get to us by traveling on State Highway 1 and taking the Ohakune turn off on to state highway 49 at Waiouru, alternatively if you are traveling along State highway 4, you also need to take state highway 49 which will bring you here.
Look forward to seeing you here!
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Location and Contact
Location
• We are located along State Highway 49 on the corner of Clyde & Rata Streets, Ohakune.
• The Bus Stop is 40m from LKNZ (Ohakune Tongariro Crossing Stop)
• Nakedbus operates a service between Auckland and Wellington that stops in Ohakune. See http://www.nakedbus.com
• Intercity runs regular services from Taupo to Ohakune. There are also services from Auckland and Wellington that stop in Ohakune. See http://www.intercity.co.nz
• Travelling by car on State Highway 1, at Waiouru turn off onto state highway 49 for Ohakune. Alternatively travelling along State Highway 4, turn off onto state highway 49 which will bring to Ohakune.
Map
Address: 1 Rata Street, Manuwatu, Ohakune, New Zealand
Distance to city center: 0.97 km
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Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Family-Friendly Hostel
Older travelers (+50)
Party Hostel
Quiet Rest
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Luggage Storage
Parking
Bike Rental ($25)
Breakfast ($7.00)
Dinner
Towels ($3.00)
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Wi-Fi in Rooms
24 Hour Security
BBQ Grill
Bar
Board Games
Book Collection/Exchange
Cable TV
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Gameroom
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Jobs/Work Available
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Outdoor Seating
Pool Table
Power Point/Sockets in Rooms
Sport
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Airport Pickup
Lockers in Rooms
Service Animals
Pet-Friendly
Genders: Males & Females
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages
Min. Age without Parent: 18
Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: Unlimited
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 7 AM - 9 PM
Size: Very Large (100+ beds)
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