A boutique luxury lodge on a 40-hectare farm above the shores of Lake Karapiro, at 2400 Maungatautari Road, between Cambridge and Tirau in the Waikato. The lodge says it is close to Hobbiton, the Waitomo Caves and Rotorua, and that it suits family holidays, tour groups, corporate retreats and small conferences.
Accommodation is in three self-contained lodges overlooking the lake and farm. The Hamptons has four king suites and a twin room for 10 guests. The Huntington has two king bedrooms and a downstairs cabin room. A continental breakfast is included in the rate, and the lodges have a lounge with a flat-screen TV and Netflix, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and fully equipped kitchens. Guests can use the gardens for vegetables, herbs and citrus. Catering is available on request with 72 hours' notice. The lodge is also used for weddings and holds a conference room for up to 15 guests, with day and overnight packages. One family said the lodge suited a range of ages, from 2 to 71, and that the dinner catered by a local company was enjoyed. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, and there is no 24-hour front desk.