Waikato Luxury Retreat Accommodation near Waitomo Caves
Relax and unwind in affordable luxury accommodation in a private location.
Ripples Retreat is centrally located in the North lsland, less than 2 hours from Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton and New Plymouth and just under 3 hours from Auckland.
At night view the stars under some of the clearest skies in New Zealand.
Situated along the scenic banks of the Mangaotaki River, Ripples offers an exceptional experience for fishing enthusiasts.
Hours and hours of design planning have gone into creating a romantic getaway that also delivers as luxury family accommodation, and the cabin has been cleverly designed to sleep 5-6 people.
Our guests love the peace, tranquility and attention to detail. There is a reason why Peter Jackson filmed The Hobbit here. It is truly magical!
Romantic Getaway in Waitomo
Valid until 31 August 2024 (not valid for stays after 31/8/24)
Nestled in the crook of the tranquil Mangaotaki Stream, Ripples Retreat is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and framed by rugged limestone cliffs. It is one of the most magical romantic getaways NZ has to offer, where you can relax, unwind and reconnect with loved ones.
Created as a romantic couple’s escape, Ripples is intended to be your ultimate retreat where you choose to do as much or as little as you want. Many of our guests arrive with great plans to explore the area, but don’t end up leaving the front gate.
Why? Maybe it’s the double outdoor bath filled in minutes from the gas hot water or the large deck with a cosy roof heater and comfy loungers; or the expansive front lawn surround on 3 sides by the swimmable river and the farmland views beyond.
Family Accommodation for 5-6 People
As an adventure-seeking family ourselves we know how hard it is to find exciting accommodation for 5 people, especially for teenagers! So we have designed our cabin for 3 extra people in a hidden nook, with its own window and high ceiling. We’ve also thought of families with 4 children and the large window seat can be used as an extra king single bed.
Then there’s all the stuff to keep the family entertained – A double kayak and sea biscuit, giant Jenga, Petanque, frisbees, puzzles, games, books as well as the following features.
Affordable luxury features
- Four Poster Bed (King)
- 1 double bed and 1 single in a separate space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Double outdoor bath
- Sustainably upcycled vanity
- Double shower
- Spaces to put everything – luggage to toiletries
- Large sunny window seat
- Fully equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ.
- Tables inside and out for eating & working
- Handmade cushions, snuggly throws
- Ambient garden lighting
- Tree swing
- Filtered drinking water
- Espresso coffee machine
- Homemade Ice-cube tea infusions
- Farm honey
- Ceiling fan
- Digital detox box
- The views and vibe at Ripples are such that we do not have a TV
Outside you will find
- Some of the clearest Skies in New Zealand
- Lidded BBQ which doubles as a gas oven
- Large covered deck with heating
- Complimentary herb garden
- 2 outdoor Beanbags
- 2 dreamy outdoor loungers with ottomans
- Double kayak – life jackets supplied
- A sea biscuit
- Giant Jenga, Petanque frisbees
- Double deck swing chair
Located on the banks of the picturesque Mangaotaki River, Ripples provides an excellent opportunity for fishing enthusiasts. You can fish directly from the front lawn of our property, and you’ll find plenty of Rainbow and Brown trout suitable for both fly and spinners, in the river. Our fishing season runs from October to June, but if you travel just five minutes downriver, you can fish all year round. Additionally, our guests have exclusive access to the Taumangahau stream that flows through our farm. You’ll hardly see any other angler in this serene location, yet there’s plenty of fish.
