Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Breakfast was great every morning and conversation with the owners was awesome very lovely and warm ppl. Comfortable beds with electric blankets for the cold nites was great to.

Very homely. Fantastic hosts. Very good breakfast (try their excellent Bircher Muesli!)

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Der persönliche Kontakt zu den Vermietern war sehr angenehm. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.

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Wunderschönes, verspieltes B&B an perfekter, sehr ruhig gelegener Lage um den Tongariro NP zu erkunden. Mary und Tim sind die vollendeten Gastgeber, sie kümmern sich liebevoll um jeden einzelnen Gast. Man bekommt wertvolle Tipps und detaillierte Ausflugsvorschläge für den Tag. Super leckeres Frühstück und für das Tongariro Alpine Crossing bekommt man ein reichhaltiges Frühstück to go.

Very helpful and friendly hosts, delicious breakfast

Mary and Tim were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. The neighbourhood is lovely. The breakfasts were delicious and it was fun to chat with the other guests.

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Väldigt bra frukost med flera valmöjligheter. Värdparet gjorde allt för att våran vistelse skulle bli så bra som möjligt. Vi fick många bra tips på utflykter

Great people. They really made us feel at home. Gave very good advice and the breakfast was outstanding

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Ein sehr schönes B&B in ruhiger Nachbarschaft. Mary und Tim waren tolle Gastgeber, die uns herzlich empfangen haben, jede Menge guter Tipps für Unternehmungen hatten und uns jeden Morgen in ihrer Küche frisch ein traumhaftes Frühstück zauberten. Wahrlich sterneverdächtig! Das trifft auch auf die Marschverpflegung zu, welche uns Mary für die Tongariro-Überquerung zusammenpackte. Genauso empfehlenswert: Das Restaurant "Copper&Hare" im Ort, welches von ihrem Sohn betrieben wird. Ganz hervorragende Küche in Top-Qualität, welche sich an Tapas orientiert.

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Personal attention and locations

This BnB is amazing! Great location, quiet, picturesque and the hosts went out of their way to make our stay great. The food was fabulous. We would highly recommend!

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Almost family style personal interaction with the hosts. Excellent breakfast and relaxing chill out at the hot tub in the garden

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Mary and Tim are wonderful hosts. They are very attentive and went out of their way to make sure we had all that we need for a great experience in Taupo. We loved the breakfast - among the BEST we have had at a BnB.

Perfect B&B / accommodation option in the area. Location is ideal and the neighborhood is quiet and safe. Mary & Tim were wonderful hosts with a wealth of knowledge and thoughtful touches and tips really enhanced our stay!

The Olive Rabbit is a fantastic boutique B&B run by owners Mary and Tim, who create a home-away-from-home for their guests with ease. Impeccable service, very nice rooms (all ensuite), tips for activities and restaurants, great packed lunches and very, very good breakfasts. All of the above at great prices. We would have happily stayed much longer!

We liked everything about the Olive Rabbit and highly recommend it. The Tongariro crossing was closed due to the weather during our visit and hence we may have to return in the future!

Lovely people, we had a warm welcome much information abu things to do.

Mary and Tim were excellent hosts! We felt so cared for during our stay. Mary and Tim greeted us warmly, they helped us organize our hikes in advance, they checked weather conditions for us, and they prepared incredible meals for us. Traveling as a vegan isn't always easy but they adjusted their menu for me and it was delicious! We will also never forget opening the lunches they packed for our us during a very challenging hike and finding encouraging hand-written notes. The property has gorgeous gardens and our rooms were charming. We were sad to leave and hope to stay again!

While our rooms were very clean and still comfortable, some might find that the rooms could use a bit of an update if they prefer more modern accommodations.

Excellent food. One lunch for our hike was enough for both of us since the prepared breakfast was also a large portion. Hot tub was a bonus.

Beautiful property, well appointed and equipped.

