Welcome to The Villa Lake Karapiro Accommodation near Cambridge in New Zealand, proudly owned and operated by Lee & Su Kim. The Villa overlooks the World renowned Lake Karapiro on the Waikato River that flows from Lake Taupo to the Waikato Heads just South of Auckland, and is only a 10 minute drive from the charming town of Cambridge in the Heart of the Waikato. The Villa is Self-Catering Accommodation at its Best, enchants all guests with its magnificent lake and farm land vista, sleeps up to 10 guests and is a perfect Self Catering accommodation experience for families, sports teams, couples or corporate business rural retreats. Karapiro View Room Spacious, airy North facing guest room with stunning views of Lake Karapiro. Sleeps up to 2 guests NZ$150 per night for 2 Read More & Rates >>>   Farm View Room Spacious, elegant guest room with magnificent rural views of Hosts farm. Sleeps up to 4 guests NZ$150 per night for 2 Read More & Rates >>> Hill View Room Cosy, North West facing guest room with magnificent rural views of Hosts farm. Sleeps up to 2 Guests NZ$130 per night for 2 Read More & Rates >>> Lake View Room Cosy, warm Lake and Farm facing guest room with stunning views of Lake Karapiro. Sleeps up to 2 guests NZ$110 per night for 2 Read More & Rates >>>

Local Attractions Nearby The Villa
Lake Karapiro Accommodation

Overlooking Lake Karapiro, 2 minute drive to rowing start line and only a 1 minute drive to the Karapiro Domain and rowing finishing line. 10 minutes' drive from Cambridge in the Waikato, famous for its country charm, antique shops and surrounding thoroughbred horse studs. Cambridge and the surrounding area boast a wide variety of leisure activities to cater for all tastes and inclinations. Some of these include:

• Lake Karapiro
  Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro, situated six kilometres south of Cambridge in the Waipa District, the 19 hectare recreational reserve is open for public access all year round and has a range of facilities making it the perfect location for aquatic and land-based events. This is the perfect place to relax with friends and family, and enjoy the lake view and park-like grounds that are beautifully sheltered by mature trees. World-class Don Rowlands Centre on the shores of Lake Karapiro, the centre can be hired for family, club, community, national and international events, water and land-based sports, school camps and corporate or business retreats, indoor exhibitions and special events. 
• Dinner Cruise on Lake Karapiro
  The Karapiro Cruiser can cater for events from corporate functions, special occasions to theme nights all while enjoying the most beautiful scenery Waikato has to offer.  
• Cruise the Waikato River and visiting the Hamilton Gardens
  Perhaps a jet boat trip or a picnic on the river that meanders through the fertile Waikato basin.  
• Lake Te Koutu
  Hidden treasure in the Heart of Cambridge 
• Hamilton Gardens
  An impressive array of gardens, featuring garden themes from around the World. Truly a 'must see' for all visitors to Hamilton City. 
• Golf
  Cambridge Golf Club is only a ten minute drive away, and there are several excellent courses within the Hamilton region. 
• Jet boating
  Experience the thrill of a jet boat tour on Lake Karapiro, and see the region from the unique position of the water. 
• Kayaking
  From beginners to the more experienced, kayak expeditions on Lake Karapiro are suitable for all ability levels.  
• Raglan
  The 'surf town', our sleepy coastal haven, best known for fabulous surf and fishing. 
• Waitomo Caves
  Where limestone features, glow worms and adventure tourism is a pleasant drive away. 
• Hot Air Ballooning
  Ballooning over Waikato excursions lasting approximately four hours in total, with baskets providing room for up to seven passengers with flights usually taking place in the early morning or evening. 
• Maungatautari Mountain Ecological Island
  Maungatautari Mountain has been developed into New Zealand’s largest inland “Island” reserve. An area covering 3,400 hectares has been fenced to keep out all predators so the natural bird and insect life will be protected. The North Island Brown Kiwi is thriving once again along with other endangered species. The entrance to the northern test enclosure is only a ten minute drive from the Lodge. A 20 minute drive will take you to the southern test enclosure where there is a wetland area, an award winning walking frame high in the tree tops and an acclimatisation aviary for bird species re-entering the habitat. 
• Scenic Walks
  There are a variety of scenic walkways in the Cambridge region, ranging from 15 to 90 minutes. The more energetic may like to tackle the summit of Maungatautari Mountain! 
• Karapiro Dam
  The Karapiro Hydro Museum is open two days a week. There are nine hydro dams on the Waikato River and their fascinating history is recorded in the Museum. 
• Thoroughbred Stud Tours
  Conducted tours of five renowned horse studs. The Cambridge area is known as the ‘Kentucky of New Zealand’ and these tours are highly recommended. 
• Antique Shops & Art Galleries
  Cambridge and nearby Tirau are renowned for their antique shops and many excellent art galleries. The Cambridge Country Store is a local icon - situated in a magnificent hundred year old church, it offers a huge range of exciting and varied crafts, jewellery, New Zealand wines, gourmet food and more. 
• Wineries
  There are several well respected local wineries within the Waikato vicinity. 
• Cambridge Raceway for trotting & Greyhound racing, trout fishing on the Waikato River, 25 minutes' drive to Hobbiton, Rotorua 45 minutes', Tauranga 1 hours' drive and Mt Maunganui a further 15 minutes', 11/2 hours drive to Lake Taupo, Raglan Beach about an hours' drive, Mystery Creek Events Centre 15 minutes' and Hamilton and Hamilton International/Domestic Airport only 20-25 minutes' drive from The Villa Lake Karapiro Accommodation.