Venue Highlights
The Caboose Lodge has recently under gone some exciting changes including the purchase of the lodge by Dave & Cheryl Burgess. Dave and Cheryl have moved from Whangarei to take a hands on approach and have brought with them years of experience within the hospitality industry.
Themed around the Colonial African Era, the Caboose Lodge is one of New Zealands most unique venues, the largest solid log structure and New Zealands only themed lodge.
AMENITIES AND SERVICES
Full Activity Desk
Restaurant / Bar
Courtesy Coach
24 Hour On Call Reception
Outdoor Heated Pool And Spa
Fitness Room (under construction)
Group / Midweek Rates
Laundry Facilities
Conference Facilities
Internet Access In All Rooms
Secretarial Services
Sky TV
Porters
Central Heating
Location
The Caboose Lodge is centrally located (on the lake front of Taupo), easy to find and just a short stroll from the heart of the Lake Taupo business centre. Lake Taupo is a fantastic choice, summer or winter, for those wanting to experience what our region has to offer.
Taupo is centrally located in the North Island of New Zealand, approximately 3 hours south of Auckland or 4 hours north of Wellington. The Caboose is situated on State Highway 1, just one block south of the fire station.
Catering Information
THE CABOOSE RESTAURANT
The Caboose Restaurant is situated overlooking the magnificent Lake Taupo and the volcanic mountains beyond. Our award winning chefs offer a wide range of culinary experiences. The restaurant is open for breakfast, dinner and lunch by arrangements.
THE CABOOSE BAR
The Caboose Bar is a great place to relax and unwind with your favorite drink. In the colder months why not enjoy sitting by the large cosy open fire with a hot chocolate and toast your own marshmallows.
Recreational Facilities
Lake Taupo is centrally located in the north Island of New Zealand.
Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake, making it a perfect attraction for water activities such as sailing, swimming, parasailing and fishing for trophy rainbow trout.
For you daredevils wanting to experience some adrenaline you can jump from 15000ft out of a plane, feel the speed with Huka Jet or take the plunge with Taupo Bungy.
Taupo is also just over a one hour drive to Mount Ruapehu and ski fields.
Lake Taupo is a fantastic choice, summer or winter, for those wanting to experience what our region has to offer.
Business Facilities
With three conference rooms catering for groups up to 80 delegates the Caboose Lodge offers something a little different. Choose from -
Indaba Room located on the ground floor
Tusker Lounge located on the first level
Warthog Boardroom located on the ground floor
All conference rooms offer natural light and views of beautiful Lake Taupo.
Our Sales & Conference team has the expertise to co-ordinate and plan your conference with attention to detail from the start right to the end.
Each room has:
Datashow (extra charges apply)
Electronic whiteboard
Internet access
Overhead projector
Telephone conference and secretarial services
Accolades
"Just a note to say thank you very much for hosting our Area Managers meeting last week. We had a great time , enjoyed the venue and all the troops have nothing but praise"
CALTEX
The food just gets better; we always have a fantastic time at the Caboose thats why we keep coming back!
TELECOM DIRECTORIES YELLOW PAGES
"The staff were just great - so helpful and friendly - which always helps to make an occasion"
CLAN DAVIDSON SOCIETY
"Thanks for all your help over the previous weeks in sorting out Macquaries accommodation....much appreciated! We had a great time and ran 13hrs 43mins - 1hr faster than last year!"
MACQUARIE GROUP