“A gorgeous lodge set in the heart of an eco-forest, with a range of self-catering accommodation choices. Large spacious rooms with timber and stone finishes, local art on walls and open fireplaces. Range of activities on offer including hunting, fishing and guided cultural walks. ”
“A gorgeous lodge set in the heart of an eco-forest, with a range of self-catering accommodation choices. Large spacious rooms with timber and stone finishes, local art on walls and open fireplaces. Range of activities on offer including hunting, fishing and guided cultural walks. ”
Hotel Review
Set in over 2500 acres of native forest and game reserve, with seven trout streams and four lakes, Treetops Lodge and Estate is the brainchild of owner and naturalist John Sax. The Lodge is set in the midst of an eco-forest, over 70,000 trees planted to restore the landscape to its original harmony, a successful project that has seen the re-emergence of an abundance of native plants, animals and birds on the property. The Lodge architecture is in harmony with the great surrounding outdoors, and inside there are open fireplaces, finishes of timber and stone and local art on the walls. There’s a choice of four accommodation types, ranging from the Villa rooms to the Pheasant Cottage sleeping up to eight people with a full kitchen, dining and living area. Take time to learn about the local Maori culture on a guided walk, or try an authentic style of Maori treatment and healing using natural, locally sourced ingredients at the opulent spa. For the more adventurous, you can hunt wild deer, pigs and pheasants on the property, or go water-rafting in the Tongariro National Park (where you can also ski in the winter). This is a family-friendly place, with the Lodge Wing particularly geared up for all ages, there are special kids activity packages available to keep the young ones busy all day. There’s an organic vegetable garden and orchard too, the produce of which is used by the chefs to prepare sumptuous meals. A luxurious sanctuary in an outstanding location.
Written by Maud Sampson
Recommended For
- Foodies
- Chef Felipe Ponce heads the cooking school and restaurant, specialising in using homegrown estate produce. A foodie's dream
- Cooking classes
- Wild food experiences include foraging, exploring the estate by 4WD and gathering traditional Maori ingredients for cooking
- Riding
- Horse riding through the estate's forests and fields is fantastic for guests of all ages
- Great walks
- Over 70km of hiking trails through the forest and past waterfalls
- Fishing
- Some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world
- Rafting
- Water rafting in the Tongariro National Park
- Learning
- Archery
- Trekking
- Romantic Break
- Business meetings
- Cycling
- Families
- Golf
- Weddings
- Watersports
- Active Holiday
- Spa breaks
- Safari
- Wildlife Area
- Birdwatching
- Mountain biking
- Eco
- Have planted 70 000 trees to restore landscape to original harmony, abundance of native plants, animals and birds
- Spa
- Authentic styles of Maori treatment and healing using natural, locally sourced ingredients
- Outstanding location
- 2500 acres of native forest and game reserve, seven trout streams and four lakes
- Restaurant
- Homegrown organic produce from the estate is used to craft innovative dishes
- Child friendly
- Kids-focused outdoorsy activities make this a good family choice
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Wedding license
- Family Suites
- Quiet
- Gourmet
- Organic food
- Good wine list
- Sit-out Terrace
- Self catering to rent
- Boutique
- Pet friendly
- Conference facilities
- Wellbeing
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Views
- Secluded setting
Facilities
- Spa
- Authentic styles of Maori treatment and healing using natural, locally sourced ingredients
- Restaurant
- Homegrown organic produce from the estate is used to craft innovative dishes
- Child friendly
- Kids-focused outdoorsy activities make this a good family choice
- Garden
- Organic vegetable garden and orchard
- Outdoor dining
- BBQ facilities
- Meeting Room
- Communal Dining
- Safe
- Private villas
- Billiard/pool table
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Parking
- Views
- Good wine list
- Sauna/Steam
- Wedding license
- Conference facilities
- Suites
- Self catering to rent
- Massage
- Fireplace
- Bath robes
- Wifi
- Pet friendly
- Sit-out Terrace
- Family Suites
- Business Centre
- Sitting Room
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Wild food experiences include foraging, exploring the estate by 4WD and gathering traditional Maori ingredients for cooking
- Riding
- Horse riding through the estate's forests and fields is fantastic for guests of all ages
- Great walks
- Over 70km of hiking trails through the forest and past waterfalls
- Fishing
- Some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the world
- Rafting
- Water rafting in the Tongariro National Park
- Archery
- Wildlife Area
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Watersports
- Learning
- Trekking
- Birdwatching
- Golf
- Safari
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