Waikato Holiday Accommodation (5 properties)

Experience the tranquility of our beautiful haven nestled in the Karamu Valley. Explore the local bush walks, Karamu Caves and native woods or simply relax with a good book immersed in the peaceful surroundings. Our rural retreat is just a short 12 minute drive from Hamilton city yet you will feel like you are another world away.Relax and enjoy the warm hospitality at Karamu Valley Lodge with hosts Bruce and Shona Wyber-Clark. Situated on 6 acres of farmland with a small flock of pure bred Suffolk Sheep grazing in the paddocks, a meandering stream running through the property and professionally landscaped gardens with outdoor seating areas.You are assured of a warm welcome at our piece of paradise in the heart of the beautful Waikato. Romance, relaxation, recreation, comfort and tranquility all awaits you at Karamu Valley Lodge. We are not the traditional Bed & Breakfast nor an impersonal place to stay. The Lodge has three different accommodation themes all designed for comfort. Our gardens are a work in progress, developing nicely for you to enjoy. Sit and ponder beside the waterfall or just enjoy a glass of New Zealand wine on the deck gazing down the valley and surrounding bush clad hills, or just to watch our beautiful Suffolk sheep grazing in the fields below.You may want to cast your eyes on the bird life while our ginger cat Mong may or may not be sitting close by. Home made bread is always being made, free range hens deliver the eggs and plenty of herbs grow among our vegetables. Home cooked dinners (on request) are eaten in and around the main house with outdoor fires for those romantic evenings. A stand of the beautiful New Zealand Kahikatea and also other native trees all around keep us in touch with what is New Zealand . Bruce and Shona have travelled most of New Zealand and Bruce has travelled to some of the Islands and Australia. Shona lived in the UK for three years and has seen many parts of Europe. We both know the importance of having great accommodation and being great hosts so we are here for you with a wealth of knowledge regards to New Zealand. Shona is a Natural Health Practitioner and has her clinic here at Karamu Valley Lodge. For those who wish to use this service during their stay there are a number of therapies available.Guest Bedroom with Bathroom: Share the main kitchen, lounge and dining room with your hosts, Bruce and Shona, yet still enjoy the privacy of the balcony at your bedroom door and the outdoor seating areas and nature walks.

Central location, only 2 minutes to State Highway 2 and an hour to 3 major cities• Five minutes from the NEW HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL, stunning scenery, bush walks ,tramping tracks all steeped in gold mining historyTrout fishing and swimming in the Ohinemuri River, Winery & Cafes nearbyThis modern spacious open plan lodge is in a peaceful rural location yet only 2 minutes to SH2 and 7 minutes to Paeroa which is known for its Antique shops. Karangahake itself has much to offer, whether it is time out you are looking for or great food from the local cafes & the Ohinemuri Winery or you are wanting to explore the new Hauraki Cycle Trail. It is 30 minutes to Waihi Beach and the Thames Coast, and the Te Aroha Hot Pools are only 20 minutes away.Or just chill out in the wonderful environment provided at the Lodge. You can enjoy a hot bath after you've been tramping or cycling and sit by the log fire with a glass of wine. Comes with a continental breakfast and we can provide other extras if required: cooked meals, picnic baskets or packed lunches.

Your hosts - Pam and Nigel Blaikie - welcome you to this beautiful, peaceful and quiet setting, nestled beneath Mt. Karangahake among stunning scenic views and only minutes from world famous trout fishing, historic walkways, a cafe and the Ohinemuri winery/restaurant. Pets are welcome! This beautiful self contained Cedar wood cottage, is located on a separate section adjacent to the Homestay, it has one double bedroom with a sofa-bed in the lounge. It is equipped with TV, fridge, shower, twin hot plates, and has wheel chair access. Breakfast provisions provided. There is a No Linen option (cheaper rate) You provide your own linen & towels.

Why this name? the birdsong symphony that this garden produces each morning through to the evening describes the reason for the name, we planted specifically to encourage the bird population and that we did, as it is truly amazing it is a sound lost to many folk these days, but not here at Aramatai Gardens, which is a sanctuary and a bird watches paradise. Birdsong Cottage is situated within 2 hectares of garden for you to view and relax in at your leisure, this award winning garden has two large natural ponds with their associated plants and fauna, and an island planted with NZ native plants.Also most known exotic weeping trees, natural rock formations, roses, flowers, shrubs, rhododendrons, Camellias, plus a sunken garden and many other features e.g. fruit, nut and berry orchard, a vegetable garden, and extensive lawns and walkways. Our Cottage and garden represents a lovely peaceful, tranquil place to rest and relax in, with many rustic seats where reflective conversation, a wine or coffee can be enjoyed by visitors, it is an oasis just off a main highway where stresses can be forgotten, or Trisha can ease away any aches and pains at all levels with a Therapeutic/Aromatherapy massage in amongst nature at its best. Birdsong Cottage is fully contained (self catering) bed-sit unit with a queensize bed plus a bed-settee, whereby will sleep up to 4 people, we also provide all amenities that one needs when on holiday such as, TV, radio, hair-dryer, small library of books etc., most of all comfort and warmth, each window at rare has a panoramic rural view, and from a large veranda in the front is a lovely view of our garden over looking our wonderful surrounding hills.

Self contained Bach accommodation right in Colville village, next to the Greensnapper Cafe and General Store. Fantastic fishing close by with great access to both the east and west coasts. Creek side camping, kayaking, fishing and tramping to be enjoyed. We live on a farm so you are always welcome to join me feeding the pigs, collecting the eggs, or milking our house cows. Or if you prefer just to get away and relax this is the best place to come. Beautiful beaches are close by and the drive up the coast to Port Jackson is spectacular.