Lakes Lodge

10/07/2026

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

Matariki marks the Māori New Year! A time to remember those who have passed, celebrate the present, and look ahead with hope for the future.

There’s no better place to embrace the spirit of Matariki than at Okataina Lakes Lodge. Gather around the fire with a hot chocolate, enjoy woodfired pizza and a BBQ, relax in our lakeside sauna, and take in the peaceful beauty of Lake Ōkataina. Just a 30-minute drive from Rotorua, you can also experience the Matariki drone show before returning to the warmth and tranquillity of the lodge.

Wishing you and your whānau a season of reflection, connection, and renewal. 🌌🌿

26/05/2026

Experience the beauty of Lake Ōkataina from your king room with a lake view. A stay surrounded by natural calm and stunning scenery.

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23/05/2026

Beautiful day taking our guests from Taiwan on a guided bush walk with Kris through the ngahere to the waterfall here in Ōkataina 🌿💧

Fresh air, native bush, good kōrero and an unreal spot to slow down and take it all in.

Ngā mihi to Kris for guiding the walk and sharing the beauty of this place with everyone.

16/05/2026

07/05/2026

From the whenua to the water 🍃🥝
Fresh kiwifruit at the sauna today!!

07/05/2026

A little thread of the beautiful kai shared for a conference this week here at Lakes Lodge Ōkataina 🌿

07/05/2026

Pure stillness, fresh air, and beautiful wairua all around.
Aroha nui for this little slice of paradise 🌿

30/03/2026

A full on month for us here at Lake Okataina. Filled with laughter in weddings, family reunions, tour groups and students staying for tournaments. Not only to mention our sauna up and running, ready for the cold winter season