News & Events

Powderkeg Winter Menu 2017

June 15, 2017

The iconic Powderkeg restaurant is proud to announce our brand new winter menu for 2017. Tantalising all of your senses for the season, we’ve got you covered here at the Powderkeg. For our full menus including bar snacks and our extensive wine and beer selection please go to: Dinner Menu[…]

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Easter Trading Hours 2017

April 10, 2017

EASTER TRADING HOURS AT THE POWDERKEG: Friday from 4PM Saturday & Sunday from 11.30AM Monday from 4PM Delicious meals that use fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients. See you at the Keg!

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Two Day Cycling Package

February 13, 2017

Two days of mountain bike hire and transport for the price of one! Includes two nights accommodation, breakfast each day, mountain bike hire for two days and daily transport to the famous Old Coach Road and the Ohakune Mountain Road. Old Coach Road: Riding along the historic cobblestone Ohakune Coach[…]

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SKY Guest Select now available at the Powderhorn Chateau

December 23, 2015

We are excited to announce that while you are relaxing in one of our beautiful Alpine hotel rooms or luxury apartment you will have the world at your finger tips with 50 SKY television channels to choose from. You can keep the kids and yourself entertained for hours!

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Powderkeg Hours Update

July 4, 2015

The Powderkeg is now open for it’s summer hours! 4pm weekdays and 3pm Saturday and Sunday, come and join us for dining on the balcony all summer long.

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The Powderhorn Wins Most Innovative at Ruapehu Tourism Awards

December 12, 2013

We were proud to be announced as a joint winner at The Ruapehu Tourism Awards hosted by Visit Ruapehu for the Winstone Pulp International Most Innovative Business. We share our award with The National Army Museum. Other winners included: The Ruapehu Bulletin Best Tourism Support Business: Local Tourism TV, runner[…]

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The Powderkeg features in the Sunday Star Times

May 6, 2013

The Sunday Star Times The Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar hosted Steve from Sunday Star Times along with his son Finn on his recent famil to The Ruapehu Region. He had some nice things to say about us along with our fellow suppliers. You can read Steve’s article here: Destination with[…]

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Visit Ruapehu – New Website

January 10, 2013

Visit Ruapehu has launched their new & improved website! It is looking pretty flash!! I spy a few of our staff members (past & present) promoting our region like pros!! Check them out here!

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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing Update

December 20, 2012

Portions of the Tongariro Crossing have reopened after the recent Te Maari eruptions. The Northern Circuit, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks is also operational. Please note that Mangatepopo Road is closed and access to the Tongariro Crossing must be made via a registered shuttle company. Contact our reception staff[…]

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