The Gingerbread House Ohakune

11/05/2024

The Silica Rapids Walk from Whakapapa Village is a short and relatively easy walk that covers a good variety of Tongariro National Park scenery.

27/04/2024

$8 sack of carrots! - be sure to stop at and stock up on your veges if you're in the Horopito area! 🥕

11/09/2023

With sharper rates through to October and even more snow in the forecast 'whynot' plan a Spring skiing/boarding trip to Mt Ruapehu and The Gingerbread House Ohakune! Don't miss this epic season 😍

12/08/2023

Just one winter weekend still available: 15-17 September - with this much snow at Mt Ruapehu, and more in the forecast, September is looking like it could be epic! Or check out our mid-week availability and have all this to yourself 😍

01/08/2023

Two bluebird days at the weekend revealed impressive snow coverage at Turoa. More snow is on the way and the High Noon is operating. Get amongst it! ⛷️🏂❄️☃️

25/01/2023

Just 40 minutes drive from Ohakune is the Taranaki Falls loop track, in the Tongariro National Park (access by Skotel in Whakapapa Villlage). The 20m waterfall is breathtaking but the track offers a variety of other scenery as well and is relatively easy - allow 2-3 hours for the walk.

27/12/2022

Have you tried Forest Bathing? Plenty of places in the nearby Tongariro National Park suitable for this!🌲🛁

Forest bathing helps you to get out, slow down and reconnect with our unique natural environment.

30/11/2022

"Maybe not so much 'Don't Miss' as 'Impossible to Miss', this roadside tribute to Ohakune's biggest crop was erected in 1984 and quickly became one of NZ’s most hugged ‘Big Things’. Carrots were first grown in the area during the 1920s by Chinese settlers, who cleared the land by hand and explosives. Ohakune now grows two-thirds of the North Island's total crop.

At 7.5 metres tall, this is a very large model of the tasty orange vegetable and has been installed in the same spot since 1984. The Biggest Vegetable in New Zealand was built for a TV commercial for ANZ Bank and then donated to the town. The area is famed for its farms and carrot production.

The famous giant carrot is joined by some cartoon vegetable friends including a swede, potato, Brussels sprout and parsnip. There is also a fun playground, an assault course for the older kids, mountain biking and walking trails that border the Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park, a place where the whole family will have fun!" (visitruapehu.com)

19/11/2022

Kiwi nearby! This sign is at the bottom of the Ohakune Mountain Road, a couple of minutes away. Let's hope kiwi become more common as efforts to look after them continue.

20/10/2022

A 4-day weekend in Ohakune, travelling on the Northern Explorer Train could be just the ticket! (Thursday to Sunday from Auckland/Papakura/Hamilton, and Friday to Monday from Wellington/Paraparaumu/Palmerston North). Back up and running now, and stopping just 5 minutes walk from The Gingerbread House Ohakune with Spa! We're now on summer rates. Bring a bike, hire when you get here, or walk to what you need including restaurants, coffee, shopping, the museum, the Old Coach Road and Tongariro National Park.

15/10/2022

The Mangawhero Forest Walk is an easy one hour loop walk from The Gingerbread House Ohakune in the Tongariro National Park at the base of Mt Ruapehu.

09/10/2022

This looks like a great trip on Labour weekend Saturday - the Gingerbread House is still available for that long weekend. Wander to the train station 5 minutes away and experience the Raurimu Spiral! 🚂

Step onboard our lovingly restored heritage coaches, hauled by steam locomotive Ja1271. Settle into your seats to enjoy this special trip through the mountains and down the famous Raurimu Spiral to Taumarunui and return - behind steam!

07/10/2022

Bike storage sorted for summer 🚵‍♀️ 🌞 Have you cycled the Old Coach Road yet? Perfect day trip, especially when followed by a soak in the spa 👌

06/10/2022

Amazing day today - the polar blast arrived and left us with about 3cm of snow to enjoy ❄️☃️

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05/10/2022

Waiting for the snow to arrive 🤞

24/09/2022

13/09/2022

Come and see the September snow ☃️❄️⛷️

Ts & Cs Apply

15/08/2022

Let's get behind the Ohakune Volunteer Fire Brigade and help them meet their fundraising goal for this important charity! 👏

Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge : Make a donation today to support me

31/07/2022

Yay - this sounds promising! ⛷️🏂☃️

26/06/2022

20 minutes from Ohakune you'll find the Waiouru Army Museum. A really interesting spot to spend a few hours and a great option for days when the weather isn't cooperating.

12/06/2022

Ohakune Railway Station and nearby museum is well worth a visit - some interesting businesses and the Northern Explorer returns from 25 September too!

22/05/2022

Have you done the Ohakune Old Coach Road? Fascinating biking and walking track between Horopito and Ohakune. Or just walk/bike in as far as the viaducts - track starts a few minutes from the Gingerbread House.

20/05/2022

Ooh, that's a good dump! Exciting! 🎿🛷⛷️🏂

LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!
Just what we all wanted to see this morning, a this blanket of fluffy white snow to low levels th Mt Ruapehu.
Better start getting ya gear ready!
And if ya need new gear the TCB Ultimate sale!
Sale finishes on Queens birthday weekend so dont miss out.
We are amping for the season, how about you!

14/04/2022

From 'Carrot Town' to a bicycle mecca, Ohakune has seen a cycling revolution.

19/03/2022

Full moon rising, accompanied by deer roaring and Ruru/Morepork calling. Quite the welcome!

17/03/2022

Ooh, fingers crossed for 4th June (Queen's Birthday weekend) for the Fresh Direct Ohakune Carrot Carnival 🤞🥕

28/02/2022

The diverse Ruapehu region is home to two national parks with awe-inspiring outdoor activities, history and unique visitor attractions.

24/02/2022

Have you been Mountain Biking in the Ruapehu region? Some great options covered here 🚵‍♀️

When in Ruapehu, you’ve got a head-swirling banquet of 5000 kilometres of trails to graze from, with a range of grades and stories to discover. It’s bikers

23/02/2022

In case you need more ideas about all the fun things there are to do in the Ruapehu region 😍

Nestled in the heart of the North Island, the region is the perfect place for adventurous families and lovers of the outdoors.

19/02/2022

SPONSORED: Travel through the Ruapehu region this summer - with Jason Gunn as your guide.