Family-friendly vacation rentals in Waipa District

Arapuni Countryside Calm & Comfort with Views

Peaceful location on the reserve in Arapuni Village with sunset views across the domain to Maungatautari Mountain. Listen to kākā, tūī, and the Arapuni dam from the deck. Relax in the bathtub after exploring nearby attractions. River Trails, Rhubarb Café & Arapuni Suspension Bridge – 2 mins. Jones Landing, Lake Karapiro, Lake Arapuni, Maungatautari, Blue Springs – 15–30 mins. Hobbiton, Cambridge, Matamata, Te Awamutu, Tokoroa – 30 mins. Hamilton Airport – 40 mins. Rotorua & Tauranga – 60 mins.

The Games Room -Studio

Escape to a haven of entertainment and relaxation in this unique games room. Perfectly situated in a quiet semi-rural Matangi location. Inside the studio you will find a convenient kitchenette equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven/hobs, toaster and jug. You'll find a pool table for endless entertainment and other card games for friendly competitions. 1km to our local 4 Square you have the ultimate flexibility to self-cater in the comfort of your studio or explore local eateries/attractions.

The Travellers Tiny Hideaway

Tucked into our established back garden of fruit trees, you can enjoy a quiet private hideaway with easy entrance and off-street parking. Perfect for singles/couples wanting to explore our beautiful Cambridge, or a one night trip stop-off. We are a 20-25 min walk (5-10 min drive) to Cambridge township amenities incl walking paths, Lake Te Ko Utu Domain/shops, and wonderful cafes/restaurants. The velodrome and Te Awa River Ride are a short drive away. Cambridge is the jewel of the Waikato!

Self Contained Guest Unit in Townhouse

Very Central to do day trips to Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo caves, Hobbiton. Tauranga . great views, awesome heat pump in the winter months and cool in the summer months, swimming pool and a very quiet neighbourhood. 10 minutes walk to town and 10 min drive to Golf course 15 minutes to Hamilton Airport 20 minutes to Mystery Creek (Field Days) 40 minutes to Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton. 45 minutes to Raglan 1 hour to Rotorua 1 hour 15 minutes to Taupo 1 hour 30 minutes to Mount Maunganui

Fleetwood Mack Housetruck in Pirongia

Stay in a Housetruck built from recycled/reused materials on the back of a Mack Truck. A Queen bed in the front loft and one single bed in the back. The Housetruck has basic kitchen facilities. Jug, toaster, fridge and microwave. A shower inside the truck, it runs from a califont so is set to one temperature using one tap. Please note that the toilet is located in a separate building about ten steps away along with the washing machine. You have unlimited private access to these.

Country Stay with Mount Kakepuku Views

Breathe the fresh country air at this contemporary architecture retreat. On the outside, the home features a sleek industrial aesthetic and a private outdoor bath, while the inside bursts with a boutique design style, neutral greys, and wood accents. The country stay is located down a typical New Zealand country road. Surrounded by dairy farms and kiwi fruit orchards, guests may see farmers about their daily work. Feel free to wave out to them if they drive past in their tractors.

Cambridge Pool House, Saint Kilda!

Your very own relaxing pool house. A standalone dwelling opening directly onto a fabulous swimming pool with a private veranda. - Spacious master bedroom with quality plush king bed - Comfortable living with queen sofa bed - Luxe Foxtrot linen - Nespresso, tea, salt, pepper - Plug in cooktop, toastie maker, microwave, airfryer - Bar fridge - Free Wifi - Smart TV - Swimming pool - Outdoor bean bags, sofa - Highchair/Porta cot on request - Playhouse and swings - Fruit orchard

Karapiro Lake Oasis - 150 mtr to waters edge/cycle

Our beautiful lake oasis is situated opposite gate 1 of the Mighty River Domain, Karapiro, 100 metres away! A central base for Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Hamilton airport, Mystery creek, Rotorua and 2 hours to Auckland. Guests love the great location, stunning views, peace, quiet, birdsongs, incredibly comfy bed, beautiful linen, great shower, immaculately clean and spacious property, the private balcony where you can watch the world go by!" Perfect for singles or couples.

Free Range Farmstay

Enjoy a peaceful private apartment (main bedroom, ensuite & kitchenette). 2nd bedroom available which sleeps 3 (internal staircase to our private residence between bedrooms). Surrounded by farmland on the main tourist route between Waitomo/Hobbiton/Rotorua/Karapiro/Cambridge. We live downstairs with our 3 children, cat & dog. You are welcome to use our swimming pool, spa (hot tub), tennis court & BBQ area (with fire pit). Perfect accommodation for singles, couples or families!

Hillside Cottage

Nestled between grassland and trees, this guest house is the perfect place to soak up New Zealand’s beautiful nature. Relax watching the birds and scenic hills or get hands on with the family pets. You can feed the alpacas or visit the chicken to collect some eggs. There is always a spare paddock for horsey people visiting the area and plenty of room to park a trailer or boat. We are located 10 min away from Hobbiton, Karapiro lake and 15 min from Cambridge town centre.

The Cottage at The Willows, Cambridge, Waikato

Relax in your own space in this super comfortable and cozy one bedroom cottage. Wake up to the views across the neighboring horse farm. Enjoy all amenities with full kitchen, coffee machine, washing machine and bathroom. Space for extra guests with the clever use of a pull down bed in the living area. Breakfast supplies provided, with eggs from the free ranging chickens on the property. An easy 5 min drive in to explore Cambridge, and all the area offers.

Waikato Jaks.

Fully self contained guest unit with kitchenette and ensuite. Quiet rural setting, very private. Located on a side road off the main road from Te Awamutu through to Rotorua and Taupo. Waitomo caves 43km's Arapuni 28km's River walks and Maungatautari hiking within 20km's A great stopover between Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Hobbiton, Waitomo, Waihou river (Blue Spring) and National Park - Mt Doom, Tongariro crossing, Ohakune and Ruapehu ski fields.