A country lodge on an estate of over 5000 hectares of native bush at 339 Kurua Road in Waimarino, Ruapehu. The website says the lodge was originally built in the early 2000s, with mudstone cement blocks sourced from Nelson, and that it is now under new ownership. It describes a traditional farm with the luxury of a boutique country lodge, with a crackling fireplace as guests arrive. Guest suites have plush bedding and large windows that frame the hills, and the common areas have comfortable seating. Walking trails cross fields with grazing sheep and follow serene streams, with views of distant mountains.
The website says the estate suits both romantic getaways and family retreats, and describes it as a full experience with the comforts of a high-end boutique hotel. It lies 8 km west of National Park village and Tongariro National Park, and is about half an hour's drive from Owhango, halfway between National Park and Taumarunui on SH 4. The website says it is off the beaten track, but still easy to reach. The mudstone blocks from Nelson are the detail the website returns to most.