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Lakeside Kiwi Bach

 

Stay at this beautiful lakeside Kiwi bach on the shores of Lake Rotorua and close to the Waiteti Stream.

The bach comprise two separate self-contained units which can be booked together or separately. Both the North End the South End sleep up to four people. 

Your host is a professional fishing guide who skippers his own boat and enjoys taking guests trout fishing on the lake.

 

Hosts

Brian and Val Blewett

Address

c/- Waiteti Lakeside Lodge

2 Arnold Street

Ngongotaha

Rotorua

Contact details

Phone: +64 7 357 2311
Fax: +64 7 357 2311
Email: info@waitetilodge.co.nz
Web: www.waitetilodge.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Fishing waters

Lake Rotorua

Waiteti Stream

Ngongotaha Stream

Ohau Channel

Lake Rotoiti

Location

Lakeside Kiwi Bach is marked on the Lake Rotorua map.

It is located on the same property as Waiteti Lakeside Lodge and managed by the lodge owners.

Accommodation features

Both the North End and South End bach are well-equipped with:

  • Queen size bed and twin king single beds with bed linen provided, electric blanket and bedside lamp
  • Kitchen, kitchenette, microwave, fridge/freezer, cooking hob, toaster, kettle/jug, cooking utensils, benchtop oven, tea and coffee supplies
  • Dining table, sofa, TV
  • Separate bathroom with shower facilities, heated towel rail, toiletries and separate toilet facilities
  • Laundry service, clothes line, clothes horse
  • Balcony/deck
  • Suitcase stand, torch/flashlight
  • Wireless internet access
  • Parking
Restrictions A no smoking restriction applies indoors.
Guided fishing options
  • Guided fly fishing (backcountry and remote)
  • Learn to fly fish
  • Boat fishing on Lake Rotorua
About your guide

Your host, Brian Blewett, is a member of The Rotorua Professional Fishing Guides Association with over 30 years fishing experience. He can provide guiding himself, or arrange guides and locations to match your skills and interests in the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty area.

Other activities in the area
  • Ocean fishing in the Bay of Plenty
  • Hunting
  • Raft and kayak expeditions
  • Geothermal attractions
  • Maori culture
  • Fly fishing in the Kaimai ö Mamaku Mountain Range and the Rotorua Lakes district
  • Zorb ball rides
  • Bush and thermal tours off the beaten track with local Maori guides
  • Rainbow Springs - showcase of New Zealand's unique flora and fauna
  • Agrodome - agricultural theme park

Baches:
indicative tariffs as at 15 September 2007

The tariff for each bach is inclusive of 4 people. One additional person may be accommodated at an extra charge.

High season

From 1 January to 30 April and from 1 October to 31 December:

  • NZ$170 night per night (for 2 or more nights)
  • NZ$20 extra adult per night
  • NZ$20 extra child per night

Low season

From 1 May to 30 Sept 2007:

  • NZ$120 night per night (for 2 or more nights)
  • NZ$20 extra adult per night
  • NZ$20 extra child per night
Guided fly fishing:
indicative prices as at 15 September 2007

Guided fly fishing (backcountry and remote)

  • NZ$550 per day for 1 person, includes travel and lunch,
    NZ$100 for each extra person
  • NZ$350 per half day for 1 person, includes travel,
    NZ$50 for each extra person

Learn to fly fish with Brian

  • NZ$35 per hour: all equipment supplied

Boat fishing on Lake Rotorua

  • NZ$80 per hour for parties of 1-4 (minimum of 2 hours)
Availability and bookings

Phone or email to make accommodation and guiding bookings. Or you can check the availability and book the baches at the Waiteti Lakeside Lodge website

Directions

From Auckland:

From State Highway 5 just prior to Rotorua take the road signposted left to Ngongotaha.

From Rotorua City:

Take State Highway 5 north towards Auckland. At the roundabout (just out of the built up area) continue straight ahead to Ngongotaha.

Then from Ngongotaha:

  • Continue through Ngongotaha (heading north) and cross the Waiteti Stream Bridge.
  • Turn right into Waiteti Road.
  • At the end of the road, turn right into Arnold Street.
  • Drive to the end of the street. Waiteti Lakeside Lodge is on the left hand side.

 

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