Hamurana Lodge, Rotorua
Hamurana Lodge is a luxury boutique hotel hidden in the hills of Rotorua presenting a sweeping vista of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and fragrant fields of New Zealand.
This magnificent Qualmark 5-star rated Country Estate is a pleasant 15 minutes drive from the city centre and Rotorua International Airport providing the ideal base for those wishing to explore the Central Region, the spiritual Maori culture and the world-renowned geothermal wonders.
Enter through the gates of Hamurana Lodge and immediately you will be charmed by an astonishing tree-lined driveway, 15-acres of magnificent manicured grounds and the historic design of the Manor. All executive suites are extra-spacious, newly redecorated with designer furniture and beddings, set within a two- and three-storey building spilling down the hillside.
Hamurana Lodge offers an intimate fine dining experience for both residents and casual diners; our Award-winning restaurant, "Le Manoir" showcases Mediterranean cuisine. Using the finest local ingredients from our own garden our chef creates for you a fresh country menu, simple, yet filled with flavour, temptingly tasty. To accompany your meals we offer fine French wines and wines of outstanding local vineyard. You may wish to conclude your dinner meal with coffee or liqueur served alfresco on our spacious balcony or on cooler evenings you can relax in our cosy lounge with billiard table.
Evocative décor, attentive yet discreet luxury services, Hamurana Lodge is the ultimate true retreat. Every last detail required for guest comfort has been carefully considered, from latest technology to complete relaxation by the open fire or in the library for some real quality time.
Must see:
• Rainbow Springs Nature Park, offering a rare glimpse of the growth and life cycle of trout
• Kiwi Encounter Tours enable you to see ‘conservation in action’ as the threatened kiwi is hatched and reared in caring captivity
• Te Puia, one of the greatest of Rotorua’s geothermal parks
• Te Whakarewarewa Village, in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, where the locals live and work using the geothermal energy
Must do:
• Visit the spiritually important Hamurana Springs the fierce force of the springs can keep coins dancing
• A drive to Lake Tarawera, enjoying the incomparable beauty of Rotorua’s Lakes District
• Walk on one of the many trails: Redwood Forest, Okere Falls,
• Okareka Board Walk, City Lake Front and more
• See Rotorua from above in a float plane or helicopter – perhaps even fly out to volcanic White Island
Must buy:
• Sweaters in blended Native Possum & Merino sheep-wool from the Outdoorsman, Rotorua
• Alite Mud Spa products – Utilising unique local geothermal mud plus
• New Zealand’s finest natural ingredients, Manuka honey and Manuka oil
• A unique piece of contemporary or traditional Maori art from one of the many local artists of the Rotorua Arts Trial
Awards:
2008: New Zealand Lamb & Beef Award – Hallmark of Excellence
2007: New Zealand Lamb & Beef Award – Hallmark of Excellence
2006: New Zealand Lamb & Beef Award – Hallmark of Excellence
Indicative rates: Rates start from NZ$535.00(High season) and NZ$435.00(Low season) per couple per night for the Estate Rooms.
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First night: Two personalised Hamurana Rimu/Paua coasters
Second night: Enjoy the Rotorua experience with two entry tickets to Rainbow Springs
Third night: Enjoy a personal guided tour by the owners to the hidden jewel of this region of New Zealand, Hamurana Springs and learn the Springs famous legend
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