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During your stay at Spencer Lodge take a trip by chopper to White Island

Whilst enjoying your holiday at Spencer Lodge, Tarawera why not take a trip to see White Island. Volcanic Air is based at the lakefront in Rotorua (a 25 minute drive from the lodge). Fly to and land on New Zealand's only permanently active volcano, White Island. Leaving the lakefront in Rotorua you will fly north past the northern lakes district before crossing the coast on track to White Island. ...[More]

Take a holiday at Spencer Lodge and enjoy everything the area has to offer

Tarawera is an amazing place to stay and play. There are so many things to see and do. When you stay at Spencer Lodge luxury holiday home you are perfectly located to enjoy it all whether you're into heart thumping action, prefer to take it easy or do it all!  Within half an hours drive of the lodge is the Rotorua Rafting site, experience three amazing waterfalls including the largest commercially...[More]

The spiritual atmosphere of Lake Tarawera makes for a wonderful place to Kayak

Paddling a Kayak is fun. It's an opportunity to get close to nature, it provides the ability to be closer to nature than a lot of activities do. You can explore the crevices around the lake and sneak up on wildlife. It's an activity you can enjoy on you own or with friends. You'll get a great work out or if you prefer you can take it easy and watch the sunset over the mountain. What better way to ...[More]

The serenity and beauty of Tarawera is a draw for weddings

This year has proved to be more popular than ever for couples getting married at Tarawera. Spencer Lodge is a fantastic place to stay offering a peaceful, serene place for the bride to be to prepare for the big day.  Stephanie and Lance Kay married at the Black Barn, Tarawera in early April and loved staying at Spencer Lodge. Steph kindly provided the following images all taken at Spencer Lodge on...[More]

The magic of Tarawera provides the perfect wedding venue

Destination weddings are a very popular choice. A chance to enjoy somewhere different away from your hometown. Somewhere special to create memories that will stay with you for a lifetime. Tarawera has become very popular with venues like Punaromia Landing and The Black Barn. Although there are no hotels at Tarawera there are plenty of holiday homes for guests to stay. These range from the traditio...[More]