Inn Details
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge is situated on 50 acres of native forest. On-site activities include birdwatching, gardening, and hunting (wild goats & pigs). Off-site activities include sandboarding, fishing, hiking, art trails, Maori cultural experiences, harbour cruises and visiting the giant kauri trees in the Waipoua Forest.
You are the only guests and complete privacy is guaranteed. Your hosts live 200m away, yet out of sight and ready to attend to your needs. The Lodge accommodates 4 people. There's a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, with lots of puzzles, games and an extensive library.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- native forest
- open pastureland
- Countryside
- Nearest major city: Opononi (4 miles NW)
- Directions to property:
From Auckland, you can either:
(a) turn onto Highway 12 at Brynderwyn and travel via Dargaville and the majestic Waipoua Forest, or
(b) stay on Highway 1 until turning onto Highway 12 just before Kaikohe. - Nearest major airport: Kaitaia, New Zealand (KAT) - Kaitaia 100 miles
- Directions from airport:
2 hours to Kaitaia.
1 hour to Kerikeri Airport, Bay of Islands - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- Accommodations: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house
- There is one guest accommodation (with a private bath)
- Double occupancy rate is $ 130.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Amenities Basket | Board games |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | Turndown Service |
| VCR | Videos |
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| On Site | |
| Copier | Fax Machine |
| Piano | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| forest hiking trails | glowworms |
| nature walks | treasure hunts |
| concierge and extensive local knowledge | catering |
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Goodies left in the Lodge
- Lunch is available by special request for $20.00
- Dinner is available by special request for $40.00
- Special meals available: Maori hangi, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Lasagne
What can I say?
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- Limitations on childcare (By arrangement with hosts)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (By arrangement with hosts)
- Deposit amount required (80% of accommodation price at time of booking.)
- Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 10:30 am
- Cancellations:
All bookings require a deposit of 80% of the booked accommodation price.
Cancellations outside 10 days, but within 30 days receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations outside 48 hours, but within 10 days receive 30% refund.
Cancellations within 48 hours receive no refund. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Hokianga Tourism Association
- Tourism Industry Association of NZ
Discounts available:| | 5% | Health Professionals | Minimum stay: 2 days |
| | 5% | School Teachers | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Candy & Rawiri
We are musicians, with a passion for gardening and preserving our beautiful native forest and birds. - The innkeepers speak: Maori, English, Spanish
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Hokianga Sandhills, Waipoua Forest, Wairere Boulders, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, sandboarding, Sailing, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Water sports
Northland Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Northland, New Zealand.