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A perfect place to stay for those attempting the Tongariro crossing. Mary and Tim made us fresh breakfast roles and a delicious pack up as well as lots of good advice. The hot tub in a secluded part of the garden was much needed for sore limbs- and we enjoyed watching the wag tails. And our cooked breakfast on the second day when we weren’t up at the crack of dawn also delicious. We enjoyed sitting on our little veranda area of the garden. We even loved the shower gel. Such helpful hosts. We can’t recommend it enough. We wish we’d stayed one day longer.

It was perfect.

Easy to find in a perfect location - plenty of parking. Our room was spacious & cool with a ceiling fan and a terrace with table & chairs. Plenty of tea & coffee & a fabulous NZ style breakfast with lots of choice & a huge pot of tea ❤️ Tim & Mary were fabulous hosts - welcoming, professional with lots of tips for the local area - esp helpful when it rained. We loved staying here & would also strongly recommend the Hare & Copper for dinner ❤️

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Mary and Tim’s bed and breakfast was exceptional! Their picturesque countryside home, warm hospitality, and delicious food made our stay unforgettable. Mary’s expert guidance on daily itineraries was invaluable, helping us fully enjoy the area. We highly recommend staying here!

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It’s a small, cozy, beautiful place. Very quiet and clean. With an amazing breakfast. The owners-Mary and Tim are like parents. Very caring, super kind, always ready to help. One day i didn’t have a time to eat breakfast, so they gave me a breakfast and a lunch with me to go. Amazing place and a wonderful people. Truly recommend to everyone.

This gem of a B&B seems like it was taken directly from a cozy murder mystery--at least before any of the mayhem starts! Beautiful flower gardens, soft carpets, china tea sets, and warmth abound, as does friendly conversation with the very affable proprietor and proprietress. Make the Olive Rabbit a stop on your next visit to NZ!

Beautiful accommodation in a lovely quiet area. Mary and Jim really make you feel at home and go out of their way to make for a truly wonderful and memorable stay. The breakfast is sensational. Advice for other travelers is even if you’re not doing a hike, tell them that you are just to get the packed lunch with the best sandwich on the planet!

Very comfortable with a homely feel. Lovely hot tub after our hike.

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Owners were wonderful. Room a little dated.

Nice cuppa on the deck in the sun. Comfortable bed. Poor dining options on Tuesday night in the town

The Hosts, they were awesome. Cheers Tim and Mary...

great and friendly hosts (breakfast package for our hike early in the morning), super breakfast, wonderful garden with birds. Perfect for Tongariro Crossing.

Incredibly kind and hospitable hosts!

Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Mary was very knowledgeable about the hikes in the area. The location was very convenient for visiting Tongariro National Park. Not to mention Mary's delicious breakfasts!

Wonderful hosts

Friendly and very hospitable. Great breakfast and conversations.

Very comfortable and such attention to detail by the owners. They were also very helpful in guiding us on what to do and what to see in the area and after following their advice we had an amazing day - they were spot on! Breakfast was also lovely and such a nice ambience around the entire property. Thank you!

Nothing not to like!

Breakfast was excellent. Associated with the Hare and Copper, which is an amazing restaurant, in our opinion. Hosts were very friendly, with a little guidebook to attractions in the area. They also help with advice and bookings for local activities. One of the best places we've ever stayed.

It might have been nice to use the hot tub later.

Tim and Mary were amazing. Made us feel right at home from the first day. They gave us some travel advice and maps, which was good as we had not planned for all our days in the area. Breakfast each morning was beautiful and delicious. Wonderful host, look forward to visiting again

Charming, wonderful hosts and delicious breakfast

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Lovely hosts - warm and friendly reception and hospitality. Room was lovely and the food for the breakfast was amazing!

Great room and hosts

A little pricey but understandable for what they are offering

Great experience Class and enviting

Well appointed rooms, outstanding breakfasts and very welcoming and warm hosts made this a very special experience for us. We also had pizza dinner and Mary’s amazing pavlova. Excellent base to explore Tongariro Park.

