Aim

To provide an alternative in accommodation from the mainstream hotel and tourism facilities and to provide the guests with a true encounter as it would be to live lakeside on one of New Zealand’s finest natural resources, Lake Rotoiti.

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Locality

Rotoiti Lakeside Lodge is located in a tranquil bay of quality residences in the Okere arm of the lake. The property faces due north and is sheltered from most winds. The Lodge is 25 minutes from Rotorua City and 15 minutes from Rotorua Airport. It is also only 45 minutes from Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. Due to the sheltered nature of this part of the lake you can enjoy year round involvement of lake activities.

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Suitability

Due to the Lodge’s proximity to Rotorua (and the wide range of activities offered in and around the city—refer to the activities scheduled on our web site) this residence is an ideal corporate executive retreat that allows one to enjoy year-round serenity, solitude and privacy while perhaps attending to business in either Rotorua or Tauranga. It will provide an ideal venue for entertaining touring overseas guest or quality tourist accommodation that gives a taste of lakeside in New Zealand.

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Rotoiti Lakeside Lodge is a sophisticated residence that offers tranquility and sheltered privacy. There are many vantage points on the property to sit back and soak up the quiet natural atmosphere. If you have your own boat there is a private jetty that is sheltered from virtually all winds. Lake Rotoiti offers fabulous Trout fishing. Try one of the local charters for a great experience. Golf clubs, two kayaks, two wave skis, a rowing dingy and a sailing dingy are available free of charge on request. Fly-fishing is just a 10-minute row to the Ohau Channel outlet. The sheltered northerly aspect and protected tranquil bay, together with the many activities Lake Rotoiti offers, make this holiday destination an all season option.

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Accommodation

The ultimate in lakeside living. 

The main level provides a generous sized lounge room with full height windows for lake views at one end and a cosy log fire for those winter months at the other end. This main living area of the lodge has open plan dining and a fully equipped kitchen. The main living area opens to expansive private decking with uninterrupted lake views, all day sun and easy access to the lawn and lake edge. 

Also on this level is a master bedroom with ensuite and French doors to the main deck. You can enjoy breakfast in bed and the vista at the same time. One further twin bedroom and a laundry, complete this level. Internal access is provided to the guest suite that is semi self-contained with kitchenette. There is the choice of two single beds or a double fold-out bed. This suite has casual furniture and opens through French doors to the cobbled courtyard. 

 

Extra accommodation in the cottage is available on request.

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Tariff

Peak NZ $360 per night

Off Peak $250 per night 

Extra accommodation available in the cottage for larger groups 

($25 extra per person/night)

Minimum Stay 2 nights

Serviced every 3 days

Daily servicing available on request

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION
	One night required to confirm booking
	Balance required 30 days prior to booking
	Cancellations up to 30 days prior to booking are acceptable and deposits will be refunded less a NZ$30 administration fee. Thereafter deposits will become non refundable
	Total or partial cancellations will be accepted up to 72 hrs prior and 50 % of the total booking not used will be refunded. However we will endeavour to re let the booked time and refund proportionally       Back to Index

	Lake Rotoiti is renown for its mature trout, often found in the deeper parts of the lake.

Lake Activities

Although experienced anglers will have their favourite spots around the lake for catching a healthy sized trout, if you are keen to indulge in trout fishing and don’t have your own boat, we recommend however that you charter a local boat with a skipper who knows the spots.  (details listed)

There are many parts of the lake you can drive to if you are fly fishing, which in most parts is open year round for shore based fishing.  Lake Rotoiti is closed for boat fishing from the 30th June to 1st October, and would recommend Lake Rotorua in the closed season. Boat charter is also available to take you to Maniparua Hot Springs only accessible by water. These are natural hot springs distributed to pools of varying temperature. This would have to be one of the nicest places on earth mid to late morning on a sunny winters day. It is common practice to jump in the lake afterwards (although not compulsory). We also recommend an evening trip.

The nature of the lake with its elongated shape, high ridges to either side and many bays and beaches mean that you can enjoy what it has to offer in both fine weather and not so fine. There are inlets to explore that unexpectedly open to a secluded backwater such as Te Arero Bay and Honey Moon Bay. The cliffs at the eastern end of the lake border the wide open part of the lake and provide good shelter for fishing, skiing, or just tying up to an overhanging branch and having a picnic. There are many ski lanes each with their own uniqueness, such as Hot Water beach just 5 minutes by speed boat, where as the name suggests you can get hot water by digging a hole in the sand. There are many bush walks around the lake, with Moose Lodge by Hauparu Bay providing a venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner and a round of golf in off peak times by arrangement with the management. Okawa Bay Lodge is accessible by both boat or 5 minute trip by car. It has a restaurant and heated pool for dining guests. 

Maniparua Hot Springs and Fishing Charters Ted and Gail Boucher +64.7.3624815

 

For more Boat and Fishing Charters refer 

Activities and Attractions in and around Rotorua

Activities and Attractions in and around Te Puke