Nestled within 2,500 acres of 800-year-old virgin native forest with 7 crystal trout streams, 4 wilderness lakes, 43 miles of hiking trails, and authentic Estate-to-Plate gastronomy just 20 minutes from Rotorua.
Complimentary daily breakfast for two in Treetops Lodge & Estate Restaurant.
Custom gourmet picnic lunch hamper and bottle of fine New Zealand wine.
USD $100 Food & Beverage credit once per stay on 2+ night reservations.
Priority early check-in at 12:00 Noon and late check-out until 4:00 PM.
Priority room or villa category upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability.
Nestled in 2,500 acres of 800-year-old native forest, Treetops Lodge & Estate is a uniquely New Zealand experience. This wildlife sanctuary and retreat is nestled within breathtaking terrain, offering outdoor activities centered around seven pristine trout streams, four private lakes, and over 43 miles of adventure trails for hiking, cycling, and horse riding.
Located just 20 minutes from the Māori heartland of Rotorua, guests experience Signature Treetops Journeys: the indigenous Māori Food Trail, Wild Food Cooking Classes, and a celebrated ''Estate to Plate'' culinary philosophy driven by ingredients nurtured right on the property.
Stone fireplaces, freestanding spa bathtubs framed by 800-year-old native forest glass, and private sun terraces overlooking wildlife lakes.
Main Lodge
Located on the upper level of the Great Lodge, these four spacious suites feature intimate seating salons, gas fireplaces, private balconies overlooking wildlife lakes, and ensuite baths with spa tubs.
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Freestanding Seclusion
Secluded freestanding stone and timber villas nestled discreetly in the native forest. Features a grand stone fireplace, separate living salon, kitchenette, and lavish bathroom with floor-to-ceiling glass framing a deep spa tub.
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Private Multi-Room Retreat
Sprawling private estate cottages offering multiple bedrooms, expansive living halls with open fireplaces, full designer kitchen, outdoor barbecue decks, and secluded forest lawns for families and private groups.
Inquire for RatesA culinary journey grounded in 2,500 acres of pure New Zealand terroir, wild game, organic heritage gardens, and cellar reserve vintages.
Pioneers of the ''Estate to Plate'' culinary philosophy, where 100% of game meats (red deer, wild boar, pheasant) and pesticide-free produce are harvested directly from the 2,500-acre estate grounds by Head Chef Filipe Ponce.
Gather by the massive riverstone fireplaces under soaring timber cathedral rafters for complimentary evening aperitifs, fine single-vineyard New Zealand wines, and delicate game canapés as twilight settles over the forest canopy.
Unlock complimentary daily breakfast, a gourmet picnic lunch hamper with wine, USD $100 F&B credit, priority upgrades, and personalized VIP service courtesy of our elite Signature Travel Network affiliation.
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Common questions about reserving your luxury wilderness stay at Treetops Lodge & Estate through Vincent Vacations.
Guests receive full daily breakfast for two in the Treetops Restaurant, a gourmet picnic lunch hamper with a bottle of New Zealand wine, a USD $100 Food and Beverage credit on stays of 2+ nights, room upgrades upon arrival (subject to availability), and flexible early check-in (12:00 Noon) and late check-out (4:00 PM).
The estate is situated at 351 Kearoa Road in Horohoro, approximately 20 minutes from Rotorua Airport (ROT) and central Rotorua, or a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight / 3-hour drive south of Auckland.
Guests can explore 43 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, swim beneath Bridal Veil Waterfall, fish for wild rainbow and brown trout in four private lakes and seven streams, embark on the guided Māori Indigenous Food Trail, or take a 4WD wilderness wildlife safari.
Nearly 100% of the game meats served at dinner—including prime venison, wild pork, and pheasant—as well as heritage fruit, vegetables, and botanical herbs are nurtured, reared, and harvested directly from the estate's organic gardens, orchards, and forest.
Yes, Treetops Lodge is uniquely family-friendly among New Zealand luxury lodges, offering specialized junior ranger programs, pony treks, waterfall swims, archery, and spacious multi-bedroom cottage accommodations.