Alpine Apartments
Alpine Apartments have three bedrooms (one double, one twin, one set of single bunks) and offer accommodation for up to six people. A full size kitchen includes crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and pots, microwave oven, (one apartment has a cook top and one a full size wall oven), refrigerator, jug and toaster.
The bedrooms are furnished with heaters, electric blankets, linen, duvets, and towels.
The lounge area has a full lounge suite, radiant heating, radio, CD, DVD and television.
The bathroom is spacious, fully tiled and has ceiling heating, shower, vanity, and toilet.
Complete laundry facilities are a washing machine, tumble drier, laundry tub, drying rack and outside clothesline.
Off-street parking. Vehicles can be left while undertaking overnight tramps or canoeing down the Whanganui River.
Proximity to:
Two minutes walk to the Railway Station and Cafe
Two minutes walk to the Schnapps bar
Ten minutes drive to the Whakapapa Visitor Centre
Twenty minutes to Whakapapa Ski Area
55 minutes drive to Turoa Ski Area
Thirty minutes drive to Tokaanu Thermal pools
One hour fifteen minutes drive to Taupo (100km)
Twenty minutes drive to Ohakune
Twenty five minutes drive to Taumarunui
Activities in the area include:
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Trout fishing
• Horse riding
• Tramping
• Mountain Biking
• Historical site seeing
• 4WD adventure
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Caving
• Flightseeing
• Mountain climbing
• Natural encounters
• Nature tours
• Rafting
• Vocanic geothermal encounters
• Walking/trekking
• Golfing
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Restaurant |
Business Center |
Steam Room |
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Bar |
Internet Connection |
Wheelchair Accessible |
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Room Service |
Conference Facilities |
Animal Friendly |
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Laundry Service |
Swimming Pool |
Concierge Desk |
Storage Areas |
Gym |
Travel Desk |
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Car Park |
Sauna |
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Additional: Each apartment is well heated and has laundry and drying facilities plus a fully equipped kitchen making for a comfortable stay. You have the choice of eating in or eating out at local bars and restaurants which are within easy walking distance of the apartments.
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Room Amenities |
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Private Shower |
Microwave |
Telephone |
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Private Bathtub |
Air Conditioning |
Fax |
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Private Jacuzzi |
Electric Fan |
Minibar |
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Private Toilet |
TV |
Coffee Maker |
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Private Kitchen |
Video/DVD/Movies |
Hair Dryer |
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Stove |
Internet Connection |
Trouser Press |
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The volcanic plateau is unique in New Zealand with four volcanoes and thermal areas, which are still active. Mount Ruapehu is highest mountain in the North Island at 2797m and has the two largest ski areas in the country with 1800 hectares of skiable terrain. There is a heap of scope for skiers and snow boarders as well as excellent facilities and packages for beginners. For those who simply want to play in the snow, to ride the chair lifts and to enjoy the spectacular scenery, Ruapehu has it all. In the summer months the mountain walking trails and forest trails are popular with young and old alike. Transport runs daily in the summer to Tongariro Crossing from National Park Village as well as the mountain bike trails. |
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Winter Sport
Mount Ruapehu has NZ's 2 largest ski areas; Whakapapa (20 minutes) & Turoa (55 minutes) A great range of beginners slopes to expert terrain for skiers & boarders.
Walks & Treks
There are a host of trails from gentle short walks to multi day treks including the Tongariro Crossing & Ruapehu Crater
Mountain Biking
There are many old logging trails all around the area to explore including the Pines, Fishers Track and the 42 Traverse
Whanganui River
A unique three day journey in a remote wilderness & visit the Bridge to Nowhere & stay overnight at the Tieke Marae. A one day trip is available with a canoe down and a jet boat return to suit those with less time to spare.
Volcano Flights
Sightseeing flights over the volcanoes are a special way to quickly get an overview of the Tongariro National Park
Lord of the Rings
The volcanic plateau was home to the most sinister of the Lord of the Rings locales, Morder stronghold of the dark lord Saurian. Several filming sites included Emyn Muil at Whakapapa ski area, Mt Ngauruhoe featured as Mt Doom and Ithilien camp was near the Mangawhero Falls.
Railway heritage
The Main Trunk Railway which was opened in 1908 after 23 years of construction through some very rugged bush country with deep ravines to include several viaducts, tunnels and the famous Raurimu Spiral.
Fishing
Ruapehu and the surrounding areas boast world class wilderness trout fishing. Offering angling of all types, from trophy fishing to the ever challenging wilderness backcountry head waters..
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