Winter Escape
Stay at award-winning Whakaipo Lodge for two nights of escape. Enjoy a soothing soak in Wairakei Terraces Thermal Hot Pools then relax in the guest lounge by the roaring log fire or in your secluded suite with a gourmet pizza & bottle of house wine.
Inclusions
- Two nights' accommodation in one of our well appointed & secluded suites
- A gourmet pizza & bottle of house wine to share on one night of stay
- Entry for two to Wairakei Terraces Thermal Hot Pools
- Glass of wine or local craft beer & delicious canapés or tasting platter each evening
- Welcome afternoon tea/espresso coffee
- Daily gourmet breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
**Price is for two people for two nights in one of our suites and is valid for stays between 1 June - 30 September 2025. Not available on NZ public holiday weekends. Subject to availability at time of enquiry/booking.**
Please use the BOOK NOW button on this page and book two consecutive nights in one of our suites and state in the special requirements that you would like the Winter Escape Package and we will amend rates/inclusions accordingly & re-confirm.
Alternatively contact us here to email us with your booking enquiry and any questions you may have, or if you would like us to tailor a package to suit.
From approximately late June/early July (subject to snow conditions) you can Ski Whakapapa, New Zealand's largest field on Mt Ruapehu. For up to date snow conditions and skiing packages see this link. A trip up the Sky Waka Gondola to the Knoll Ridge Cafe ion Mt Ruapehu s a must for everyone at any time of year, even if you're not a skier. Then relax and enjoy Lake Taupo with its excellent shopping and cafes. Luxuriate in our thermal pools or stroll or bike any number of beautiful trails on the lake edge.
Winter is the perfect time to escape to Taupo.
Additional options include guided Winter Tongariro Alpine Crossing, trout fishing (river & lake) or mountain bike the Great Lake Trail or Great Lake Pathway with our very own Adventure Shuttles and so much more!
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