Why is Wairakei famous?

Why is Wairakei famous?

The area is also known for its impressive Maori rock carvings, extreme mountain bike trails and geothermal pools. While fishing remains popular on the lake, activities like kayaking, water skiing and sailing also attract visitors from around the world.

Who owns Wairakei Resort?

Oriental Holdings
The Chateau in Tongariro National Park and the Wairakei Resort in Taupo are ultimately owned by global investment company Oriental Holdings, a publicly listed Malaysian company controlled by the Loh family.

Is Taupo a city?

Taupō (Māori pronunciation: [ˈtaʉpɔː]), sometimes written Taupo, is a town on the north-eastern shore of Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake, in the central North Island. It is the largest urban area of the Taupō District, and the second-largest urban area in the Waikato region, behind Hamilton.

When was Chateau Tongariro built?

1929
The elegant Chateau Tongariro is located within Whakapapa Village – in the heart of the Tongariro National Park and was constructed in 1929. Today, the hotel provides accommodation, restaurants, bars, conference facilities and is a popular wedding destination throughout the year.

How many rooms does Chateau Tongariro have?

The hotel rooms were gradually upgraded and reduced in number from 90 to 64, but the profitability of the Chateau declined.

How many rooms are there in the château?

The château, six times the size of most, has 440 rooms, and a fireplace for every day of the year. It consists of a keep in the shape of a Greek cross, with four towers and two wings surrounded by stables.

What does Taupo mean in Māori?

great cloak of Tia
The name Taupō is from the Māori language and is a shortened version of Taupō-nui-a-Tia. The longer name was first given to the cliff at Pākā Bay, on the eastern shore of the lake, and means the “great cloak of Tia”. It was named for Tia, the Māori explorer who discovered the lake.

How far is it from the château to the start of the Tongariro Crossing?

20 minutes
Adventurous spring and summer visitors to Chateau Tongariro are always delighted to find that they’re only 20 minutes’ drive from the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. A must for experienced hikers, the legendary 8-hour, 20km trek is renowned as New Zealand’s best one-day walk.

Where do you stay when doing the Tongariro Crossing?

National Park Village Right on the edge of the Tongariro National Park, the small village of National Park is an ideal stay for primarily doing the Tongariro Crossing, accessing the Mt Ruapehu ski fields in winter, as well as other walks in the national park.

Can I stay at Escape to the Chateau?

There are three booking options: Floating Dome, Land Dome, or both Domes. The Floating Dome has one double bed, sleeps two people and is £350 per night. The Land Dome is situated by the side of the moat and has one double bed and two singles – perfect for two adults and two children.

Why has Escape to the Chateau stopped?

In an interview with The Telegraph earlier this year, the couple revealed that they hate being seen as a “celebrity couple” and so have always refused to allow the show to be aired on French television channels in order to maintain as private a life as they possibly can when the cameras aren’t rolling.

How many Māori live in Taupo?

It is the largest urban area of the Taupō District, and the second-largest urban area in the Waikato region, behind Hamilton. It has a population of 26,000 (June 2021)….Taupō