Welcoming hosts, wonderful home and breakfast.

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Hosts were warm and attentive. Breakfast was gourmet.

There was nothing we didn't like.

beautiful B&B run by a gracious and charming couple. the house is comfortable, well appointed with lovely guest rooms. on-suite bathroom with lots of shelf space for toiletries. very comfortable bed! wine and hors d’oeuvres served in the living room late afternoon gave us a chance to chat and meet other guests. breakfast was delicious including a parfait to die for! The location was perfect for getting to Turangi sights and activities. We highly recommend this outstanding property.

Wish we could have stayed longer.

The location is perfect to explore the Tongariro National park. Mary is very welcoming, friendly and helpful and her breakfasts are out of this world! 😋 The place is very cosy, the rooms spacious, warm and very comfortable.

Olive Rabbit is an outstanding B&B. Very cozy, comfortable and clean but what makes it extra special is the hospitality of the hosts, Tim and Mary.

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Warm and welcoming hosts that made our trip exceptional. Tasty breakfast options to start your day of exploring. Nice to unwind in the lounge after a long day of adventures. Thank you Mary and Tim for making our stay special.

Delightful bed and breakfast. The hosts, Tim and Mary, were engaging and friendly. Breakfast choices were varied and the homemade pizza menu was a welcome touch after a long drive when we arrived. I wished that we could have stayed longer and I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone wanting to explore the Lake Taupō area. The one thing we learned on our drive up and down both islands is to base yourself somewhere for a few days and travel out each day - this is ideal for that!

Just perfect for us!

Excellent breakfast and location

Mozzie screens would be good

the host were very gracious, location was excellent, bed was very comfortable and we really enjoyed using the hot tub.

excellent hosts, superb breakfast, great location

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Overall a very comfortable stay with very attentive hosts

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Great location near town, trails and activities. Very comfortable, clean and charming. Mary and Tim were welcoming and kind hosts ready to help with anything including reservations at the wonderful Hare and Copper restaurant!

Breakfast was great and hosts lovely. Enjoyed chatting to other guests.

Tiny bedroom and bed, terrible bathroom.

Everything. The quality was outstanding in every respect. Very attractive and comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast, very friendly and helpful hosts. I recommend taking a walk alongside the nearby river to a lookout point. Having stayed in many B&Bs, this is first time I'm giving 10/10.

I would like to write something here, jst to avoid giving the impression that I was paid to give a positive review - but there was simply nothing that was not excellent.

Good location in town. Very quaint setting with lovely gardens. Comfortable room with private bath. Mary offered wonderful recommendations for activities and dinner options. She and Tim prepared one of the most delicious breakfasts we have ever experienced at a B&B. They were even kind enough to share one of their recipes with us.

Great hosts!! Helped us enjoy not only the stay but the local area as well!

We spent one night at Olive Rabbit and wished we could have stayed longer. Mary & Tim are so welcoming and friendly. When we arrived after a long hike up in Tongariro National Park they kindly arranged the jacuzzi for us and helped us get a dinner reservation, making us feel just at home. The rooms are nice and big plus the breakfast was one of the best we had during our trip to NZ! We cannot recommend this place enough and we can’t wait to go back!

Mary and Tim went above and beyond to provide a great experience for us, from the incredible food (including a winning packed breakfast to take on our hike!) to responsive communication and very clean rooms. We were only there for a couple nights, but I would go back in a heartbeat.

what a fantastic B&B and lovely hosts! Mary and Tim are great hosts and we felt very welcome. the breakfast was so delicious. it was a pity we only stayed for one night.

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Hosts were wonderful! Very accommodating would be an understatement.

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My best stay in New Zealand. Like at mom’s house.

Close to river and the riverside walk. Friendly host

Lovely place with excellent hosts who made sure we were looked after. We would definitely return.

Delightful. Everything beautifully appointed and clean. Lovely lounge with cosy fire. Friendly hosts. Highly recommend.