We welcome you along a tree-lined drive to enter the peace and
tranquillity of our 11-acre rural retreat, just 10-12 minutes drive (14kms) from Taupo with its wide choice of shops, cafes and restaurants, 45 minutes from Rotorua where we can offer a second option, a genuine kiwi bach experience ( for details of Minarapa Lakeside Cottage click here). Nestled in the Oruanui Valley amid picturesque countryside, Minarapa Lodge is ideally located for an easy drive to the following wonderful natural attractions:

• Orakei Korako ­ an amazing thermal wonderland - Taupo¹s famous Hidden Valley. Ours is the closest accommodation of its kind to this wonderful thermal valley.
• Huka Falls ­ the start of the Waikato River. Marvel at the awesome power and colour of the water.
• Craters of the Moon ­ geothermal activity. The area¹s best-known free thermal attraction.
• Wairakei Terraces ­ Taupo¹s own Maori Village with hangi and concert party.
• Rapids Jet ­ the exhilarating jet boat ride operating from Aratiatia Rapids.
• Swimming ­ You can boat or bathe at either Whakaipo Bay or Kinloch Bay ­ both about 10 ­ 15 minutes¹ drive away.
• Waitomo Caves - 1 and a half hours away, which makes them easily accessible within a day.
• Tongariro National Park and the Tongariro Crossing walk are also 1 3 / 4 hour¹s drive from us. We are happy to provide an early breakfast and packed lunch for anyone setting out on the walk.
• Trout Fishing ­ by charter boat or casting ­ we can book you.
• Golf There are a number of excellent golf courses in this area.