http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:58 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156334/9-must-visit-art-galleries-to-in-cambridge-nz/ Cambridge, New Zealand, is not only renowned for its picturesque landscapes but also for its vibrant art scene. From contemporary galleries to studios showcasing local talent, Cambridge offers a diverse range of artistic experiences. Whether you are an art connoisseur or a casual admirer, the following list of top art galleries will guide you to the best artistic spots in town.... Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156334 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156331/8-of-the-best-pubs-in-cambridge-new-zealand/ Cambridge, a charming town in the Waikato region of New Zealand’s North Island, boasts a vibrant pub scene with a variety of establishments catering to different tastes and occasions. From cozy bars to modern bistros, here are eight of the best pubs to visit in Cambridge.... Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156331 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156328/top-10-travellers-choice-in-new-zealand/ This is a big moment for us. Not just because we’re regional, or independent. But because it means we’re doing things right. And that’s the best reward for effort we could want.Little things make big things happenTaking care of the small stuff, the details, has made the big things – our guests, our staff, our hotel, our apartments – the talk of the town. Traveller’s Choice Awards are quite different than an industry accolade. They come from the people who have experienced each establ... Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156328 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156330/seasons-and-sustainability-our-new-menu/ Enjoy a flavoursome feast fresh from the artisans, rich soils and fertile grazing grounds of the Waikato and New Zealand.Seasons and Sustainability. Our New Menu.Out of the sea and off the butcher’s block. Farm to plate. Our new menu celebrates the fertile lands and pristine oceans of the Waikato and greater New Zealand. Seasonal produce is plentiful here and we’ve gone out of our way to source the best of it from local producers whose earth-conscious thinking is in tandem with our own.Bread... Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156330 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156326/surviving-the-level-4-lockdown/ An inspirational true story of survival and growth during Covid-19All through January 2020, from when Hidden Lake Hotel first opened its doors, we’d been running high on the adrenalin of belief, seeing our dream become a reality. So like every other business in the hospitality industry, when the severity of the situation hit, we scrambled to make sense of it, let alone gauge the impact it would have.Clearly from the onset our immediate plans and forecasted projections would have to be put on h... Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156326 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156325/social-distancing-holiday-how-to-holiday-safety-during-covid-19/ Let’s face it, sitting inside the same 4-walls for weeks on end will eventually grow tiresome. Many of our usual leisure activities are now restricted due to COVID-19. It’s almost certain that most of us will become restless.... Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156325 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156324/hidden-gems-the-church-grown-from-trees/ “Many people see the face of God in the beauty of nature, but few have ever taken this to the extent of Barry Cox, the infinitely patient creator of New Zealand’s Tree Church.”SourceTree Church is a 3 acre (1.2 hectare) selection of exquisite gardens and a stunning church made from trees – that Barry Cox created in the small Waikato township of Ohaupo.Located at 119 West Road, this hidden gem is a short 20 minute drive from Hidden Lake Hotel in Cambridge – making it a gr... Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156324 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156320/your-ultimate-guide-to-visiting-hobbiton/ “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” Chapter 1 of The HobbitNestled in an idyllic location on a sheep farm near Matamata, the film set of Hobbiton takes its pride of place. People visit from far and wide to marvel at the beauty that takes after J.R.R Tolkien’s epic series of ... Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156320 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156318/perfect-family-day-out-in-cambridge-ride-the-miniature-trains/ Leamington Domain is a beautiful reserve area in the middle of Leamington (a suburb of Cambridge, on the opposite side of the river to the main town center). Here, you will find the Cambridge miniature train tracks.Just like many community endeavours, this track was constructed and is maintained and operated by a dedicated group of volunteers – the Cambridge Model Engineering Society.If you’re looking for the perfect family day out while staying in Cambridge, then look no further – th... Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156318 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/post/156290/exploring-the-pinnacles-the-ultimate-hiking-guide/ “The Pinnacles (759 metres) are a serrated outcrop of rhyolite that formed around 8 million years ago. Like a toothed saw they cut the skyline. From the summit there are views along the entire length of the Coromandel Peninsula, from Mount Moehau to Mount Te Aroha.”Source The Pinnacles track starts roughly 22km inland from Thames, and follows the original packhorse route that was used to carry supplies to the kauri loggers during the great deforestation of the 1880s – 1920s.It is a we... Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hiddenlakehotel.co.nz/blog/#post156290