Peppers on the Point, Rotorua

The lodge is exquisitely furnished and most of the nine spacious suites have spectacular views of the lake and historic Mokoia Island.

Peppers on the Point is a converted 1930s family mansion offering luxury lodge accommodation on the shores of Lake Rotorua, just ten minutes from the centre of town.

The lodge is exquisitely furnished and most of the nine spacious suites have spectacular views of the lake and historic Mokoia Island.

As well as sampling a wide range of local food and wine, you can try your hand at fly fishing on the retreat’s private beach, take a boat out on the lake or treat yourself to a relaxing spa massage.

The Peppers on the Point’s dining room is celebrated for serving fabulous local cuisine and the finest kiwi and international wines.

We like: The two private lake cottage suites, available on application.

Best for: A perfect base to experience New Zealand’s rich Maori culture and the surrounding landscape of erupting geysers, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools.