Escape to Mount Taranaki

Explore, dine, and unwind.

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Mountain Lodge, Stratford sits high on the eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park, offering peaceful alpine stays with spa baths, bistro dining, and breathtaking views of the Maunga.

Owned by Ngāti Ruanui, the lodge blends comfort, nature, and manaakitanga. Profits support Ngāti Ruanui’s health, education, and environmental initiatives — so your stay gives back to the community.

Your mountain escape awaits — explore, dine, and unwind with us.

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Your alpine retreat beneath Mount Taranaki

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Modern Accommodation

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Seasonal Bistro Dining

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Discover the scenic walks of Mt Egmont National Park

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Mt. Taranaki Summit

(Standing 8,261 Ft.) 

Duration: 4 hours (return)

Duration: 40 mins (return)

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Dawson Falls

(18m Waterfall)

Duration: 4 hours (return)

Kamahi Loop Track

(Goblin Forest)

Duration: 30 mins (return)

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A suspension footbridge with metal railings and support cables stretches across a deep ravine with hills covered in shrubbery, under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.
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Maunganui Gorge

Suspension Bridge

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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Outdoor terrace with wooden tables and chairs in front of the Stratford Mountain House, a white building with glass doors and a sign, surrounded by greenery and trees under a blue sky.
A clean hotel room with two twin beds with white linens and green bed runners, a wooden nightstand between them, wall-mounted reading lamps, a large window with cream curtains showing trees and a parking lot outside, and framed artwork on the walls,
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