Kaimanawa Lodge

An ideal getaway for families or just the two of you, here you will find plenty of opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Splash in the swimming pool, soak in the hot tub, or get up a game of volleyball. The Recreation Room features ping pong and BBQ facilities, and the Members' Lounge boasts a roaring fire in the winter, where you can meet other guests and share tales of the day's fishing or other outdoor adventures. You may even hop on one of the resort bikes to explore along the riverbank and in the forest. Situated on the banks of the Tongariro River, this resort is an ideal base for excursions into the Tongariro National Park and Kaimanawa Forest Park, and convenient to a wide variety of outdoor activities. Lake Taupo and nearby inflowing streams have an international reputation for rainbow trout fishing. Here you can also enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking, rock and mountain climbing, horse trekking over bush trails, water skiing on a crystal-clear lake, and bungy jumping. Or tee up in style at the Wairakei International Golf Course (55 km), one of the country's premier fairways.