The elegant self-contained cottage is a secluded country retreat located near the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves. Tapanui Cottage offers accommodation totally unlike any run-of-the-mill hotel or motel accommodation in New Zealand.

Tapanui Cottage is set on a 770-hectare working sheep and cattle farm with over 4,000 sheep and 650 cattle roaming the hillsides. Experience New Zealand's Wakato and Waitomo activities. Take pleasure in the uninterrupted views of the undulating countryside which is dotted with rocky outcrops and pockets of bush.

The attractively decorated two-bedroom self-contained cottage is for guests who require independence. The cottage has recently been refurbished and has one super-king/twin and one queen bedroom with bath/shower and two toilets, fully equipped kitchen for self-catering including a microwave and dishwasher, dining room, guest laundry, casual lounge with log fire, TV, CD/DVD stereo system.

The property is close to many attractions and activities, including Waitomo Caves, Lost World, the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company, Kiwi House, horse trekking, Marokopa Falls and golf courses.

From Tapanui Country House it is an easy two-hour drive to Rotorua and Taupo, and two and a half hours to Auckland Airport.

Whether staying on the property or exploring, Tapanui Cottage gives guests those very special moments that cameras and memories capture. You'll treasure the memories of your visit to Tapanui forever.

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