A Bespoke Country Retreat
A tranquil oasis amidst
New Zealand’s forgotten world
Bespoke design. Quiet luxury. Complete privacy — The Gardener’s Folly is your secluded escape.
Experience the iconic jet boat and rail cart tours of the Forgotten World, just a ten-minute drive away.
Stay in our luxurious private cottage – light-filled, spacious, and opening to a covered deck, with two queen bedrooms and elegant green marble and brass ensuites.
Explore The Omaka Gardens – beautifully landscaped and featured in NZ House & Garden magazine.
The Gardener’s Folly
Offering bespoke design and superlative style and luxury, the Gardener’s Folly assures picturesque privacy.
Self Contained
Sleeps 4
Covered Deck
The Ruapehu Suite
Flooded with light and with glorious views, The Ruapehu Suite offers the most spacious and private accommodation at Omaka Lodge.
Self-Contained Suite
Private Kitchen-Dining-Living
Queen Bed
The Hikurangi Room
Named for its breathtaking vistas, this Room showcases tree-framed views across Herlihy’s Bluff to the majestic Mount Hikurangi.
Queen Bed
Ensuite
Private Patio
The Garden Room
With a gorgeous garden outlook and a private, sun-drenched patio, the garden room is the picture-perfect spot to recharge.
Queen Bed
Ensuite
Private Patio
The Courtyard Queen
A fresh space with a vibrant botanical theme, bringing the beauty of the surrounding gardens inside. Available upon enquiry only
Queen Bed
Private Bathroom
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
The Courtyard Twin
Reflect the solitude of the surrounds in this quiet and relaxing petite room. Available upon enquiry only
Two Single Beds
Private Bathroom
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Wherever you’re travelling from, wherever you’re heading…
The Gardener’s Folly welcomes you home. Calm, comfort, and space to truly unwind.
Experience the Forgotten World. Experience Adventure.
The Forgotten World
The Forgotten World Highway is a highly memorable 150-kilometre road trip, and The Gardener’s Folly is an ideal place to stay before heading south or at the end of your journey north. Whichever direction you travel, it’s an unforgettable experience.
Adventure Tourism
Adventure is part of everyday life in New Zealand, and the district around The Gardener’s Folly offers plenty of opportunities to experience it. The mountains of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe, along with the Whanganui River, are all within easy reach.
The Omaka Gardens
The Gardener’s Folly sits on over 10 in New Zealand’s Forgotten World, home to The Omaka Gardens – beautifully landscaped gardens featured in NZ House & Garden magazine and recognised as a 5-Star Garden of National Significance.
Forgotten World Gardens
Two country gardens, just a kilometre apart along the Forgotten World Highway. Each offers a distinct style, creating a different experience at every stop – and close enough to enjoy both in a single, relaxed visit.
Such a beautiful spot for us to relax in…
“My wife and I stayed here for two nights in January to ride a part of the timber trail. Such a beautiful spot for us to relax in, gorgeous gardens to stroll through and admire, and Chris and Scott were delightful hosts. Would gladly stay again in the future!”
Scott
Chris and Scott were so hospitable…
“An amazing property which you fall in love with straight away. The host Chris and Scott were so hospitable feel comfortable as soon as we checked in and we enjoyed conversing with them, learning about how they started the beautiful B&B, Omaka Lodge.”
Remela
Magnificent food…
“Stunning location, beautiful gardens to wander in, so so clean and relaxing, magnificent food and Scott and Chris were wonderful funny and inspiring great hosts with great stories.”
Anne-Maree