A grassy slope invites you to picnic on the shore, while family members row the dinghy or canoe around. We have some gear to hire for fishing and a day licence can be purchased, you are welcome to bring your own fishing equipment. Life jackets are kept at the homestead for your complimentary use.

If you wish to access the lake in your 4WD vehicle, we charge $50 for your stay, which incorporates the full self guide farm trail with a farm map and commentary card. At the end of the afternoon imagine the pink sunset over Mt Ruapehu, evening bird calls, ducks flying in or watching trout jump then seeing a dazzling sky full of stars on your journey back to the Lodge - it’s always a special rural adventure to go out to Lahar Lake.