Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mountain View
MOTEL $
( 06-385 8675;
www.mountain-viewmotel.co.nz
; 2 Moore St; units $75-100; )
In this old,
vaguely Tudor-styled motel, rooms are basic but clean, quiet and good value. Most have
kitchen facilities and there's also a spa pool.
Snowhaven
APARTMENTS, B&B $$$
( 06-385 9498;
www.snowhaven.co.nz
;
92 Clyde St; apt $95-125, r $195, townhouse from $195;
)
A tasty trio is on offer here: modern studio apartments in a slate-fronted block on the
main drag; three self-contained, three-bedroom townhouses by the Junction; or luxury
B&B rooms somewhere between the other two. All are top, well-priced options.
Peaks Motor Inn
MOTEL $$$
( 06-385 9144, 0508 843 732;
www.thepeaks.co.nz
; cnr Mangawhero Tce & Shannon St; units
$99-124; )
This well-kept motel offers spacious rooms with good bathrooms and full
kitchens. Communal facilities include grassy lawns, a basic gym, large outdoor spa, and
sauna.
Powderhorn Chateau
HOTEL $$$
$$$
(
06-385 8888;
www.powderhorn.co.nz
;
cnr Thames St & Mangawhero Tce; r from $215;
)
Enjoying a long-standing reputation as the hub of activity during the ski season, the
Powderhorn has a Swiss-chalet feel with woody interiors, slate floors and exposed
rafters. The spa-temperature indoor pool is a relaxing way to recover from the slopes be-
fore enjoying revelry in the popular in-house establishments.
Eating & Drinking
The Junction is the après-ski place to be, but in summer most of the action drifts to the
other end of town. Many hotels sprout restaurants during the ski season.
New World
SUPERMARKET $
(12 Goldfinch St; 7am-7pm)
Self-caterers should head for New World, your best bet for
stocking up before heading to National Park or Whakapapa.
Bearing Point
INTERNATIONAL $$$
( 06-385 9006;
www.thebearingpointrestaurant.co.nz
;
Clyde St; mains $26-36; 6pm-late Tue-
Sat)
Hearty, accomplished fare is offered at this surprisingly chic establishment. Warm
your cockles with a venison hot pot, maple-glazed salmon, aged steaks or spicy Thai
curry.
