Maungatautari Lodge

Maungatautari Lodge is a finely crafted, purpose built small luxury hotel that breaks the conventional mould. It is situated on a 16 hectare working farm and thoroughbred breeding operation overlooking Lake Karapiro, one of New Zealand’s most majestic waterways providing guests the ultimate in relaxation.

The South East horizon is the Maungatautari mountain range, "The Mountain of upright rock". The remnant of an early volcano, the 2000 hectares of bush-clad slopes are now a department of conservation reserve with several tramping tracks running the length of the range and crossing the two highest peaks, Maungatautari (795 metres) and Pukeatua (719 metres). The remains of numerous fortified sites (Pa's) are visible from the roads that pass the range.

The surrounding area boasts a wide array of activities to cater to all tastes and inclinations. Guests can explore the verdant surrounding countryside and rural townships. Visit the areas finest stud farms, go fishing on Lake Karapiro, Hot Air Ballooning to Jet Boating and a must-see is The Waitomo Caves and Tauranga, just an easy one-hour drive from Rotorua.

Upstairs in the lodge are four generously proportioned guest suites, each with a private balcony, while in the garden are a further three guest villas. Each suite or villa is individually decorated and has air conditioning, a super king-size or twin beds, dressing room, sitting area, cable television and a desk with internet access. All have ensuite bathrooms with a double spa and separate shower.

Maungatautari's quiet and contemplative corners include a secluded library, conservatory and a private terrace that gives uninterrupted views of beautiful Lake Karapiro. Take yourself on a journey around the lodge's magnificent park-like gardens, engage in a game of petanque with other guests, practice your golf game on their chip and putt golf hole or relax around the pool while taking in the magnificent vista.

Also available is horse riding, massage and other health and beauty treatments within the lodge. Come dinnertime, the lodge’s renowned cuisine showcases the very best of New Zealand organic beef, lamb, fish and game in a menu that changes daily.

To Maungatautari Lodge Via Karapiro Dam from the North: Take State Highway 1 to Cambridge. Follow SH1 through Cambridge and from the bridge just out of Cambridge it is 6km to Karapiro Village. Turn right off SH1 to Karapiro Village, follow road to cross over the Karapiro Hydro Dam. After the dam, turn left (This is Maungatautari Road). The lodge is 3kms from there on your right hand side, just after the road vias to the right and goes up a small rise. There is a plastered entranceway (number 844) with “Maungatautari Lodge” signs on both sides.

Maungatautari Lodge
844 Maungatautari Road, Lake Karapiro
P.O. Box 1060
Cambridge, North Island,
New Zealand

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