| the lodge offers free parking and a breakfast buffet. there's a formal restaurant and a wine cellar, as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. they also offer balconies with lake or mountain views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this upscale lodge, set in a mansion overlooking lake karapiro, is 3 km from horahora power station and 13 km from little waipa reserve. the upscale suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screens with satellite channels, and living areas with sofas
Tauranga Airport 57 min
Sanctuary Mountain (27 min) The Green Dragon Inn (32 min) Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (18 min) LDA Glow Worms (7 min) Maungatautari (34 min) Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours (15 min)
Picturesque sheep farm used for filming Shire scenes, with guided tours, a gift shop, cafe & inn. Maungakawa Scenic Reserve (36 min)
Home to many native birds & plants, this reserve offers lookouts, picnic tables, trails & restrooms. Blue Spring Putaruru (23 min)
Natural spring known for its clear blue water, with an adjacent walkway for picturesque hikes. Waikato River Trails (20 min)
A 5-section hiking & biking trail through native vegetation, crossing dams & suspension bridges. Little Waipa Reserve (11 min) Te Waihou Walkway (19 min) Arapuni Suspension Bridge (16 min) Maungatautari Mountain (27 min) Lake Karapiro (6 min)
Lake, kayaking, water skiing, river, and camping Tirau Shell & Jade (11 min) | 
