This slice of Kiwi paradise is located 5 minutes from Opononi, nestled amid native forest, birdlife and stunning waterfalls. Kiwi feed around the Lodge at night and glowworms sparkle in the adjacent stream.

The Lodge provides a serene base for exploring this captivating region, including 14 selected daytrips to the Bay of Islands and Kauri Coast.

You will enjoy complete privacy and tranquility. Your hosts live out of sight, about 200m away and ready to cater exclusively to your needs. This beautifully furnished two bedroom/two bath home includes a full kitchen and laundry. There are games, puzzles, cards, cable TV, a fireplace and library. Guests are welcome to fresh vegetables from the huge year-round garden.

The Lodge is on the Waiotemarama Gorge Road Scenic Loop Drive. Local activities include bicycle hire, horsetrekking, sandboarding, fishing, art trails, Waipoua Kauri Forest, Maori culture experiences and hiking. Our website contains local events, videos, itineraries and guestbook comments.

Guests also receive a complimentary Family Pass to The Maze at Labyrinth Woodworks and Puzzle Museum, just 3 km from the Lodge and adjacent to the Waiotemarama Falls and Kauri Bush Track (value: $4 each), and a complimentary hour with each bicycle hired from Opononi Cycle Hire and Internet, just 3 km from the Lodge, at the junction with State Highway 12 at Pakanae.

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, SLEEPS 6
• 1st bedroom 1 x queen bed with en suite and walk in wardrobe
• 2nd bedroom 2 x single beds with en suite and walk in wardrobe
• Open plan lounge and dining which opens out onto a spacious deck that overlooks the beautiful bush
• Fully equipped self catering kitchen
• SKY TV and phone. Broadband internet available in office
• Complimentary continental breakfast foods provided
• Free-standing fireplace with chopped wood provided
• Guide and chauffeur service available (additional charge)
• Massage therapist available (additional charge)
• Baby sitting services (additional charge)
• Helipad in front of lodge
• Glowworms and bushwalks on-site.
• Horseriding
• Sand dune surfing
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Art trails
• Boat cruises
• Maori culture experiences
• Kauri forests
• Birdwatching
• Awesome local knowledge
• COMPLIMENATRY Family Pass to The Maze at Labyrinth Woodworks and Puzzle Museum
• COMPLIMENTARY one hour cycle hire @ Opononi Cycle Hire & Internet