Lake Tarawera Glamping

02/02/2026

What a magical place. This is hot water beach at Lake Tarawera.

28/10/2025

Our Shepherds Legacy Hut is available this weekend due to a last minute cancellation. The weather's looking good. Call or text Angie 0274908145

27/10/2025

27/08/2025

Had a photo shoot done for our newest glamping spot, Shepherds Legacy Hut. It's starting to get a few bookings, if you're keen to come to Lake Tarawera we'd love to meet you. Contact me by text on 0274908145 or email me: [email protected] if you fancy escaping the everyday to somewhere beautiful.

18/08/2025

Our newest glamping spot "Shepherds Legacy Hut" is ready to book. A modern version of a traditional english shepherds hut.
Shepherds Legacy is a luxury glamping escape at Lake Tarawera. This modern shepherd’s hut features a queen bed, kitchen, bathroom, and deck with lake and mountain views. Enjoy the Weber BBQ, fire pit, and outdoor bath. Set on a peaceful hill with sheep and deer below, it's a short walk to the lake. Kayaks and a canoe available. Close to hikes, hot pools, fishing, Redwoods, and Rotorua’s attractions. Breakfast packs and platters available to order. call 0274908145, email [email protected] or send me a message.

12/06/2025

The new Kapiti ice cream advert was filmed at Jack's Hut, Lake Tarawera. Great film crew plus we got to try the new flavour, affogato, delicious 😋

09/06/2025

Tomorrow, we commorate 139yrs since the Tarawera volcanic eruption of 1886

We remember those who perished on that day.

09/06/2025

We still have availability for Matariki weekend at our Ponga Lodge Safari Tent https://canopycamping.co.nz/ponga-lodge
There are so many great things to do here at Lake Tarawera and Rotorua NZ celebrating Matariki.

Ponga Lodge is set only minutes away from the edge of Lake Tarawera and 24 minutes from Rotorua. The safari tent is set in a sheltered spot with a ponga forest to the rear and breathtaking views over Lake Tarawera to the front.

26/05/2025

Calling all glampers. Jack's Hut is still available for Kings birthday weekend. If you fancy a wonderful weekend break at gorgeous Lake Tarawera in our cosy, cute little 1930's shepherd's hut with views across the lake and volcano book fast while it's still available. If you do book for Kings Birthday weekend type "Bliss" in the comments box when entering your details and receive a complimentary mini grazing platter. Check availability and book through
NOW BOOKED!

Jack's Hut is set only minutes away from the edge of Lake Tarawera and 24 minutes from Rotorua. Jack's Hut is an original South Island shepherd's hut from the 1930s. With imagination and love, it's been transformed into an atmospheric getaway, perfect for two. The interior of the hut is quaint and c...

14/03/2025

Have you met the amazing family behind Ponga Lodge, Tarawera Tipi, and Jack's Hut? Get to know their stories and the heart they put into their hospitality. Check out the full story here:

Meet the Family Behind Ponga Lodge, Tarawera Tipi & Jack's HutAt the heart of Ponga Lodge, Tarawera Tipi, and Jack’s Hut are David, Angela, and their son Ben—a family deeply connected to Lake Tarawera’s breathtaking beauty and rich heritage.Their story began in 1989 in the UK, where David, a n...

22/10/2024

Don't miss out this summer, Tarawera is awesome and we have some amazing places to stay.

07/07/2024

Meet the hosts! David and Angela who live at Lake Tarawera, along with their fur baby Spencer.

David and Angela first met in the UK in 1989 when Dave, a West Otago boy, was on his big O.E - and it was love at first sight! After marrying in 1990, they returned to New Zealand to work on the family farm in Otago. Eight years and two children later, career opportunities enticed them to the UK. They returned to New Zealand to Tarawera in 2017.

Captivated by the area's breathtaking lake and mountain views, lush green landscapes, and diverse wildlife - David and Angela decided to embark on visitor accommodation. They created Jack's Hut, a 1930's shepherd's hut, Ponga Lodge, a safari tent, the converted Woolshed and Tarawera Tipi, all showcasing breath taking views of the lake and mountain.