The Powderhorn Chateau is a favourite destination for travelers, ski and mountain enthusiasts and is an ideal venue for events and special occasions.
The Powderhorn is one of the premier accommodation facilities in the Ruapehu district. Located in Ohakune the hotel combines the ambience of a traditional European ski chalet with the comfort of a luxury hotel, the Powderhorn Chateau provides an ideal base for those wishing to explore this stunning alpine wonderland, one of only a handful of sites throughout the world to be given dual natural and cultural World Heritage status by UNESCO
To our most gracious hosts…
The Powderhorn stands alone in my mind as the single most nurturing oasis on this sacred island! Nestled in the crisp mountain air, beckoning us forever to return, you rival our most pleasurable elf retreats.
— Sean Astin (SAM)
Within a few minutes walk of the hotel our guests can explore some of New Zealand’s oldest native bush. The park boasts diverse landscapes consisting of volcanic peaks, dense beech forests and thermal hot springs and offers numerous walking tracks, including the stunning Tongariro Crossing which many consider the finest one-day walk in New Zealand. Check out our walking packages including the new Sunrise Tour.
The beautiful Whanganui National Park is also close at hand, a diverse landscape of rivers, waterfalls, gorges abundant in native flora and fauna. We suggest you take the Bridge to Nowhere jet boat tour an exciting journey on the Whanganui River including a walk to the lost bridge. You might even like to paddle in a canoe back downstream to complete a rewarding day. Check out our two night Whanganui River package.
Ruapehu Great Bike Rides
The Ruapehu region’s best bike trails are profiled in a new brochure. Some of the featured rides are near Ohakune, and Raetihi, and some, such as the Ohakune Old Coach Road, are part of the Government’s cycleway initiative. The first stage of the cycleway, starting from the Ohakune Heritage Railway station at The Junction (close to the Powderhorn), is already open. The Ruapehu Great Bike Rides brochure is downloadable by clicking here.
