About
Lake Aniwhenua Lodge, Motel & Holiday Park
Affordable Picturesque Accommodation

Twenty years ago we, Graeme and Joan Ryder, had a vision of developing our seven acre (2.5 hectare) property beside Lake Aniwhenua into a fishing and hunting lodge so everyone could enjoy and share our life style.

Located in the rural Galatea valley with panoramic views of the lake and flanked to the east by Te Urewera National Park and west by Kaingaroa Forest it was the most idyllic setting. Truly a sportsman's paradise.

Since those early days, and with demand so great, we have continually expanded our facilities. There is now everything to suit the budget. Fully self-contained deluxe Motel units, private rooms, cabins, communal kitchen and lounge, plus power and tent sites.

Everything is modern, clean and comfortable. All designed with a rustic appeal to co-exist with the setting. Private lake access is just an amble across the lawn.

Our Lodge paddocks are home to a variety of animals including deer, ostriches, Kuni Kuni pigs, and a goat. Many are hand reared and enjoy the company of guests.

To compliment our Lodge there is an on-site tackle shop with fishing licenses and an extensive range of hire equipment including rods & reels, waders, nets and boats.

We feel we have truly created an environment that one immediately feels at home in. The casual ambience is impelling and just one of the many reasons we were awarded as the Best Tourism Business in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

There are no strangers at Lake Aniwhenua Lodge. Everyone is soon on first name basis and life time friendships are readily formed. Guests return year after year.