Hold your next wānanga rangatōpū (corporate retreat) with us
Welcome to The Institute of Awesome at Karioi Lodge. Located on the coast in Raglan, New Zealand our enviro-tech lodge is perfect for your corporate get-away, team building, offsite or retreat (whatever your lingo is). We are 2 hours from Auckland, 45 minutes from Hamilton and lightyears away from stress. Enjoy all that Raglan has to offer, with its world famous surf breaks, awesome arts community, cafes and food to die for, and adventure however you like it. Or you can chill in the tranquility of the lodge listening to the birdsong.
We have 21 rooms in the lodge and a 5 room private residence and apartments. Our rooms can be configured a private rooms or dorm style accommodation, depending on how many guests are required to stay.
Team building
Located in Raglan you are close to some of the best adventuring on land and sea. World-class surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts. You can move at any pace you like with always something to do. We can create activity packages to suit.
Our amenities
Our lodge is nestled in the bush overlooking the Tasman Sea. It is a rustic puni kura (school camp) in the process of being re-booted as an enviro-tech centre. It is warm, comfortable and has oodles of character. There are communal facilities for cooking and eating, hot high pressure showers and lounges to relax in.
21 king/double rooms in the main lodge
Main lodge hall for dining and meeting
The Hangar event space for workshops
An outdoor stage and amphitheatre with the backdrop of the sea
Two kitchens to self cater from
Full catering available
Free wifi
BBQs and outdoor dining
Fire pit and seats to share your epic tales of the day around
A bush walk is available on the property (Depending on weather and season)