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Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

Holiday home in Opononi with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Nestled in a native forest, The Lodge offers complete privacy and tranquility. Your hosts, long-time local residents with extensive knowledge of the area, are ready to welcome you to this quintessential slice of Kiwi paradise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

Kia ora and welcome: You are the only guests at The Lodge. Nestled in the native forest among birds, waterfalls, kiwis and glowworms, complete privacy and tranquility await at this quintessential slice of Kiwi paradise.
Your hosts are long-time residents with extensive local knowledge. We look forward to welcoming you to The Lodge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Every guest receives a personal and written orientation to the Lodge. House rules and expectations are included.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Opononi, Northland

What's nearby

  • Opononi Beach - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Omapere Beach - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Rawene Domain - 20 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morrell's Café - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home on 22 Dec 2025 start from NZ$303.1, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Opononi Beach, Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout. Hokianga Harbour is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away.

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Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home Reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Richard W.

Really neat property in a unique area surrounded by bush.

Really neat property in a unique area surrounded by bush. House is very comfortable and open - older style but very good. Saw a morepork at night and heard kiwi's. Kids really enjoyed exploring around the area. Candy also goes out of her way to make you welcome. A really good place.
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8/10 Good

Chris G.

The lodge is set on a hillside next to bush with wonderful views of the valley - a very quiet and re

The lodge is set on a hillside next to bush with wonderful views of the valley - a very quiet and relaxing getaway!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful house in a beautiful and quiet location, with fantastic hosts.

A wonderful house in a beautiful and quiet location, with fantastic hosts. Rawiri cooked an excellent dinner for us on the first night with more than enough left over for the next day or two.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great location and tanquil place.

Great location and tanquil place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet and private location.

Very quiet and private location. Fantastic surroundings. Very well cared for property, all clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay very much
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We went for a get-away-from-it-all weekend and found a fantastic private bush retreat with warm, hel

We went for a get-away-from-it-all weekend and found a fantastic private bush retreat with warm, helpful and knowledgeable hosts.