Upcoming events
Father’s Day 2025
Need some inspiration for gifts for Dad?
Why not get him a gift voucher? Better still, take him out to the Lodge for a lunch or a relaxing stay, most importantly, have some quality time together!
Writer’s Retreat with Paula Morris
This September, join award-winning writer Paula Morris for a weekend of writing, reading and talking about craft at the luxury Te Karaka Station & Lodge in Waikato, with knowledge, mentorship, food, wine, and stay included!
This carefully designed, intimate retreat is capped at 12 participants to ensure the quality of the workshops and seminars as well as the overall experience. Only 4 places left! Book your space now!
Participants have the option to send Paula up to 5000 words of fiction or nonfiction in advance of the retreat, and to schedule a meeting with her during the weekend to discuss it.
What to expect?
Costs:
$1700/person King Bed | $1300/Person Twin Sharing | Maximum 12 Participants
Friday, 12 September 2025
Check in: anytime after 3:00 pm
Welcome drinks and dinner
A short talk in the Evening
Sat, 13 September 2025
In-depth craft seminars and writing exercises
Raranga Session (Optional)
A literary salon in the Evening
Sunday, 14 September 2025
In-depth craft seminars and writing exercises
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Retreat Details can be found here
Balloons Over Waikato (TBC)
Balloons Over Waikato is New Zealand’s premier hot air balloon festival. Held annually, this five-day iconic event is arguably the most popular event in the city. It attracts balloonists from all over New Zealand and around the world who come to experience the fun, friendship and warmth that this balloon-friendly city provides and to demonstrate their skills in a range of competitive activities.
Over 100,000 spectators enjoy the unique site of balloons ascending through the Waikato each year, from 7.00 am every morning to Hamilton’s biggest night out at The ZURU Nightglow, where the balloons glow to orchestrated music finishing with the best fireworks display in town, the SkyCity Hamilton Fireworks Extravaganza!
2026 Date is yet to be released.
If you are in the region to watch this amazing festival, why not stay with us as part of the experience?
HD Moto Track Day
HD Moto 'powered by Star Insure'
An HD Moto day, is your opportunity to take your bike to the track to ride at your own pace in a safe and controlled environment!
HD Moto 'powered by Star Insure' Days are not race or practice days, they are experience days. With graded groups and plenty of safety measures including ambassadors who coach and ride with the groups, our HD Moto 'powered by Star Insure' days are a great way to get your bike out on the circuit in a safe and controlled environment - no pedestrians or cars here!
Track Day Pricing:
National Circuit – Full Day: $219
International Circuit – Full Day: $249
Pit Garages; 1 Bike Spot (up to three bikes per bay) – Full Day: $50 (you will be given your garage allocation at sign in)
All sessions are 15 minutes long. We aim to give each rider approximately six 15 minute sessions on track.
Don’t forget you can also swing by to have a relaxing stay with us after an exiciting racing day!
Fieldays 2025
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting-edge technology and innovation.
While you are attending this exciting event, why not book a night or two to stay with us?
Day Spa Available
Our wonderful Spa Therapist is on-site on 19th Feb and 20th Feb. She is available for the following treatments:
Swedish Relaxation Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Facials
Gel Manicure and Pedicure
Winemaker’s Dinner & Stay with Two Rivers - Marlborough
Experience the perfect blend of business and pleasure as chef Dominic Dsouza and winemaker David Clouston take you on a journey of sophisticated food and wine pairings.