This property is now available to book at Canopy Camping Escapes. Copy and paste this link: https://www.canopycamping.co.nz/ponga-lodge Ponga Lodge is set only minutes away from the edge of Lake Tarawera and 24 minutes from Rotorua. The safari tent is set in a sheltered spot with a ponga forest to the rear and breathtaking views over Lake Tarawera to the front. The interior of the tent features a super-king bed with a dual electric blanket. There's comfortable lounge seating and cosy rugs. The decor is simple and stylish - and the soft glow of the overhead lantern light gives a lovely ambiance and warmth. A naked flame biofuel fire keeps you extra toasty. The undercover kitchen and dining area are equipped with everything you need to make a delicious meal. There is also a large dining table with an infrared overhead heater. A luxury stoked hot tub bath, with instant hot water, is set on the large deck -looking out to the lake. The bathroom, clad with rustic reclaimed wood is accessible via an automatically-lit decked walkway. Surrounded by nature, you're likely to see fantails, tuis, kereru, and morepork owls perched in the bushes. You may even hear the distant roar of a deer in Autumn. On a clear night, you'll be treated to breathtaking crystal-clear starlit skies.