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Treetops Lodge & Estate is unique for its combination of private wilderness scale, luxury accommodations, guided outdoor experiences, and active conservation management. With 2,500 acres of native forest, multiple streams and lakes, and professional hunting and fishing programs, it offers guests privacy, immersion in nature, and access to experiences rarely available at other luxury lodges. The estate also integrates environmental stewardship and estate-to-plate dining, blending adventure, relaxation, and sustainability in one exclusive destination.
The estate is located near Rotorua in New Zealand’s central North Island, it sits within 2,500 acres of protected native forest, lakes, and wilderness landscapes. Guests typically arrive by private car, airport transfer, or helicopter from nearby regional airports, including Rotorua Airport which is approximately 27kms away which is 28minutes drive. There are regular flights from Auckland international airport to Rotorua Airport or you can fly by helicopter straight to Treetops in a little over 1 hour as it is only 207 kms.
The estate covers approximately 2,500 acres of privately managed native forest and wilderness environment, including multiple streams, lakes, 70km of private walking trails, and designated hunting areas. The large size allows for a combination of privacy, wildlife management, and a variety of guided activities across the estate.
Guests can stay in luxury lodge rooms, the lodge suite, and private villas positioned throughout the estate to maximize privacy and immersion in nature. Accommodations feature spacious layouts, private terraces, fireplaces, and bespoke interior design. Each option is designed to provide a combination of comfort, exclusivity, and direct access to the estate’s outdoor experiences.
Guided experiences include trout fishing in streams and lakes, hunting for Red Deer, Sambar, Rusa, Tahr, and Chamois, wilderness safaris, hiking, horse trekking, and spa and wellness treatments. Activities are led by professional guides and tailored to guest experience level. Seasonal changes and conservation practices influence the availability and location of activities to ensure sustainable management of the estate.
The estate operates as an exclusive destination retreat with controlled access for registered guests only. This ensures privacy, security, and an uninterrupted wilderness experience for all guests. Non-registered visitors are not permitted without prior arrangement.
Yes. The estate is actively managed to protect native ecosystems through habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land management practices. Conservation programmes include reforestation, wildlife population management, invasive species control, and collaboration with local environmental organisations. Guests are encouraged to learn about and participate in aspects of these programmes during their stay.
Treetops Lodge & Estate welcomes families and children. While the estate offers guided wilderness experiences, some activities such as hunting may be limited to adults or require adult supervision, but children with their families can enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities like hiking, nature trails, trout fishing in supervised areas, horse trekking, and exploring the estate’s lakes and forests. Families are encouraged to contact the lodge to plan the most enjoyable and safe experiences for younger guests.
