Where to Stay in Pirongia

Gibraltar House Homestay
Homestay B & B in beautiful, rural Pirongia on a one acre property with a 4 bedroom house and pool. Double room with queen bed. Bathroom separate but solely for guests. Evening meals available on request with home grown vegetables. Several day trips & walks close by.
Address: 711 Belcher Street, Pirongia, 3802 Telephone: 07 8719951 Email
Hours of Business: 6 pm – 10 am Costs: $110 a night – double, including breakfast. $28 per person for evening meal. $70 for the single room.

HighGate Garden and B&B
Our home is a masonry house set in two acres of interesting garden surrounded by farmland and with a wonderful view of Mt Pirongia. We have one bedroom with two single beds and one bedroom with a queen bed. Contact Jan and Peter de Nicolo at 167 Bird Road, RD6, Pirongia. Phone (07) 871 9771 or fax (07) 871 9388.
Email here or visit our web site.

Karamu Kayaks and Horse Treks
Self contained cabins, horses and kayaks. Full information and photos available on a very comprehensive web site.
Located 15 minutes west of Hamilton at 37 Smith Road, RD5, Karamu, Hamilton. Phone 07 825 9809 or email for bookings

Our Patch Lavender and M and M's B&B
Address: 6 Goile Rd R.D. 10 Hamilton 3290 Set on 11 acres we have sheep, cattle 4000 lavender plants and 1 cat. We have a choice of 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles and 1 twin share, all with shared facilities. Each room has access to the garden via a ranch slider. Rate includes a continental breakfast and an evening meal is available by arrangement.
Email Telephone:07 829 3161 Web

Pinargan Studio Self contained B&B.
Pinargan Cottage is unique, well appointed and cosy. The cottage has 2 bedrooms with 1 queen and 2 single beds, a small bathroom, fully self contained kitchen and living area with wood fire. Full details with photos are available on our web site.

This is a place for a tranquil and relaxing break in a private peaceful country environment. The property is looking to the top of the mountain in the south on one side; from the front we have expansive views across the greater Waikato basin. A native corridor from the mountain meanders below and up to the northern side. Native birds, trees and views are plentiful.

For more information and bookings contact Pinargan Studios, 309 Waite Road, Te Pahu, RD5 Hamilton
Phone: +64 7 825 9072 Mobile +64 21 226 7155

Pirongia Clydesdales
Farmstay and B&B featuring purpose built house, queen size room with ensuite, twin share room, cooked or continental breakfast, dinners by arrangement. Central to Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Otorohanga. Also offers horse drawn picnic trips, stable visits, weddings, venue hire, functions and carriage driving lessons.
Contact Nick and Jill Van der Sande, Pirongia, SH39 Ph/fax (07) 8719711 Mob: 021 771927
Email here or visit the web site

Pirongia Forest Park Lodge - Main Lodge
Situated at the base of the mountain – nestled in the bush line stands the Pirongia Forest Park Lodge. At a height of 200m the views are both panoramic and spectacular. Set in a beautiful location the Lodge can offer most groups a wonderful opportunity to stay in a ‘tranquil’ environment – still only 25 minutes away from both Hamilton and Te Awamutu. The Lodge sleeps 42 people in bunk bed style accommodation – with a couple of smaller rooms, it has separate toilets and showers for boys and girls and has a fully self contained kitchen, food preparation and dining area. A further 6 people can be accommodated in our two cabins – again each fully self –contained with private garden, amazing views and private access into the Park. The lodge is available for bookings; Weekends Friday-Sunday, Weeks Monday through to Friday, day groups are also welcomed. With private access into the Forest Park and all of its wonderful walks and with a Flying Fox (picture), Confidence Course and Climbing Wall (picture) on site – not to mention the wide range of outdoor activities (climbing, abseiling, archery, orienteering, canoeing and caving) groups can expect to have an action packed and exciting stay with us. The Lodge caters for; School and Youth Groups, Clubs and Associations, Family Functions (no weddings or private parties sorry) Training days, Retreats and Conferences. Open all year round
297 Grey Road, Te Pahu, RD5, Hamilton. Bookings/Enquiries: Phone (07) 871-9570, Website here. Email here. Contact us for brochure and price lists.

Pirongia Forest Park Lodge - Separate acommodation Units
Two Units – each sleep three (One double/one single bunk), self contained kitchen with bathroom/shower (Units share) Small private garden, picnic tables, use of BBQ and Lodge grounds. Outstanding views and tranquil environment. Wonderful accommodation for small groups or families – instant and private access to the Forest Park and its amazing walks and trails. Costs: $25 – one person, $45 - two people, $60- three people – under 5’s free. Open all year round. Contact us for brochure and price lists. Contact warden for further details and bookings. Address: 297 Grey Road, RD5, Hamilton. Website here. For bookings/Enquiries) Telephone: Phone (07) 871-9570 or Email

Pirongia Travellers Accommodation / Persimmon Tree Cafe
Pirongia Travellers Accommodation This Motor-home and Caravan Park with great views of the mountain, has a modern wheelchair accessible shower and laundry block available for your use. Persimmon Tree Cafe (BYO) is also on site. (Not suitable for tents) There are 8 powered sites available and several for those who do not need power. There is also a dump site available (for a small extra charge). Located at 1050 Franklin Street on SH39 in Pirongia Village. Phone the cafe to book a site 07 871 9288, or a/h mob: 027 354 3430

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Somersal B&B and Gardens
Just explore their delightful and highly informative web site and you will find everything you need to know about this charming location and its surroundings which are just 10 mins from Te Awamutu and can sleep up to 10. Available also for garden wedding ceremonies and garden parties. If you have any queries or would like to make a reservation, contact John & Jenny Mortland Phone (international) 64 (7) 871 9199 Phone (New Zealand) (07) 871 9199 Phone (Mobile) + 6421 232 3981 Email Address 1724 McClure Street, Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand.

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