Swimming, Boating & Kayaking - During the summer months you can unwind in the sun on Solitaire Lodge’s private beach and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tarawera. Alternatively, explore the lake’s many treasures onboard one of the lodge’s complimentary kayaks or motorized dinghies.
Natural Hot Springs - Solitaire Lodge vessels are available to take you to a nearby hot water beach where the water temperature is a consistent 38 degrees centigrade year-round, making for a truly relaxing soak!
Boat Charters - Take in the breathtaking scenery onboard a charter vessel. Local charter firms have been operating from our private jetty for the past 10 years and there local knowledge is second-to-none.
Trout Fishing - Lake Tarawera is renowned for the size and condition of Rainbow Trout it is home to. The lake consistently yields the largest number of trophy-sized Rainbow Trout in the Southern Hemisphere. Choose to explore the waters in your own time on board one of our motorized dinghies (complimentary) or let us arrange a guided adventure for you with an expert local guide.
Bushwalking - Lake Tarawera and its surrounds offers a myriad of walking and sightseeing opportunities – geothermal wonders, surging rivers, plunging forest waterfalls, delicate native species and more are all here to be discovered. The 6.4 km Lake Tarawera Fall Walk accessed only by boat is particularly popular.
Scenic Flights - With a heli pad onsite delegates are collected from their doorstep and can choose to be whisked away to explore spectacular White Island, an active Volcano off the coastline, the powdery ski slopes of Mount Ruapehu, or to some of the most awarded golf courses in New Zealand.
Spa Treatments - For the ultimate in relaxation treat yourself to a natural spa or beauty treatment in the comfort of your suite. Choose from a range of relaxing and rejuvenating therapies including a Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Thermal Mud Wrap, Herbal Spa Bath and Heavenly Hand Mask.
Recreational activities listed are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Swimming nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Boat launch on site
- Boating on site
- Dock on site
- Fishing on site
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Kayaking on site
- Rowboats on site
- Running track/path on site
- Sailing on site
- Water skiing on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Bungee jumping nearby