Maungatautari Lodge

844 Mangatautari Road, Cambridge
Tel: 07 827 2220
www.malodge.com

Full Description

A gorgeous luxury country hotel set on Lake Karapiro. The Lodge boasts 5 superking suites within and 3 garden villas adjacent on a 17 acre working farm. Ultimate relaxation starts by the roaring fire in the winter with a good book and fine dining in our new al la carte restaurant. Chef uses our homegrown produce and fresh herbs to create some sumptuous old fashion cuisine to soothe the soul. Preserves, jellies, and chutneys that compliment each dish are harvested from the fruit and nut trees on the grounds. Enjoy the ultimate view from the Lodge or your own balcony over looking the infinity pool, formal gardens, and lake beyond. Peace and quite, the perfect retreat for the travel weary. To the other side of the lodge lays Maungatautari Ecological Island Reserve where many NZ natives have been reintroduced including the iconic Kiwi and Takahe. 57km perimeter around the base of the bush has been pest proof fenced and introduced pests have been eliminated, creating the perfect environment for those species that existed 100’s of years ago to flourish once again. 20min drive south of the Lodge you can visit a test enclosure where an award winning structure built into the tree tops has been erected so we can get a bird’s eye view of a pre- historic wonderland. There are guided night tours available. Other activities include: - kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, donutting, sailing and boat tours on the lake, horse riding, horse stud tours, and antique shopping on land.

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

We have a replacement policy moving toward more heat eficiency and solar use.

We compost and have an organic garden. Recycle where possible and have a carry in carry out policy.

Tours cover environment issues and we contribute to environmental education with films on utube and participation with submissions.

Dietary Selections: We offer

Organic Food
Locally sourced food
Home-grown spray-free produce

Facilities

8 luxury super-king rooms

Total Capacity

8 singles or 8 doubles

Electronics

Bigscreen TV
Sky
VCR
Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband

Activities

Hiking Maungatautari ecological Island reserve, kayaking, jet-skiing,water-skiing,wake-boarding,donutting, boat tours with glow worms. horse riding, horse stud tours, antique shopping.

Tariff Includes

Luxury super-king suite with homemade chocolates and cookies in mini bar

Directions

DIRECTIONS TO MAUNGATAUTARI LODGE VIA KARAPIRO DAM FROM THE NORTH • From Auckland o Take State Highway 1 or 1B (highway 1B avoids Hamilton and is therefore faster, it is also a quieter and more scenic drive). Turnoff left just south of Huntly at Taupiri. The turnoff is just past the Maori cemetery on the hill. It should take around 40 minutes to get to Cambridge from the turnoff to Highway 1B. o Follow SH1 (State Highway 1) through Cambridge and from the bridge just out of Cambridge- it is 6km to KARAPIRO VILLAGE. o Turn right off SH1 to Karapiro Village, follow road to cross over the Karapiro Hydro Dam. o After the dam, TURN LEFT (This is Maungatautari Road). The lodge is 3kms from here on your right hand side, just after the road vias to the right and goes up a small rise. o There is a plastered entranceway with “Maungatautari Lodge” signs on both sides. DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH TO MAUNGATAUTARI LODGE: • VIA KARAPIRO HYDRO DAM. • 24 kms North of TIRAU turn LEFT at large green sign for KARAPIRO VILLAGE. • Cross the Hydro Dam and turn LEFT (This is Maungatautari Road.) for only 3 kms. The Entranceway in this option is on the RIGHT hand side, just after the road veers to the right and goes up a small rise. We are number 844 on the road. Maungatautari Lodge 844 Maungatautari Road, Lake Karapiro, Nr Cambridge, New Zealand PH: 64 (0) 7 827 2220 FX: 64 (0) 7 827 2221 Email: reservations@malodge.com