Maungatautari Lodge & Villa is proudly owned and operated by Will and Heather, overlooks the World renowned Lake Karapiro on the Mighty Waikato River and is only a 10 minute drive from the charming town of Cambridge in the heart of the North Island in New Zealand’s lush Waikato countryside. Maungatautari Lodge & Villa is a luxury boutique B&B that enchants all the guests with its magnificent lakeside vista, with their much adored family pets; cats, dogs, chickens and ducks, 17 acres of small working farm, immaculately manicured park like grounds and gardens with glorious venetian styled pool. Maungatautari Lodge and Villa is tranquil, relaxing, gracious and offers its guests supremely comfortable accommodation, exceptional cuisine and Hosts, to create the ultimate luxury boutique bed and breakfast holiday, event or corporate business rural retreat.
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Spacious Nemetona Garden Villa generously proportioned with large ensuite, dressing room, work & relaxing areas, kitchenette, laundry facilities and private patio.
Wonderful lake & pool views.
Individually decorated, with specially chosen furnishings and artwork to create an ultimately relaxing atmosphere and unrivalled comfort.
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Spacious Cordelia Suite generously proportioned with large ensuite, dressing room, relaxing area and balcony.
Wonderful lake & pool views.
Individually decorated, with specially chosen furnishings and artwork to create an ultimately relaxing atmosphere and unrivalled comfort.
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Spacious White Tara Suite generously proportioned with large ensuite, dressing room, relaxing area and balcony.
Wonderful lake & pool views.
Individually decorated, with specially chosen furnishings and artwork to create an ultimately relaxing atmosphere and unrivalled comfort.
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Local Attractions Nearby Maungatautari Lodge & Villa Lake Karapiro
Located directly above Lake Karapiro, 1 minute drive to rowing start line and only a 3 minute drive to the Karapiro Domain and rowing finishing line. 10 minutes' drive from the Cambridge in the Waikato, famous for its country charm, antique shops and surrounding thoroughbred horse studs. Cambridge and the surrounding area boast a wide variety of leisure activities to cater to all tastes and inclinations. Some of these include:
- Lake Karapiro
Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro, situated six kilometres south of Cambridge in the Waipa District, the 19 hectare recreational reserve is open for public access all year round and has a range of facilities making it the perfect location for aquatic and land-based events. This is the perfect place to relax with friends and family, and enjoy the lake view and park-like grounds that are beautifully sheltered by mature trees. World-class Don Rowlands Centre on the shores of Lake Karapiro, the centre can be hired for family, club, community, national and international events, water and land-based sports, school camps and corporate or business retreats, indoor exhibitions and special events.
- Dinner Cruise on Lake Karapiro
The Karapiro Cruiser can cater for events from corporate functions, special occasions to theme nights all while enjoying the most beautiful scenery Waikato has to offer.
- Cruise the Waikato River and visiting the Hamilton Gardens
Perhaps a jet boat trip or a picnic on the river that meanders through the fertile Waikato basin.
- Hamilton Gardens
An impressive array of gardens, featuring garden themes from around the World. Truly a 'must see' for all visitors to Hamilton City.
- Golf
Cambridge Golf Club is only a ten minute drive away, and there are several excellent courses within the Hamilton region.
- Jet boating
Experience the thrill of a jet boat tour on Lake Karapiro, and see the region from the unique position of the water.
- Kayaking
From beginners to the more experienced, kayak expeditions on Lake Karapiro are suitable for all ability levels.
- Hot Air Ballooning
Ballooning over Waikato excursions lasting approximately four hours in total, with baskets providing room for up to seven passengers with flights usually taking place in the early morning or evening.
- Maungatautari Mountain Ecological Island
Maungatautari Mountain has been developed into New Zealand’s largest inland “Island” reserve. An area covering 3,400 hectares has been fenced to keep out all predators so the natural bird and insect life will be protected. The North Island Brown Kiwi is thriving once again along with other endangered species. The entrance to the northern test enclosure is only a ten minute drive from the Lodge. A 20 minute drive will take you to the southern test enclosure where there is a wetland area, an award winning walking frame high in the tree tops and an acclimatisation aviary for bird species re-entering the habitat.
- Scenic Walks
There are a variety of scenic walkways in the Cambridge region, ranging from 15 to 90 minutes. The more energetic may like to tackle the summit of Maungatautari Mountain!
- Karapiro Dam
The Karapiro Hydro Museum is open two days a week. There are nine hydro dams on the Waikato River and their fascinating history is recorded in the Museum.
- Thoroughbred Stud Tours
Conducted tours of five renowned horse studs. The Cambridge area is known as the ‘Kentucky of New Zealand’ and these tours are highly recommended.
- Antique Shops & Art Galleries
Cambridge and nearby Tirau are renowned for their antique shops and many excellent art galleries. The Cambridge Country Store is a local icon - situated in a magnificent hundred year old church, it offers a huge range of exciting and varied crafts, jewellery, New Zealand wines, gourmet food and more.
- Wineries
There are several well respected local wineries within the Waikato vicinity.
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