Accommodation Kakahi / Taumarunui NZ

Rua Awa Lodge is located in the quiet rural village of Kakahi just off SH4 between National Park, gateway to the World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park, and Taumarunui a small friendly town at the confluence of the Ongarue and Whanganui Rivers in the King Country.

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New Zealand Tourism
Sustainability Commitment

Rua Awa is part of this program that sets out 12 commitments that individual businesses work towards to create a world-leading truly sustainable industry that covers not only environmental, but also community, visitor and economic benefits.

Tiaki Promise

A commitment to care for people, place and culture as New Zealanders and international visitors Care for the land, sea and nature, treading lightly and leaving no trace Travel safely, showing care and consideration for all Respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind

We offer picturesque self contained accommodation set on twenty acres with a mix of gardens, orchards, expansive lawns, native bush, cattle, sheep and stunning views to Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro. We border a DoC reserve that resonates with the sound of birdsong, enjoy nature on your doorstep with private access to the Whanganui and Whakapapa rivers, enjoy great fishing, swimming and walking ...find out more

Kitiakitanga Guardianship & Protection

We are committed to sustainability, our footprint is light, we are guardians of this beautiful whenua (land) always striving to protect it and leave it better than we found it for future generations.

We wholeheartedly support New Zealand businesses that have the same values as us, believing that we are stronger together and grow alongside each other. Everything we use and provide for our guests is NZ made, earth friendly, biodegradable, compostable
or recyclable.

We are passionate about biological farming, growing healthy animals and food for ourselves and our
guests to enjoy.

We express Manaakitanga (kindness and respect for others) to all our guests

Contact Details
If you have an enquiry please get in touch
with us by phoning us on the numbers below

New Zealand-based guests
Phone 021 083 35173
International guests
Phone +64 21 083 35173

Wellbeing

Being able to combine a lifetime interest and passion for Yoga and wholefoods in one lovely place at Rua Awa, and then sharing this space with guests, friends, family and students has been a dream come true.

My training encompasses Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga as well as Functional Movement Patterns. I have certificates in Food as Medicine and Biological Farming. My approach is holistic, blending nutrition, movement patterns and Yoga into an uplifting experience.

My Yoga classes often follow the seasons with opportunities to attend corresponding nutrition workshops to help establish and create long lasting health benefits.

At Rua Awa we have created a flourishing farm and garden that feeds us, our friends, family and guests, the Kakahi Kitchen garden and menu is a truly seasonal garden to plate offering.

Taking time to focus and understand food & energy through Yoga and gardening is a very grounding experience.

Guest Yoga

Catering for all levels, please email me for private classes. Prices start from $30 per person.

Public Yoga

Classes at Rua Awa are seasonal and taught in blocks of 4 to 8 weeks. The next term starts in October 2024. Please email me to register your interest. Prices start from $15 per person.

Workshops

My workshops are fun and informative! with participants making, sampling and taking home the results of their efforts, as well as comprehensive notes. I always add in neat little extras, hard to source ingredients, tips and treats. A totally immersive few hours in a stunning location. Delicious nutritious morning or afternoon tea included.

Workshops are limited to six people, due to this small number we are happy to create a workshop for you and your friends, why not get a group together and contact me for pricing and options.

Some of our workshop options! prices start from $40 per person.

Creating Healthy Habits - Learn how to make delicious, nutritious, energizing food for yourself and your family quickly and easily.

Adventures in Wellbeing - ferment, culture, cook, supporting the mind and body. A great follow up to this workshop would be Wild and Free!

Wild and Free – dive deeper into fermenting with great ideas around Kimchi and Sauerkraut, this workshop will make you palate sing!

Seasonal Beauty – these workshops are held four times a year to coincide with the seasons, they look at how certain foods support you through that particular season, and align with our seasonal Yoga practice. We cook together and share a communal lunch.

A Creative Space for You – Journaling and self-care to help make sense of your thoughts and feelings. You’ll learn simple meditation and breathing techniques as well.

Simple and Sustainable – make your own natural cleaning products with things you probably already have at home! includes comprehensive notes and tips, we’ll also make bath/foot soak and bubble bath, lots of fun with great gift ideas.

Green Fingers – another fun workshop that covers seed saving, seed bombs, microgreens, sprouts, composting and a garden tour.

Self Contained Accommodation

Rua Awa offers very comfortable self contained accommodation that sleeps two people in a queen bed, the bedroom is heated and we provide an electric blanket in winter, enjoy views out over the farm towards the mountains

In the main living area there is a TV, DVD, bar fridge, electric oven with gas cooktop, washing machine and wood burning fire with a heat transfer system that warms the bedroom. Complimentary wifi is available throughout the property.

You’ll find the kitchen is generously stocked with homemade and homegrown provisions for breakfast and snacks, we offer premium organic Libertine Blends tea and Nespresso coffee.

The toilet and outdoor bathroom are attached to the main building and accessed via a covered walkway around the side of the lodge. The outdoor bathroom is private and features a deep cast iron bath and a wonderful shower with views through the forest to the hills beyond.

We have expansive grass areas with seating, as well as two timber decks with comfortable furniture to relax in, our outdoor oasis also offers a BBQ and fire pit, perfect for night time star gazing.

Kakahi Kitchen

We also offer delicious, nutritious treats and meals ready for you on arrival, or your return after a day in the great outdoors, or perhaps you just feel like relaxing and letting someone else do the cooking! Click here to view our seasonal menu.

Would you like a grazing board on arrival, our Aotearoa Grazing Board features 100% New Zealand owned and grown produce that we source directly from small bespoke producers, as well as our own homemade delights.

Transport

We are happy to offer private transportation for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, please email us for details and transport pricing to your preferred local experience or destination and our Tongariro Alpine Crossing Package.

Time Out Package

The perfect opportunity to take a break from your busy schedule to relax and reconnect with your partner, or yourself! Once you arrive at Rua Awa we’ll take care of all the small details, this package includes:

2 nights accommodation for two people, delicious nutritious afternoon snack waiting for you on arrival, homemade and homegrown breakfast provisions, a jar of custom Rua Awa bath soak to enjoy in your outdoor bath. Two plant based dinners from the ‘Big Bowls’ section of the Kakahi Kitchen menu, click here to view menu or one plant based dinner and a Yoga class or workshop.

Prices start from $635. *additional
nights can be booked