Stay in the Heart of our National Park

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Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge, Stratford offers boutique accommodation nestled among native forest on the slopes of Mount Taranaki. Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms, spa baths, and bistro dining with breathtaking views of the maunga.

There’s no shortage of things to do in Egmont National Park / Te Papakura o Taranaki, where lush rainforest meets rugged alpine terrain.

Visitors can explore a range of walking activities, from the Maunganui Suspension Bridge to short scenic trails like the Wilkies Pools Loop Track and Dawson Falls Walk. If your after something more challenging then the Pouakai Circuit or the Mount Taranaki summit climb are for you.

The park’s waterfalls, moss-covered forests, and volcanic landscapes make it a paradise for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

After a day of exploring, visitors can relax in the lodge, enjoying warm hospitality and stunning views of the maunga.

Experience Comfort, and Mountain Charm

Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge, Stratford combines comfort with a strong sense of cultural hospitality. The lodge is beautifully positioned for nature-lovers, with immediate access to native forest walks while enjoying modern amenities – each room has convenient parking, tea/coffee making facilities, en-suite bathrooms, many with spa baths for your enjoyment.

Accommodation is offered in several room-types to suit couples, friends, corporates and families. There are eight studio rooms (ideal for two adults) one twin room (with two single beds) alongside a family room an cabin that accommodates up to four people. Each room is designed with comfort in mind to ensure your stay is relaxing.

Whether you’re after a romantic escape, an outdoor adventure base or a relaxed break with your family, Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge offers elegant and gracious accommodation options with a unique cultural and natural setting.


 Guest Rooms

Twin Room

Cozy and inviting, our twin room offers two comfortable single beds—ideal for colleagues, friends, or travel partners. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep and mountain charm, complete with all the essentials for a relaxing stay.


Sleeps: 2 | Beds: 2 Singles | Includes: Freeview TV, Ensuite bathroom, Free Wi-Fi, Heating, Mini bar fridge, Tea/Coffee making facilities

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Studio Room

A spacious, self-contained studio perfect for couples or solo travellers. Enjoy a plush King bed, private ensuite, and convenient tea and coffee facilities. Wake up to stunning natural surroundings in the heart of our National Park.


Sleeps: 2 | Bed: 1 King | Includes: Freeview TV, Mini bar fridge, Ensuite bathroom, Free Wi-Fi, Heating

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Family Room

Designed with families in mind, this room features a King bed and two single beds, providing comfort for all. Enjoy a cosy, well-appointed space to rest and recharge after taking in the region’s breathtaking landscapes.

The family room is one spacious, open-plan room with all beds situated together.


Sleeps: 4 | Beds: 1 King + 2 Singles | Includes: Freeview TV, Mini bar fridge, Ensuite bathroom, Free Wi-Fi, Heating, Family-friendly layout

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Family Cabin

Enjoy your own stand-alone private cabin nestled within the peaceful mountain landscape—ideal for families or travel companions. The Family Cabin features separate rooms, with the main area offering a plush king bed, dining table, couch, kitchenette, and a thermal heating panel for a warm and comfortable stay.

The second room includes two twin beds, perfect for the kids, and leads directly into the bathroom. It’s the ideal base for your mountain escape.

This cabin also includes accessible features, including wheelchair access and a spacious walk-in shower. It is conveniently located just 30 metres from the restaurant entrance.


Sleeps: 4 | Beds: 1 King + 2 Singles | Includes: Freeview TV, Lounge, Kitchenette, Free Wi-Fi, Thermal Heating, Separate room for single beds

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Dinner, Bed, & Breakfast: The perfect Gift.

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Indulge them with the perfect getaway

Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge Gift Vouchers make the perfect present or getaway idea. Choose your value and enjoy all the comforts and amenities our lodge has to offer.

Our Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB) package is a wonderful way to experience your stay and get value for money. Designed for two guests, it includes one night’s accommodation in a studio Room, a delicious two-course dinner, and cooked or continental breakfast for two the following morning.

Gift Vouchers can be purchased below, at the restaurant, or by calling our team.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Dinner options include your choice of entrée & main, main & dessert, or entrée & dessert.

  • Dinner, bed and breakfast packages are available for one person. This is available for $295 per person.

  • For Sunday bookings, cooked breakfast is not available on Mondays. In this case, a continental breakfast or additional third dinner course will be provided instead.

  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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Room Amenities

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Outside Room Parking

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Plush King Bed

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TV

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Spa bath

(not in family cabin)

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Electric blanket

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In-room Tea & coffee

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In-room panel heating

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High-speed Wi-Fi