About Us

You are assured of a warm welcome at our piece of paradise in the heart of the beautful Waikato. Romance, relaxation, recreation, comfort and tranquility all awaits you at Karamu Valley Lodge. We are not the traditional Bed & Breakfast nor an impersonal place to stay.

The Lodge has three different accommodation themes all designed for comfort.

Our gardens are a work in progress, developing nicely for you to enjoy. Sit and ponder beside the waterfall or just enjoy a glass of New Zealand wine on the deck gazing down the valley and surrounding bush clad hills, or just to watch our beautiful Suffolk sheep grazing in the fields below.

You may want to cast your eyes on the bird life while our ginger cat "Mong" may or may not be sitting close by.

Home made bread is always being made, free range hens deliver the eggs and plenty of herbs grow among our vegetables. Home cooked dinners (on request) are eaten in and around the main house with outdoor fires for those romantic evenings.

A stand of the beautiful New Zealand Kahikatea and also other native trees all around keep us in touch with what is "New Zealand".

Bruce and Shona have travelled most of New Zealand and Bruce has travelled to some of the Islands and Australia. Shona lived in the UK for three years and has seen many parts of Europe.

We both know the importance of having great accommodation and being great hosts so we are here for you with a wealth of knowledge regards to New Zealand.

Shona is a Natural Health Practitioner and has her clinic here at Karamu Valley Lodge. For those who wish to use this service during their stay there are a number of therapies available.