Lake views and bushwalks Real serenity

Hi everyone, we have sold after almost thirty years of hosting. Thank you to all our previous guests, many who return year after year and many who have become our friends. Our bookings will close from the 23rd April 2026.There is a last opportunity to book between the 13-19th of April.

Hidden Valley Lodge is a renovated historic church in a unique secluded bush setting with panoramic views overlooking the lake and mountains on our farm surrounding the shores of Lake Poerua.

Walk ten minutes through the farm down to the lake, swim at the beach. Wood-fired hot tub. Abundant brown trout fishing with other lakes and rivers only minutes drive away. 10 minutes to Lake Brunner for boating and year-round fishing. Ideal central base for West Coast exploration. Cosy Woodsman log burner. Free use of 4 kayaks,one Canadian canoe. 20 minutes to Moana garage, hotel/pub, restaurant/cafe, grocery store.15 minutes to Mitchells Hotel, Lake Brunner bar /restaurant.
Five ski fields within 90 minutes drive.
Come and view the magical glow worm cave up a bushtrack behind the hot tub and the "faerie dell" up another track on the farm.
Two night minimum stay.
Cellphone coverage , no TV or wifi.
Special conditions:
smoking allowed outside only
absolutely no pets we want to protect the kiwis and wekas.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under NZ bach tradition you are expected to: Tidy the
house , strip bedsheets and pillow slips and put the dishes in dishwasher before you leave.