Part of something bigger

“The lodge was top notch! Great fishing, fishing guides provide a personal experience, and the food was phenomenal.

Lisa was such a great host assuring we had everything that was needed. She is so knowledgeable about the property and area. We really enjoyed the camaraderie amongst the guests around and during meal times. It’s great to meet others from around the world with common interest.”

“If you're craving nature, but you don't want to be deprived of comfort or luxury, set a course for Poronui Lodge - preferably by helicopter, although a car will do. Forty minutes from Taupo along SH5, Poronui (Māori for "part of something bigger") is approached through towering working forests and is regarded as one of the world's finest luxury wilderness lodges. Set on 8200ha of farmland, you'll be torn between staying in the lavish lodge, in one of the cabins, or going glamping down by the river. Fly-fishing and hunting are the main attractions but you can also go horse riding, mountain biking, enjoy cultural experiences or spa treatments. This is the kind of place where, whatever you want, you can have it.”

“What a beautiful quiet setting for this amazing lodge. The rooms very spacious and thoughtfully decorated. The food was exquisite and the staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend a visit.”

“We stayed at Poronui Lodge for a family celebration. From our arrival to our departure, the staff treated us like family and couldn't do more to help us throughout our time there. The Lodge organized guided hiking, mountain biking and horse riding along with cooking demonstrations and clay bird shooting.
During the day and in the evening we retired to the Lodge to enjoy the log fire lively chat about the days events and excellent cuisine.
As a sporting Lodge there is the opportunity to partake in back country fly fishing, deer stalking and pheasant shooting in season.
Whatever your reason for travelling to Poronui, you will be made to feel part of their family whilst having the opportunity to pursue your passion on a beautiful estate far away from the rush of everyday life.”

“Poronui Lodge was one of the most incredible experiences. My husband and I travel extensively and we had the opportunity take a 3 day weekend from our intense working schedule and were looking for rest. I happened upon Poronui Lodge and it had availability. I was in luck. We do not hunt, fish or horse ride but the location and the idea of sharing dinner with others etc., appealed. Off we went and boy we were blown away. The location, the food, and more importantly the staff and the service were as perfect and as excellent as you could ever wish to have. We want to say the biggest biggest thank you to CLAIRE, BEN & LISA who made our stay so exceptional. We will be back. We loved every single moment of our experience, including the Safari Camp night ! 100/100.”

“Read the brochure, website, and reviews-it’s all true.
We took a chance on Poronui based on reviews and the website write ups. It seemed to good to be true, but it was. We have been on other hunt and fishing adventures but the folks in New Zealand make us Americans look like beginners. The attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our needs was remarkable. Claire welcomed us at the door and Shawn had a glass of sparkling NZ wine ready for as in a moment. Adrian our chef was on his game and presented the details of every dinner meal. We had a great time with Vincent our hunting guide, he got both hunters a Red Stag harvest, one rifle and one archery. My wife and I both landed a 23 inch 5-6 lb rainbows on our fishing day. What you read about Poronui is what you actually get!”