Rata Ohakune

15/08/2023

15/08/2023

We have spent the past few years restoring and vamping up the Ohakune Post Office.
Originally built in 1909, extensive renovations in 1942, a little addition in 1970, and then a total facelift starting in 2019 with completion in 2022.

Isn't she fantastic!!
Take a read here for further info on the history of this great building: https://www.rataohakune.co.nz/en/the-old-post-office

28/07/2023

Above the clouds, up at Turoa this afternoon.

What a start to the weekend!!

(Photo: Kristin Thompson)

26/07/2023

Introducing Mawhero at Rata Ohakune, our family apartment.

With 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with King beds, and 1 with King single bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a large dining table, smart T.V., a private spa pool, secure dry room for snow gear... the list goes on!
This apartment is a great option when traveling with 2 families.

Rata Ohakune Boutique Apartments are a short walk to Ohakune main town center so be sure to get out and explore our mountain town.

For more info, and to view our other two apartments, check out our website www.rataohakune.co.nz

29/06/2023

There's plenty of fun to be had in Ohakune these school holidays!! Be sure to get the kids involved in TCB Ohakune challenge below 📸🤩

29/06/2023

The Mountain is gearing up....and so are we!

With an open date of July 1st and snow forecasted this week, book in for your school holiday accommodation now and get ready to have some fun with the kids.

Rata offers each apartment their own dryroom ensuring that your snow gear is all ready for you to get back to the slopes the next day.
Book directly on our website www.rataohakune.co.nz and use the code FRIENDS10 for 10% discount on your stay these school holidays.

24/06/2023

We're waiting on the edge of our seats 🤞🤞🤞⛷️🏂☃️

Hi there everyone, Pure Tūroa and Whakapapa Holdings are still working hard to save our season!
Check out the latest official statement from the Whakapapa Holdings team,
Send out some positive vibes to them and let's hope they can get it done to save the jobs and livelihoods of all the mountain staff and everyone in the region that are relying on the winter tourism.
Good luck Dave and the team we hope you get it done for everyone!

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd Update

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd deal to acquire Whakapapa ski field has been delayed rather than halted, after failing to gain sufficient support at the creditors’ meeting on Tuesday.

We were of course disappointed that the vote for option B (sale of Whakapapa and Turoa to WHL and PTL respectively) was narrowly defeated, leading to the current liquidation process and the extended uncertainty this has caused for all stakeholders, in particular the committed staff and local communities who depend on the winter season getting under way as soon as practicable to provide security of jobs and income. A positive vote for option B by some RSSA members, rather than the protest vote (their words) lodged, would have enabled a more streamlined transaction and greater certainty for staff.

There has been much made of a lack of consultation throughout this process, much of it factually incorrect. WHL staff, shareholders and directors have been in discussion with many stakeholders including Iwi, DoC and other Central Plateau affected parties since late 2022, remain so today and will continue to be in the future. Has it been perfect and reached everyone? No. Are we committed to ensuring our doors are always open for discussion? Absolutely.

We acknowledge that obtaining factual information during a process such as this can be challenging and frustrating however that doesn’t mean that spreading misinformation is the next best thing. We ask parties that have been doing so to please stop, for the sake of the community and the divisions it is causing.

We remain committed to concluding a deal as soon as practicable.

The terms of the deal offered to the creditors meeting will be the basis for talks with the liquidator. This includes 2023 seasons passes at $599 and Life Pass renewal for $1850 for pre-2019 passes and $599 for 2019 release passes.

We will continue to work closely with Iwi and government to facilitate license arrangements in a timely and considerate manner.

Tom Elworthy
Director

11/05/2023

The clouds parted briefly today and look what we saw: Ruapehu, all dressed in white!
We're so excited for Winter 2023 ❄️

07/04/2023

Just a short walk down the main road from our apartments you will come across the widely known Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park This is definitely a park to check out! There's plenty for all ages, not only the young, but the young at heart.



Visit our website www.rataohakune.co.nz to book directly with us. We look forward to hosting you.

05/04/2023

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Ohakune. The warm days are perfect for exploring the many bush walks around the town. The walk pictured here is directly across the road from our apartments.


Visit our website: www.rataohakune.co.nz to book directly with us.

25/07/2022

What a lovely review from Juliana for her stay at Apt Mawhero.

Mawhero has two king size beds and a bunk room - sleeping up to 8 guests.

www.rataohakune

What a lovely review from Juliana for her stay at Apt Mawhero.

Mawhero has two king size beds and a bunk room - we can sleep up to 8 guests.

www.rataohakune

22/07/2022

There's plenty of fun to be had in Ohakune! We have a special rate of $500 per night (plus cleaning) running until the end of July 2022. Visit www.rataohakune.co.nz to book with us.