Guests of Solitaire Lodge enjoy a very secluded, very special location.
Solitaire Lodge is nestled on an exclusive and privately-owned peninsula on the shores of beautiful Lake Tarawera. Though you are only a 25 minute drive from the action and attractions of Rotorua - New Zealand’s favourite tourist destination - you’ll feel simply world’s away.
The land here is virtually untouched by humans. Pristine and lush, its native plants and flowers attract some of New Zealand’s favourite wildlife – such as the protected Kereru (native Wood Pigeon) and the cheeky Fantail.
Lake Tarawera is the largest in a series of Lakes which surround our volcano, Mount Tarawera. This deep, clear Lake is 39 square kilometres in size and just beckons your exploration. Set off in one of our quality Kayaks - the water is very calm, and in the shallows the water is so clear you can see right to the bottom. Discover private bays, hot water beaches, magnificently dramatic cliff faces over which tumble forest waterfalls, natural thermal hot springs which invite you to sit and soak and world-class commercial-free Trout Fishing.
Venture only a little further from Lake Tarawera to discover that this region is home to more than 10 stunning Lakes, along with beautiful clean rivers and stunning waterfalls, geothermal wonders such as bursting geysers and boiling mud, and all the leisure opportunities that this bounty of nature offers.
Our thanks to www.laketarawera.co.nz for use of their scenic images.
Thanks also to Steven Pinker for use of his image on this page. Steven Pinker has a number of beautiful images on his website: http://pinker.wjh.harvard.edu