​The modern and comfortable décor of Walnut Lodge, coupled with the picturesque surroundings, will ensure you that your stay in the Waikato is a very unique experience and the perfect escape at any time of the year. The Lodge is your ideal bed and breakfast choice, enjoy the rural setting with views to the Kaimai ranges, as well as rolling countryside with beautiful sunsets, you will understand the true meaning of serenity and relaxation. ​ Each individual studio has its own bathroom, kitchenette, separate spacious living room and dining, contemporary in design with all the modern comforts one would expect. Complimentary continental breakfast provisions are included with a selection of cereals, yoghurt, jams, fresh bread, juice, teas and freshly ground coffee. *Gluten Free breakfast available - request on booking You are welcome to pick fruit from our trees; depending on the season we have lemons, plums, feijoas, apples, mandarins, blueberries, tangelos and pears. Perfect place to relax and watch the beautiful sunsets over the extended gardens and rolling pasture. You may like to take a stroll through the extended gardens.

We are an active family who enjoy the outdoors. We will be able to assist you if you are interested in a beautiful walk; enjoying the NZ great outdoors. Mia makes handmade, beautiful and delightfully different glass beaded jewellery. Michael is self-employed in Real Estate Sales

Our local attractions: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is under 15 mins drive from our property or alternatively take the Hobbiton bus from the Matamata i-site under 5 mins drive from Walnut Lodge. Local walking tracks - Wairere Warerfalls, Maungatautari's Santuary Mountain, Te Waihou walkway & Centennial Drive, just to mention a few. Firth Tower Museum, located in Matamata Great cafe's & eateries to be enjoyed in the local town, Matamata Relax in the beautiful Te Aroha Mineral Spa's or the Natural Hot Springs of the Okoroire Hotel or the Opal Hot Springs. Swim zone Matamata – local swimming complex Matamata Golf Club, Walton Golf Club, Okoroire Golf Club, Tirau Golf Club - all located a within 20 mins drive of Walnut Lodge Matamata Race Club Gliding in Matamata Matamata is very central in the Waikato - under 1 hours drive to Beautiful white beaches of Tauranga, Geo thermal activity in Rotorua, Hamilton Gardens or Zoo.