The Powderhorn Chateau is a favourite destination for travelers, ski and mountain enthusiasts and is an ideal venue for events and special occasions.
Ski Turoa this year! Stay in Ohakune, at the Powderhorn, and enjoy the ambience of a traditional European ski chalet with the comfort of a boutique hotel. Located at the bottom of the mountain road we provide an ideal base for those who love to ski Mount Ruapehu.
To our most gracious hosts…
The Powderhorn stands alone in my mind as the single most nurturing oasis on this sacred island! Nestled in the crisp mountain air, beckoning us forever to return, you rival our most pleasurable elf retreats.
— Sean Astin (SAM)
Our comfortable accommodation include cosy hotel suites, and a self-contained apartment that accommodates up to eight people.
We've got two restaurants and bars on site.
The Powderkeg exploded into life during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, with an innovative menu including steaks cooked on hot rocks and original ‘après’ bar fare. ‘Après ski’ was considered as much a drawcard as skiing in itself; the Powderkeg crowd would often be seen spilling onto the streets upsetting the flow of traffic!
Now the ‘keg’ is a kiwi icon, continuing to serve hungry alpine dwellers generous portions of hearty cuisine and mulled wine.
For those in the know, The Matterhorn Restaurant and Bar is Ohakune’s hidden gem situated above the Powderkeg.
Sit at the Rimu bar enjoying a beautifully crafted cocktail before dinner or finish with a cognac next to the open fire. Huge open beams, native wood interiors and rich leather give it a warm, luxurious ambience. Cuisine incorporates fresh local ingredients with European style and contemporary flavour.
