"Kokonga Lodge is supremely comfortable, the food is wonderful and best of all Dorothy and Malcolm are perfect hosts. It's so easy to unwind here - the only time you'll want to hurry is when it's time for dinner."
Jill Worrall - NZ Travel Writer of the Year and international tour guide
""Everything was lovely and we thought the meals were up to anything we have ever experienced.""
Group of eight on a High Country Journeys 4WD trip.
"Thank you for the fabulous evening and stay. The food and hospitality are "gold" award winning."
Corrine & Ken, New Plymouth
""Malcolm and Dorothy are great hosts and make every effort to meet any requests.""
Sue & Brian Welch USA
""Above our expectations. Superb colour schemes, linen, cleanliness. Meals extremely high standard. Malcolm and Dorothy professional, warm and accommodating. We would love to return and would highly recommend to friends and other travellers."
Pat & Mike Woolaston, NZ
""Lots of fun and interesting conversation, exquisite food in spectacular surroundings - what more could we ask for?!! Thank you Dorothy and Malcolm for a wonderful stay.""
Robyn & Tony, Melbourne
"Outstanding dinner, best on our trip to New Zealand. Want to return to soak up the amazing views."
Oliver & Greg, London
"We have travelled to many places on the globe. Your hospitality and facility surpasses most."
Brian & Jeanette, Mt Roskill
"How lucky we were to find this gorgeous piece of paradise, wonderful stay, 5 star food and service. Thank you so much Dorothy and Malcolm. "
The Marklews, Lockes, Nobles & Kemptons
"Lovely time spent here whilst cycling the rail trail - snowing outside but wonderful warm welcome and fabulous food."
Adele & Stephen, Taiwan
"Great ambience, very comfortable, perfect eggs and I will be back for one of Dorothy's painting classes."
Julie & Phil, Sydney
Jill Worrall - NZ Travel Writer of the Year and international tour guide
""Everything was lovely and we thought the meals were up to anything we have ever experienced.""
Group of eight on a High Country Journeys 4WD trip.
"Thank you for the fabulous evening and stay. The food and hospitality are "gold" award winning."
Corrine & Ken, New Plymouth
""Malcolm and Dorothy are great hosts and make every effort to meet any requests.""
Sue & Brian Welch USA
""Above our expectations. Superb colour schemes, linen, cleanliness. Meals extremely high standard. Malcolm and Dorothy professional, warm and accommodating. We would love to return and would highly recommend to friends and other travellers."
Pat & Mike Woolaston, NZ
""Lots of fun and interesting conversation, exquisite food in spectacular surroundings - what more could we ask for?!! Thank you Dorothy and Malcolm for a wonderful stay.""
Robyn & Tony, Melbourne
"Outstanding dinner, best on our trip to New Zealand. Want to return to soak up the amazing views."
Oliver & Greg, London
"We have travelled to many places on the globe. Your hospitality and facility surpasses most."
Brian & Jeanette, Mt Roskill
"How lucky we were to find this gorgeous piece of paradise, wonderful stay, 5 star food and service. Thank you so much Dorothy and Malcolm. "
The Marklews, Lockes, Nobles & Kemptons
"Lovely time spent here whilst cycling the rail trail - snowing outside but wonderful warm welcome and fabulous food."
Adele & Stephen, Taiwan
"Great ambience, very comfortable, perfect eggs and I will be back for one of Dorothy's painting classes."
Julie & Phil, Sydney














