Escape to Mount Taranaki

Explore, dine, and unwind.

Mountain Lodge, Stratford is nestled within the eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park, offering peaceful alpine accommodation with relaxing spa-baths, bistro dining, and stunning views of the Maunga. Owned and operated by Ngāti Ruanui, it beautifully combines comfort, nature, and manaakitanga to create a truly unique experience.

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Welcome to Mountain Lodge, Stratford. A Ngāti Ruanui-owned alpine retreat, set 946 metres high towards Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park.

Profits from the Mountain Lodge go back into initiatives supporting Ngāti Ruanui’s health, education and the environment. So staying here also supports indigenous-owned business and community development.

Your mountain escape awaits…               Explore, dine, and unwind with us!

Modern house with snow-covered roof and yard, Mount Taranaki in the background, clear blue sky, and trees surrounding the house.

Your alpine retreat beneath Mount Taranaki

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Modern Accommodation

A neatly made bed with white sheets and pillows in front of a window with a view of green and yellow trees outside.
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Dine

Seasonal Bistro Dining

Two eggs Benedict on a white plate, topped with hollandaise sauce, served with a fried potato and vegetable base.
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Elevate Your Next Event

Dining room with long wooden table, chairs, and large windows showing outdoor deck, decorated with framed artwork and a floral arrangement.
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Discover the scenic walks of Mt Egmont National Park

A person walking on a wooden bridge through a lush, moss-covered forest.

Kamahi Loop Track

(Goblin Forest)

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A climber ascending a snow-covered mountain slope with a volcanic crater in the background. The scenery includes snowy terrain, volcanic rock, and distant landscape views under a cloudy sky.

Mt. Taranaki Summit

(Standing 8,261 Ft.) 

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Two hikers, a man and a woman, standing on rocks in front of a tall waterfall surrounded by lush green forest.

Dawson Falls

(18m Waterfall)

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Maunganui Gorge

Suspension Bridge

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Our Kaitiakitanga

Profits from Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge are reinvested directly into initiatives that support the wellbeing and growth of Ngāti Ruanui people. Rather than operating purely as a commercial venture, the lodge plays a vital role in funding programmes that uplift the Iwi and the wider community.

These profits help sustain a range of initiatives including education and training grants, community and marae support, health and wellness services, and cultural and environmental projects.

By staying or dining at Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge, guests contribute to the continued empowerment of Ngāti Ruanui and the preservation of their cultural and environmental heritage.

Your visit helps protect Maunga Taranaki for future generations.

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A wooden tiki statue with intricate carvings of a face, tongue sticking out, placed behind a rustic wooden fence.
Group of people walking up stairs towards a suspension bridge over a green valley at sunset.
Mountain valley with dense green vegetation, rocky cliffs, and a cloudy sky overhead.
A mountain with snow patches and steep slopes, viewed from a gravel trail with green bushes in the foreground.
Outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs outside the Stratford Mountain House, a building with white siding and large glass doors, in a natural setting with trees and a blue sky.
A bedroom with two white beds with green bedspreads, a window with cream curtains, and wall art featuring a red rose and an abstract image, with natural light coming in.
A suspension bridge crossing over a green, hilly valley with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Rolled and folded white towels placed on a wooden bench inside a sauna or spa room with wooden panel walls.
A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, with visible flames and rocks inside the firebox.
Long metal suspension bridge with decorative white railings extending across lush green mountainous landscape at sunset.