Kowhai Studio | Okere Falls Hot Tub & MTB Base

Summary:

Your own Stoked hot tub in a private courtyard, a super king bed and lockable bike storage - Kowhai Studio is an Okere Falls hideaway made for two. Ride Rotorua's Redwoods trails about 20 minutes away, hang wet gear in the drying room, then fire up the BBQ or stroll across the bridge to the Okere Falls Store for coffee, food or a craft beer. Rafting and ziplining are just down the road.



The Space:

Welcome to Kowhai Studio 🌿



After a big day on the Redwoods trails, there's nothing like sinking into your own hot tub with the BBQ sizzling beside you. Kowhai Studio is a private, cosy studio in Okere Falls, set up for couples who love to ride, explore and then do absolutely nothing.



⭐️ HIGHLIGHTS

🛁 Private Stoked stainless steel hot tub in a sheltered courtyard

🚵 Lockable mountain bike storage

👕 Dedicated drying room for wet riding gear

🍖 BBQ and outdoor dining in your courtyard

🛏️ Super king bed

📺 Smart TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi

❄️ Heat pump for cosy winters and cool summers

☕ Easy walk to the Okere Falls Store

🚗 Off-street parking



🛏️ THE STUDIO

One open-plan space with a super king bed, comfy sofa, dining space, smart TV and heat pump. All bedding and linen are provided, so all you need to bring is your bike.



🍳 KITCHENETTE

Electric hob and oven, fridge, cooking gear and a coffee plunger - plenty for an early breakfast before you ride or a relaxed dinner when you get back. On a warm evening, take it outside to the BBQ and courtyard table.



🛁 COURTYARD & HOT TUB

This is where the weekend comes together. Soak tired legs in the Stoked hot tub, rinse off under the outdoor shower and eat dinner under the evening sky.



🚵 BIKE STORAGE & DRYING ROOM

✅ Lockable storage for your bikes

✅ Drying room for wet gear, plus space for helmets and shoes

✅ Washer-dryer combo

No leaving bikes on the car overnight, and no pulling on damp gear in the morning.



🚿 BATHROOM POD

Your private bathroom sits in its own pod about 3 metres from the studio, across the courtyard. It has a shower, toilet and basin, and it's a short step outside to get there.



Guest Access:

Kowhai Studio is all yours: the studio, private courtyard, hot tub, BBQ, bathroom pod and drying room.



🚵 Lockable storage for your bikes and outdoor gear

🔑 Self check-in with a key safe

🚗 Off-street parking on a shared driveway, right in front of the studio



🏡 Kowhai Studio shares the wider property with two other separately bookable stays, Tui Cottage and Kākāriki Tiny House. Each has its own entrance and outdoor space, and your studio, courtyard and hot tub are just for you.



👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bringing friends? Book all three together (subject to availability) and sleep up to eight across the property.



The Neighborhood:

Okere Falls is one of the Rotorua region's hidden gems - a relaxed spot by Lake Rotoiti with river scenery, native bush and adventure right on the doorstep.



🚵 Mountain biking - Rotorua's world-famous Redwoods Forest and Whakarewarewa trails are about 20 minutes away, with tracks for every level.

☕ Okere Falls Store - walk across the bridge for coffee, good food and a relaxed craft beer garden. Breakfast before the ride, dinner after.

🚣 Rafting & ziplining - Rotorua Rafting and the Kaituna River are within walking distance, with Rotorua Ziplines close by.

🌊 Lake Rotoiti - swimming, kayaking and walks with lovely river scenery.

♨️ Rotorua - geothermal attractions, restaurants and spas are an easy drive away.



Getting Around:

The Okere Falls Store, Rotorua Rafting and the river track are all within walking distance over the bridge, so plenty of days here need no driving at all. You'll want a car to explore further, and there's off-street parking right in front of the studio.



✈️ Rotorua Airport - about 15 mins

🌲 Redwoods Forest and the MTB trails - about 20 mins

🚡 Ngongotaha, the Zorb, Skyline Gondola & Luge and Canopy Tours - around 20 mins

♨️ Central Rotorua, Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Spa - about 22 mins

🌋 Te Puia - roughly 25 mins

🏖️ Tauranga and Mount Maunganui - about 45 mins



Other Things to Note:

👫 Kowhai Studio is set up for two adults.

🚿 The bathroom pod is about 3 metres away across your private courtyard.

🚗 The driveway is shared, so please park considerately.

🛁 The hot tub is ready to enjoy when you arrive.

🚵 Bikes and gear live in the bike storage area.



Ride the trails, soak under the stars and slow right down in Okere Falls.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