Rotorua and Taupo

On the Point

A luxurious lodge on Lake Rotorua

A relaxing lakeside retreat

On The Point is a luxury lodge sitting at the tip of a private peninsula on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Once a family home, it’s been lovingly restored to offer a tranquil escape just outside the city.

The main house offers an array of suites featuring original timber detailing and elegant bathrooms. Some also have private balconies overlooking the lake and Mokoia Island, where you can enjoy a coffee as you listen to the morning chorus of native tūī birds. Alternatively, there’s the option to stay in one of the self-contained lake cottages, or a spacious two- or four-bedroom villa.

The hotel restaurant serves up a fine dining menu that highlights local produce, and you can enjoy afternoon tea in the expansive lounge. There’s also a tennis court, billiards table and relaxing spa on site. We recommend stopping to meet the resident donkeys, horses and sheep as you explore the grounds. And you’ll be well positioned to visit Rotorua’s renowned geothermal pools and geysers.

Highlights

Stay in a boutique manor suite, an expansive villa, or a cottage on the water’s edge

Learn about local Māori history, food and traditions through interactive storytelling and cultural performances

Dine on gourmet seasonal meals made with produce grown in the hotel gardens

Unwind with a rejuvenating massage in your suite or by bathing in geothermal baths at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa

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Plan your trip to Rotorua and Taupo

Whatever you want from your adventure in Rotorua and Taupo, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Places to combine On the Point with

Fiordland Lodge

Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park

Fiordland Lodge

Fiordland Lodge is privileged to sit in a World Heritage Site on the shore of the unforgettable Lake Te Anau. Rolling green meadows dotted with thickets of forest and bush meet snow-capped mountains, painting a gorgeous New Zealand tapestry of unrivalled wilderness and surreal landscapes.

A maximum of 29 guests in 10 luxurious suites can stay in the refined comfort of the lodge or in two self-contained, exclusive log cabins. Each of the private rooms and suites overlooks the picturesque waters and rolling grasslands that surround the property. While being a lakeside resort, it is only a short drive to the nearby tourist town of Te Anau.

While the culinary team is small at the lodge, they deliver huge taste experiences with a farm-to-table philosophy. The kitchen fully utilises local connections, with all produce coming from the farmers, cheesemakers and independent producers of the region. The resident drinks expert will happily provide suggestions to complement your meal, drawing on the list of exquisite vintages, colourful cocktails, fine beers and classic spirits.

Beyond the lodge, you can discover the famed New Zealand countryside in isolated bliss. Guided fishing trips, hikes and walks allow you to savour the real gems of this wonderful and wild land. For the ultimate adventure, hop into a helicopter to get a bird’s-eye view of remote alpine environments before landing atop Mount Luxmore to visit Luxmore Hut. Alternatively, journey underground into the mysterious and captivating Te Anau Glowworm Caves.

Across the lake lies over three million acres of untouched wilderness that makes up the Fiordland National Park, part of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.