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Simple, comfy rural getaway, Taupo
🏡 tiny home
🛁 outdoor bath
🌞 off-the-grid
👫 sleeps 2 (+child)

31/10/2026

🌿 November at Kawakawa Hut

Summer is getting closer, and we’ve been treated to a little taste of warmer days! November in Taupō brings those beautiful mild spring conditions, with daytime temperatures averaging around 19°C and cooler evenings of 8–9°C. Perfect weather for getting outdoors and exploring. ☀️

There’s plenty happening around the region and here on the farm! From Guy Fawkes celebrations and the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge to sumer planting, fresh growth and longer days spent outdoors, November is when things really start to come alive. 🍅🌽🥬 🍑

And if you’re dreaming of a little spring getaway, we still have plenty of availability throughout November at Kawakawa Hut! 💛

Come for the quiet, stay for the lake, the walks, the farm life and a few much-needed slow days in the country.

Why not make November your excuse to escape?

Book your stay here 👉 www.kawakawahut.com/book

31/10/2026

Questionable Hut guests! 🦆

Weekly sauna sessions at The Sauna Project Kinloch

Lake Rotoiti hot pool missions with family, a must do experience

Summer time is coming!

Checking out the views for where we plan to build our sauna

Black boy peach blossoms, very excited for these 🍑

Off to sauna with our silly sauna hats!

Fly fishing the Tongariro River

Apple blossoms in the golden light 🍎

Ducks free range everywhere!

Summer seedlings 🌱

Asparagus is back!

Mornings like these! 26 out of 31 days have been booked this month.

Sauna build looking cute!

Dot & Frankie at our schools Ag Day

Gardeners lunch 🥗

More seeds

Building the seats

2nd lot of potatoes in 🥔

Kūmara shoots are taking over! Patiently waiting for consistent warm weather to plant them out 🍠

09/10/2026

Why book direct with us? 💛

Enjoy a more affordable nightly rate of $220 instead of $285 on Airbnb.

🙏 You’re booking with the people who designed, built and continue to care for Kawakawa Hut. It’s a little more personal, and we love that.

Book direct at 👉 www.kawakawahut.com

02/10/2026

The best start to the weekend! 🔥💦

We’re stoked that The Sauna Project Kinloch is now set up by the Kinloch Marina — and we’ve quickly become regular sauna goers!

With a wood-fired sauna and regular weekend sessions, it’s the perfect way to unwind. Three 15-minute sauna sessions with a quick dip in the lake in between is invigorating, refreshing and leaves you feeling amazing!
Book your session via The Sauna Project website 👉www.thesaunaproject.co.nz

30/09/2026

🌿 October at Kawakawa Hut

Spring has well and truly arrived at the Hut. Days in Taupō are generally cool and fresh, with average highs around 15°C and overnight temperatures around 7°C. Think crisp mornings, sunny spring days, cool breezes and those beautiful longer evenings, thanks to daylight savings.

There’s plenty happening — school holidays, Labour Weekend, our local school Ag Day, Halloween, and things really start happening around the farm — spring planting for the summer ahead, fresh growth and longer days outside. 🍅🌽🥬

And if you’re thinking about a spring escape… we still have some October dates available at Kawakawa Hut.
Come for the quiet, stay for the lake, walks, farm life and a few slow days in the country. Book 👉 www.kawakawahut.com/book 🤎

30/09/2026

Lamb fun! We have had 7 new lambs, 3 of those have been bottle fed… this is Dot, Frankie’s Ag day lamb 🐑

The beginnings of peach blossoms 🍑

Hosted guests for 23 nights out of the 30 days in September 🙏

More lamb spam!

Enjoying evenings by candlelight thanks Fine Handmade Pottery and Bespoke Workshops in Taupō/ NZ

Seed potatoes planted, Christmas new potatoes are on!

Divided and planted a new strawberry bed 🍓

Our view just got a whole lot better, neighbour felled a boundary line of old pines that were up to the snow line!

Celebrated our daughters 8th birthday at Lake Taupo Holiday Resort 🎈

Kinloch lakefront kayak sessions

Blossom is home after 2.5 months!

New paddocks are in!

Flowers are finally emerging

All the animals

Sauna project has begun 👀

Lots of international guests 🇸🇬

27/09/2026

A very late share, sitting in my draft folder! But it’s always a special time when we get to enjoy the Hut! 🎈For my birthday (back in June!) we had a little party - as kids are always keen for any excuse! So nice to enjoy the outdoor space, even on a cold winters day! The garden is so established now, you feel tucked away behind the hedge and then the outdoor fire, she is a weapon! A little bit westy in design but she does her job so well 👍 🔥

22/06/2026

Magical mornings ✨

This is where my day often begins — walking Betty along a sheltered, sun-filtered track winding through native bush. Follow it all the way and you’ll reach Kinloch, or for those more adventurous complete the 30km loop of the Great Lake Trail.

These quiet moments often stop me in my tracks, a reminder of how grateful I am for the day, and the place we call home.

Keep scrolling to find our secret track, just opposite our driveway 🌿 a bit scrambley in places but pops you straight down onto the track.

10/06/2026

Our little corner of paradise just keeps getting better ✨

Right next door to Kawakawa Hut, the former Kinloch Glamping is now home to with Terri, a beautiful new yoga studio with epic views 🗻

🧘 Terri is an wonderful teacher, and I’ve personally been enjoying her classes at the local hall for the past 7 years. She creates a welcoming space for all levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking for something more advanced.

Be sure to get in touch with her to check out the weekly schedule or book something special 💫

Namaste 🙏

14/04/2026

6️⃣ years of hosting at our Hut ✨

What started as a simple idea has grown into something pretty special. We’re so grateful for every guest who’s been part of the journey.

To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favourite photos 📸 and a timeline of moments that have shaped it all.

Still the same cosy space to slow down, switch off, and enjoy the simple things 🌿🔥🛁

What’s in store for 2026… watch this space 👀

Address

112 Kawakawa Road
Taupo
3377

Website

http://kawakawahut.com/

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