Really great place to stay and relax. The house is really big and well decorated, the rooms are spacious. The owners are very friendly - they help us book the transport for Tongariro crossing. One night we order a dinner and it was really delicous and healthy. Everything home made. Next to the house there is a small deer farm.... More

This accommodation is in a house on a lifestyle-size block in a rural location about 10 minutes from Ohakune, a small town with a suprisingly excellent selection of eating establishments. Our room was very nice, maybe a bit on the small side, but there was a very large shared lounge area right outside the room to our door, with some... More

We booked our stay in Cairnbrae House as it looked lovely and in such an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Tongiriro National Park. The accomodation was just outside Ohakune and sat amongst stunning grounds with a view of Mt Ruapehu. Our room was a lovely light room with private balcony and we had access to a guest only lounge... More

If you are planning to spend some time in Tongariro National Park on New Zealand's North Island, I suggest you consider staying at the Cairnbrae House B&B in nearby Ohakune on the southern flank of the park. The home is absolutely lovely (with large well-decorated rooms and private baths) the friendly owners have lots of suggestions for local hikes, and... More

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to New Zealand which focused on the National Parks, as we love to hike. If you wish to spend some time in Tongariro National Park (which is absolutely beautiful, ranging from snow-covered peaks to rain forests) you will find lodging is very limited (and pricey) within the park. I would like... More