We found Lyndsay and Graham purely by chance - how lucky for us! We have enjoyed superb hospitality, marvellous friendship and stunning breakfasts. Our firm intention is to revisit this beautiful country and Rotorua in particular. My only regret is that I did not have enough time to have a day's fishing with Graham as he has all the gear... More

We arrived in the evening, after a long drive and were immediately welcomed and provided with late dinner as arranged. Breakfasts were especially memorable and Lyndsay and Graham were able to share local knowledge to help plan our days... all advice proved to be perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and we wish that our stay could have been longer.... More

Our stay at Ngongotaha Lakeside Lodge was in and of itself, a memory of a lifetime! It was recommended to me by a co-worker who had stayed there several years earlier to our trip in December. Prior to our arrival, I had many communications with Lyndsay and Graham, who over the months became like family to us. Upon our arrival,... More

We dropped by for a couple of nights, just after Christmas. Lyndsay and Graham were wonderful from the welcome cup of tea and freshly cooked treats, wonderful breakfasts to the excellent knowledge of the area. We toured all around the lake and surrounds, visiting the most pristine river and rapids. Tall Redwood forests, and iconic little coffee lunch stops. We... More

Lindsay and Graham are the perfect hosts, both have a good sense of humour and do their upmost to make their guests really welcome and feel at home. If you are lucky Graham will manage to catch a giant trout (by European standards) from his garden on the bank of Lake Rotorua, and smoke it as a treat for you.... More

Lyndsey and Graham make you feel very welcome in their home. Informative, a great breakfast, comfy bed and spectacular view make this an ideal base for a visit to the geothermal sites of New Zealand. They could not have been more accommodating.

Lyndsay and Graham gave us a warm welcome in their nice house, on the rotorua lakeside where a small river flow into the lake and where at sunshine and su set birds and humans meet to catch big trouts. Lyndsay will cuddle with rich homemade breakfasts (superb muesli) and if you are a fisherman Graham will tell you all secrets... More

When we remember our trip across New Zealand, the first memory that comes to our minds is the one about Graham and Lindsay. With them and their unique lodge we spent the best days we could have ever imagined. His immense generosity, sympathy and kindness made us feel so at home that it wasn't easy leaving them to continue the... More

We couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome than we were given by Lindsay and Graham! They were true hosts in every sense of the word - but made us feel as if we were living in our own home! They also provided us with excellent advice about new and interesting places to visit in the area - even though... More