Whimsical Journeys by Cushla Arbuckle

Le Château Moderne is a sophisticated property nestled in the Tamahere countryside, accommodating up to eight guests across four sumptuously appointed rooms. This exclusive property is defined by its French grandeur, featuring a restored 300-year-old entrance door and an opulent Capodimonte chandelier. Guests are invited to enjoy the breathtaking residence and manicured grounds while indulging in bespoke luxury amenities. Unwind in the private wellness area, complete with a cedar barrel sauna and outdoor hot tub, or create culinary masterpieces in the professional Falcon kitchen. Perfectly positioned near Hamilton Gardens, Hobbiton, and the Waitomo Caves, it is the ultimate base for your Waikato trip.

Hadleigh has featured in the prestigious House & Garden publication. The Kotare Suite on the first floor offers uninterrupted rural and garden views. The suite has 52sqm of personal space, there is a Super King room, ensuite, and an adjacent private lounge. Here guests can relax, and enjoy the complimentary mini bar, home baking, and fruit. The fridge and microwave provide opportunity to prepare light meals if desired. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair with home grown and local produce. Guests are welcome throughout the Lodge and grounds. Complimentary evening drinks and canapes is a social occasion, where guests can enjoy company outdoors or in the baronial Red room, here a warming fire creates a cosy atmosphere if the weather is cool.

Māhoe Cabin is located in the Waikato, 17 minutes from Morrinsville, 1 hour and 35 minutes from Auckland City, or 35 minutes from Hamilton City. The cabin consists of a fully enclosed bedroom with a simple but lovely interior. Nordic spruce lines the walls and beautiful natural linens and fibres adorn the bed. Directly outside the bedroom is an outdoor living and kitchen area. An outdoor fire with a mini bread/pizza oven is the perfect place to sit in the evening and watch the birds flitting through the wetlands. The spacious bathroom is next to the bedroom and accessed via the deck. Māhoe Cabin is the ideal way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and get a much-needed dose of nature.

Te Aroha Holiday Park is one of New Zealand's few remaining traditional holiday parks in rural farm land of the Waikato, south Auckland. offers a range of good and very good quality facilities plus accommodation for all budgets from campsites, cabins, self catering Cottages and family motel units to motorhome sites. Tramping and Mountain biking Kaimai Mamaku and Karangahake Gorge The park is located past the racecourse and only 3 km from the famous Te Aroha Soda Hot Springs. This is the only one Spring in the Southern Hemisphaere and responsible for the silkiest skin after you had a bath. Bring your tent, caravan or campervan and nestle amongst our large oak trees or lounge on our large decks enjoy a BBQ with friends from your Cottage.

Bruntwood Lodge is a 3-bedroom Bed & Breakfast situated in peaceful rural surroundings of Cambridge, offering adult-only accommodation with electronic 24-hour access, free WIFI and ample parking. Each of the three luxurious guest rooms has been carefully designed and appointed to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing – with customised king-size beds, and includes complimentary breakfast, toiletries, slippers, dressing gown, luxurious towels and a hairdryer for your use. Each air-conditioned room includes en-suite with shower, toilet, vanity, and a TV in each room. Horses and cows graze in the paddocks, yet Bruntwood Lodge is in close proximity to Cambridge city, Hamilton Airport, Mystery Creek Events Centre and the Avantidome.

Central Motor Lodge and Conference Centre is Morrinsville's newest, upmarket motel, offering apartment-style accommodation. Ideal for family holidays and for the discerning business traveller. Central Motor Lodge & Conference Centre has 14 spacious, smokefree motel units, all with broadband connection. Choose from a studio or one bedroom suite in either standard or executive. Our executive suite has a spa bath, large TV and air conditioning. If you are a family travelling or would like more space, try our large two bedroom unit.