Located in Levin and offering an onsite restaurant, BBQ facilities and free onsite parking, the Mountain View Motel is an ideal Inter-Island Ferry stop-over. The motel is just 2 minutes’ drive from Levin’s town centre and 5 minutes' drive from the scenic Lake Papaitonga and the entrance to the Tararua Ranges hiking tracks. It is 15 minutes' drive from shops and museums in Otaki, Shannon and Foxton. The Manawatu Estuary bird watchers haven is also 15 minutes' drive away. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV and dining area. Each room includes a stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. The Avenue Licensed Restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. The menu includes steak, salads and roasts.