Set in Mapara Valley, adjacent to the stunning Whakaipo Bay Reserve on Lake Taupo, Whakaipo Lodge offers guests free WiFi. Guests can enjoy beautiful views and see native birds from their private patio. Meet sheep and lambs on the lodge farm. Gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea are included and complimentary canapes with a glass of New Zealand wine or locally-brewed craft beer can be enjoyed with the Lodge hosts each evening. Relax by the fireplace in the shared lounge, or speak to your hosts about what to see or do in the local area. The boutique, luxury lodge is a 3-minute drive from Lake Taupo and a 10-minute drive from Taupo town center. It is a 5-minute drive from Acacia Bay and a 15-minute drive from AC Baths and Thermal Hot Pools. The closest airport is Taupo Airport, 9.3 mi from the property. Whakaipo Lodge, Lake Taupo offers heated and air conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. The private bathrooms have free toiletries and a hairdryer. This heated room has an outdoor patio with views of the garden and hills. It has a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, a desk and an iPod docking station. The private bathroom has free toiletries and a hairdryer.