Wairarapa's Lakeview Lodge

18/07/2024

Who said winter holidays in NZ were boring. Prepare to be wowed by views like these, from a luxurious warm suite.

23/03/2024

A magical month long festival right here in the Wairarapa.

15/11/2023

For those of you, who feel like relaxing into summer, we have some dates available early December and late January.

15/10/2023

Just like a five star hotel but without the people and cars.
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09/10/2023

Anyone fancy waking up to a sunrise like this?
This weekend has just become available. Get in before someone else does.
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15/07/2023

Matariki, a celestial sign signalling the Māori New Year.

In Aotearoa we take this time to reflect on what we have learned, contributed, and are grateful for while celebrating with family and friends, and remembering those who have passed.

Enjoy your celebrations.

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13/07/2023

28/06/2023

If sunrises are your thing but early mornings aren't, this is a perfect time of the year to catch magic shots like this. 7am this morning.

26/06/2023

Website refresh thanks to images by .
Here's just a sample. Check out more on our website, whret you will also find some new multi night discount offers.

15/06/2023

Our first review on Booking.com sums up our guest's experience perfectly.
Exceptional is exactly the kind of stay we aim to provide.
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05/06/2023

Moonlight views over Lake Wairarapa.

26/05/2023

Featherston sunrises at this time of the year are something else 🧡❤️💛.

11/05/2023

We are proud to support our neighbours in Upper Hutt, grab yourself a ticket. There are great prizes up for grabs including a weeknight stay with us!

10/05/2023

Mother's Day is almost here. Give her the gift of relaxation.
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Electronic and hard copy vouchers available. Message us today to discuss options.

16/04/2023

The Wairarapa skies provide amazing Autumn sunrise and sunset shots.
This morning 🧡💕🧡

08/04/2023

Happy Easter!

If you are lucky enough to get a break, enjoy it! If not, fill up on chocolate.

04/04/2023

Book lovers - this is an epic 3 days filled with workshops, discussions, booksellers and more. Check out the programme, there's something for everyone.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Visit Eventfinda to get your tickets to the 2023 Karukatea Festival:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2023/featherston-booktown-karukatea-festival-2023

23/03/2023

It is an exciting time for the Wairarapa. Our sky is getting the attention it deserves. 🌠

Officially a Dark Sky Reserve, enjoy scores of stargazing experiences.

23/02/2023

Come along locals! This is going to be a fun night, plus you are supporting a great cause and might bag yourself a night with us or some other equally great items.

We've been incredibly impressed and appreciative of the amazing prizes, Raffle prizes and auction items we have had donated for tomorrow nights Quiz to raise funds for the Wairarapa/Hawkes Bay region affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wairarapa's Lakeview Lodge has donated a 1 night stay with all the bells and whistles of a full continental breakfast, Late check out, Complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival. This beautiful stay is such an amazing donation and we hope it raises lots of money for our cause! Thank you so much Lake View Lodge - your generosity and absolutely amazing support does not go unnoticed. To book yourself in please contact the above tagged page and enjoy a relaxing night or two away at this stunning retreat ❤️

12/02/2023

Valentine's Day has just become available. Treat your someone special, to something very special.

29/01/2023

Mother nature is bringing it tonight. 🌈 💙💕💜

26/01/2023

On now! Plenty of activities for the general public over the next couple of days.

25/01/2023

Not a bad view from 'the office' today. Taking a break from cleaning windows to appreciate the view through them.

19/01/2023

Congratulations to the Wairarapa Sky team. This is huge news for the Wairarapa region.

The Wairarapa has just become one of only 21 accredited Dark Sky Reserves in the world. One more reason to come and visit the region, especially at new moon.

✨🍾✨ BREAKING NEWS ✨ 🍾✨
✨🍾EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🍾

Southern Wairarapa has been confirmed as the world’s newest Dark Sky Reserve by a decision of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA).

Five years after deciding the pristine dark skies of the region should be preserved, protected and enhanced, Wairarapa Dark Sky Association has this week been granted formal Dark Sky Reserve recognition by the world body.

The decision underlines New Zealand as a world leader in dark sky development.

Recognition for the Wairarapa region comes five years after a small volunteer group set out to develop a dark sky reserve in South Wairarapa, based in Martinborough. Carterton and Masterton immediately sought to be included in the project.

The new reserve is surrounded by enduring protection from significant light encroachment, with the Pacific Ocean to the east and south, and the Remutaka and Tararua forest ranges to the west.

Wairarapa Dark Sky Association chair Viv Napier praised the five-year effort by a small group of dedicated volunteers for the result.

“Their foresight and endeavours has produced something really special for the Wairarapa, ensuring the pristine night skies that perhaps many of us take for granted will be protected for future generations,” she said.

“There are also significant potential environmental and economic benefits, with our international status opening up huge opportunities for tourism,” she added.

Initial work on expanding the newly-minted Dark Sky Reserve to cover the Masterton region will begin in 2023.

The combined South Wairarapa and Carterton districts of the reserve cover an area of 3,665 square kilometres. With Masterton district added, the expanded reserve will encompass some 5,895 sq km.
And, hopefully, with no light spill or night-sky glare being generated from the whole region.

The Wairarapa Dark Sky Association thanks all of those who have provided support for this community initiative: local and regional councils, the Prime Minister and local MP, regional Iwi, Department of Conservation, community groups, local businesses and sponsors.

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16/01/2023

Fancy a last minute getaway this coming weekend?

What a deal! Your own private suite furnished like a 5 star hotel, full continental breakfast on both days, your own spa right outside your front door, and much more.

Contact us directly for this special offer.

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13/01/2023

One of our goals is to ensure our guests have the best sleep, and judging by the feedback we've recieved we have nailed that. 💤

Along with a quiet rural locationn, Tui Suite's bed is a high end, king sized bed with anti partner disturbance technology and fitted with luxury linen. 🛌

You're welcome and enjoy!

31/12/2022

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year. Make sure to have lots of holidays in the places you love.
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30/12/2022

28/12/2022

The sunsets and sunrises over Wairarapa have been spectacular this past week.

26/12/2022

Summer has arrived in the Wairarapa!
With these hills as a backdrop and the lake as a view, you won't be able help but relax. Bookings available in January.