Testimonials

Direct access to the lake with glorious sunsets

We had a great 5 night stay at this old style kiwi bach right on the lakeside. Direct access to the lake for swimming, kayaks and paddleboards available for guest use. The owners welcomed us on arrival and were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Taupo Centre is about 13kms away. Guests also have use of a communal bbq and washing machine. All you need for a great stay.

Christine

Feeling revived after a break at Waitahanui Lodge

We’ve stayed here quite some time ago just overnight. However this time we stayed for three days. Our wee hideaway right on the lake’s edge was just amazing. Lots of special touches to make it feel more homely. The aghans went down a treat. Bron and Ant made us feel so welcome. A nice break even if the weather didn’t play ball. Being able to watch the lake constantly change with the weather patterns made up for that. Feel revived after quite a stressful year

Bev T

A little cracker

An hour od style fishing Lodge where the owners have gone out of their ways to creat comfort,peace and senerity by careful maintenance of Bach like buildings. On lake edge the view is great and the cottages very comfortable with every convenience.owner smokes your trout and his wife provides a great breakfast

Alfred H

Bron and Anthony were friendly and lovely hosts. We highly recommend a stay with them in these bespoke lodges.

It was a lovely stay with great views, comfortable, clean accommodation, and a dip in the lake. We enjoyed the history of the lodge and the incarnations of the different people that got the pleasure of running the place. A treasure to find. We will be back when we get a chance.

Andrea Clarke

Waitahanui Lodge

4.6

Based on 79 reviews

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Eudora Chew

22:09 25 Jan 23

It's my 3rd or 4th time back there and even though it is about 10min from Taupo town, we love being ose to the lake and obviously the company of Bron and Anthony! Great fun HAVING Anthony bring my kids out of the boat and what a catch of 4 trouts which was smoked for our dinner.

Ben Ahipene

08:32 15 Nov 22

Big shout out to Anthony and Bron for having us last weekend. Another great family holiday had by all 14 of us. Hopefully be back early next year. I think we may have your salt and pepper shaker from room 4… sorry!

Jonathan Clark

09:29 11 Oct 22

Loved our stay here. We got one of the cabins right next to the lake. Definitely worth the extra cost! Amazing sunsets over the lake and can walk out the back door onto the beach.

Lauren Kaney

04:41 08 May 22

Was super lucky to win a mother's day competition and have the pleasure of staying in one of the lakeside cottages with my mum. The views are stunning, the platter delicious and the hosts were awesome. We will definitely be back to stay again and highly recommend others doing so

Brad Smith

04:05 25 Sep 21

I have been going to Waitahanui Lodge since 1977 and every time I stay there it only gets better. The lodge is conveniently located right on the lake and to one of the best fly-fishing streams in the world. The affordable self-contained rooms are in excellent condition and has all the amenities you need for your holiday. In addition, the lodge has a little fishing tackle shop onsite in case you need to hire any gear or purchase some extra tackle. But the best thing about our stay at Waitahanui Lodge was the amazing people who run the lodge, Bron and Anthony. Their hospitality was above and beyond our expectations. The fishing was excellent, and we managed to take home 12 decent sized trout with us. Love this place!

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About Us

During the 1920’s, ex Englishman Fred Fletcher made many trips across to Taupo from the Hawkes Bay to fish for rainbow trout and dreamed of one day building a fishing and hunting lodge.