New Zealand's only
5-star Farm stay
Panoramic country views
and total seclusion
The perfect place to
relax and unwind
Serenity at sunrise
You are welcome at
Kamahi Cottage
If you’re looking for a romantic luxury cottage near Waitomo & Otorohanga, 5-Star boutique Bed & Breakfast accommodation, a beautiful farm and garden location, stunning views, peace, privacy, gourmet food and great hospitality – then Kamahi Cottage is perfect.
And it’s all close to the world famous Waitomo Caves in the central North Island.
Whether you prefer the privacy of your own self-contained romantic cottage or you’d like to join us over a meal in our home nearby, the choice is yours. Spend a night for a treat, plan a weekend escape or stay longer to relax, unwind and discover our wonderful local attractions. Kamahi Cottage has panoramic views over the valley and mountains to the west and is set in a serene and very private country garden.
As New Zealand’s only 5-Star farm stay, we provide all the extras you expect from a luxury lodge. If you’d like to end your day with dinner delivered to the cottage, or you have a special occasion to celebrate, we can prepare a gourmet dinner complimented with fine New Zealand wines. (Please advise us early to avoid disappointment). Relax and experience our wonderful scenery and local attractions. (We’re 30 minutes from Waitomo and 15 minutes from Otorohanga.)
There’s so much to do in the Waitomo and Otorohanga area – Black Water Rafting, cave abseiling (rappelling), glowworm cave tours, the Otorohanga Kiwi House, beautiful walking trails and West Coast beaches, trout fishing, golf, farm and garden tours.
If you have any queries at all, please contact us.
Check out the breakfast menu – it’s all included in the price of your stay. Specially catered dinners with lots of menu options are also available (extra charges apply). You can also find try some of Liz’s favourite recipes to try when you get home.
"My family of four had the most amazing stay here. The cottage and property are beyond beautiful. I spend so much time enjoying the gardens and sitting in the hammocks with a glass of wine."
Cristin O
"The view is amazing and the breakfast is delicious. Their hospitality is exceptional. Would definitely recommend this place for those visiting Otorohanga/Waitomo region."
Yenly G
"Everything about this cottage, the main house, the gardens and beyond to the pastures speaks of impeccable attention to detail - right down to the home made plum schnapps! We would go back in a heat beat."
Nicole G
"The views were breathtaking! Elisabeth welcomed us into her home and her garden and it was a truly special experience we will never forget! Would've loved to stay there even longer."
Britt_Marie13
Enjoy a secluded, private getaway in your very own self-contained luxury farm cottage
Take time out, soak up the scenery and unwind in our large country garden full of native and exotic plants and native birds
Freshly prepared, homemade, gourmet food is a large part of your Kamahi Cottage experience