The Half Day Wild Food Cooking Experience begins with a memorable, guided 4WD expedition deep into Treetops’ 2500 acres of native bush to discover the magnificent wildlife population of fish, birds and animals. Unspoiled streams are packed with fat trout and eels, there are deer, wild pigs and both native and introduced game birds; the best way to prepare and cook each of them is explained.
Next is a leisurely one-hour stroll through the bush to collect indigenous herbs and spices and then an afternoon in the Lodge’s open-plan kitchen. There, Treetops’ talented Maori chef, Charles Royal, combines the indigenous ingredients of the forest to create a dazzling variety of unique dishes. You’ll learn how to reproduce the hangi or Maori pit-oven at home.
The Wild Food Cooking School. A totally new experience for couples who like to cook and eat on the Wild Side, only at Treetops Lodge in the heartland of traditional New Zealand.
Duration
Price
Description
Inclusions
Wild Foods Cooking Class
4 to 5 Hours
NZ$950.00 inclucive GST per class, up to 2 people, extra people on request.
Those individuals who like cooking and would like to learn what nature at Treetops has to offer.
4WD safaris, guided walk with our Chef, Treetops recipes, Gourmet Indigenous Lunch, with a matched bottle of New Zealand Wine, and a Treetops’ Chef’s apron.
Maori Food Trail
NZ$225.00 inclusive GST, per hour, up to 2 people, extra people on request.
For guests who would like an introduction to Maori Cooking.
A Gourmet Indigenous Lunch and guided walk with Chef.
Arrival Whilst every effort will be made to ensure your room is ready earlier, our official check-in time is 2pm. Luggage storage and use of the Lodge facilities will be available should we not be able to immediately accommodate you.
Departure Departure time from your room is 11am. Guests are welcome to make use of the facilities should a later check-out time be required. Lodge staff will be happy to make these arrangements for you.
Transfers / Pickups We would be more than happy to organize a private vehicle airport transfer and/or helicopter flights from any New Zealand destinations. Prices are available on request.
Terms & Conditions In order to confirm a reservation we require a deposit of 25% of the total stay. The deposits can either be made in the form of a bank transfer, bank cheque or credit card details and expiry date. Reservations made within 7 days of arrival will be accepted with credit card and bank transfers. Surcharge applicable on December 25th (Christmas Day) and December 31st (New Year’s Eve) of NZ$300.00 per adult plus GST and NZ$150.00 per child plus GST (under 12 years of age) – for the 2010/2011 season.
Cancellation In the event that we are unable to resell your room, the following cancellation policy applies: 31 + days prior to arrival - No charge 8-30 days - 50% of tariff for each night booked 7 days or less - 100% of tariff for each night booked
For reservations between 15 December 2011 and 15 January 2012: Cancellations made within 60 days prior to arrival incur a 25% cancellation fee for each night cancelled. Cancellations made 30 days prior to arrival incur a 100% cancellation fee for each night cancelled.
