Treetops Lodge & Estate, Rotorua - New Zealand Luxury Travel

Luxury Retreat in Rotorua's Wilderness

Treetops Lodge & Estate is a luxury eco-retreat nestled in the heart of a pristine native forest near Rotorua, New Zealand. The lodge offers elegant accommodations, world-class cuisine, and immersive nature and cultural experiences.

Your Stay

Treetops Lodge & Estate combines luxury with sustainability through eco-friendly design and native timber sourced on-site. The lodge features elegant architecture that blends with its natural surroundings. Accommodation options include Lodge Rooms, self-contained Villas, and a 3-bedroom Pheasant Cottage, all offering privacy and luxury. Sustainability is prioritised with energy-efficient systems, and mineral water is sourced from a deep natural spring.

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Your Experiences

Treetops Lodge offers endless outdoor activities with seven streams, four lakes, and over 70 km of private trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy a dedicated spa with treatments inspired by Māori traditions or play at the famous The Kinloch Club, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and a 5 Star Kids Club offering fun, educational activities for children. Signature experiences include the Estate to Plate Safari, Wild Food Cooking School, Indigenous Food Trail.

Dining

Guests of Treetops Lodge & Estate experience a very personal encounter with our specialist wild food chefs and game keepers. The philosophy of ‘Estate to Plate’ is showcased at every meal and snack at the lodge. Our commitment to serving estate reared and produced, 100% pesticide free, and organic, whenever possible, form the basis of our food philosophy. Every morning our chef sources vegetables from the estate garden and meets with our resident gamekeeper to select game ingredients for the day.

Arrival

Treetops Lodge & Estate near Rotorua, New Zealand is nestled within 2,500 acres of private native forest. To reach the property you can drive approximately 3 hours from Auckland Airport or 25 minutes from Rotorua Airport. For a more scenic and exclusive approach, helicopter transfers are available, offering direct flights from Auckland or Rotorua airports directly to the lodge’s helipad. All guests are welcomed with warm hospitality, setting the tone for a relaxing stay.

Wild Food Experiences

Wild Food Cooking School – Forage for native ingredients, then join our chefs for a hands-on cooking and dining experience. Learn about each ingredient’s culinary value as you help create and enjoy a memorable meal together.

Māori Food Experiences – Venture into the forest to discover native plants and herbs, learning their cultural, nutritional, and medicinal significance in Māori traditions. Taste them fresh or gather for the chefs to prepare.

Estate to Plate Safari –Explore our estate on a guided tour from garden to wild game. Dig into organic soil, stroll the orchard, and spot game animals, all while embracing our ‘estate to plate’ philosoph