dinner, breakfast excellent. room large and comfortable.

Richard United States of America

Waipoua Lodge exceeded all our expectations. The website photos are good, yet don't quite do it justice. Not sure how one would capture this place in pictures. From the arrival greeting by Ann to the gourmet dinner prepared by Fiona, we were constantly impressed. The quality and cleanliness of the rooms were superb. We spent time after dinner in the jacuzzi, which was a welcome treat. Our only regret was just spending one night. It is a place to unwind and experience nature. There is also an extensive library and many many videos for additional entertainment. Everything was first class. The lodge guests were international - from Germany, Switzerland, France, and the U.S. Makes for interesting interchanges if desired. Tane Mahuta is a short drive away. Treat yourself and be sure to stay at Waipoura Lodge. It's a true delight.

Jamie United States of America

We enjoyed every bit of our stay. Thanks to our great hosts Fiona and Ann, we learned a lot about live in that area, had a guided tour to meet Tana Mahuta and his siblings and also found the way to Aranga beach, not to forget wonderful breakfasts and excellent dinner. Thank you again!

Christian Germany

Just a fabulous place to stay. Had a gorgeous 2-room suite. The hosts are wonderful and went above and beyond to meet our special dietary requirements and to give us suggestions re what to see in the area. There's even a lovely little bushwalk on the property, and we saw a ruru (native owl) land right in front of the living room ... a very special experience.

Catherine Taiwan

Fantastic breakfast cooked to perfection. Dinners were lovely. Kumara (sweet potato) soup was delightful. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. A lovely b&b in a very peaceful location. Very close to all the essential travel spots nearby; Kauri forests, Kai Iwi Lakes, Aranga Beach and Oponini. Dargaville was also driveable. We used it as a base to make mini day trips from and this worked quite well. Brand new spa pool was really nice. Old school trampoline was great for the kids. Lots of board games if it is a bit wet outside as well as a vast DVD collection. Chef was able to cater for children who have a gluten free diet so that was nice too.

Bruce Singapore

Fabulous hosts…….very warm and welcoming. Delicious meal and lovely accommodation, we’ll definitely be back.

Kerry New Zealand

Waipoua Lodge is packed with history from the area. The room was a very generous size, well-appointed and spotlessly clean. The hosts were very friendly, informative and went out of their way to make the stay memorable. Dinner was delicious. This was a real treat in an area that has few accommodation options.

Tania New Zealand

It was a great experience and well cared for property. Dinner was superb and so too was breakfast. Enjoyed the forest walk in the garden too!

Josephine Australia

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in einem alten gemütlichen Gebäude. Das Zimmer ließ keine Wünsche offen und die Abende in der Lodge mit dem von Fiona gekochten Dinner und Anns wunderbar fesselnd erzählten Geschichten haben wir sehr genossen. Nicht nur nie Nähe zum Waipoua Forest ist toll, sondern auch der fast neben der Haustür liegende Trounson Kauri Forest ist absolut zu empfehlen.

Cornelia_r Germany

Eine wunderschöne, private Lodge mit sehr apart eingerichteten Suiten, grossem Garten, gelegen an der ruhigen Strasse am Rande des alten Kauri-Waldes Waipoua. Die Gastgeberinnen Ann + Fiona haben uns sehr gut bekocht und uns tolle Insidertipps gegeben für Unternehmungen in der Gegend. Bei einem Drink erklärte uns Ann den südlichen Sternenhimmel und Fiona zeigte uns die Nachttierchen im Garten. Ausserordentlich empfehlenswert!

Thomas Switzerland