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Wander off the beaten track and venture down the path less travelled. Explore native trails that wind through pristine forest, immerse yourself in the pure tranquillity of the land, and embrace your wild.life.
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Treetops Lodge & Estate Activities
Browse our list of sightseeing and active adventure recommendations. Like all things at Treetops all adventures can be tailored for your personal itinerary.
Explore the estate unguided using our trail maps. Please see more information and maps below.
Duration: All day/ as long as you want
Suitable: All ages
Grade: Easy to Difficult
Our fleet of dual suspension mountain bikes will ensure you have a comfortable ride exploring the trails in the Treetops valley.
Duration: All day/ as long as you want subject to availability
Suitable: All ages
Grade: Medium
Enjoy a gentle kayak on Treetops’ Lake Reflection. You will view waterfowl, rising trout and animals roaming in the fields.
Duration: All day/ as long as you want subject to availability
Suitable: All ages, children must be supervised by an adult.
GLOW WORMS
Just a few minutes from the main lodge explore the caverns of Glow worms. Take a look and wonder at the New Zealand glow worm in its natural habitat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Suitable: All ages available from 9pm onwards
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Talk to our reservations team about prices and availability. Weather in the Horohoro and greater Rotorua area can vary. All activities are subject to suitable weather conditions, our team can arrange help arrange the best times to have these experiences while you stay once you arrive. Please do identify any other special interests that you may have, so that we can help you achieve the holiday of your dreams.
FLY FISHING
Our guides will take you to the best spots in the region to ensure a fly fishing experience you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Packages include all equipment and licenses required.
Duration: Half day or Full day adventures
Suitable: Novice to Expert
FLY FISHING BASICS
Learn everything you need to know about the skillful art of fly fishing. With all the equipment you will need and the perfection locations on property, your guide will take you through all the basics in a fun filled lesson.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Suitable: All ages
HELI FISHING
For a truly unique experience try our wilderness Heli fishing allowing access into wilderness terrain boasting unspoilt fishing not easily accessible by any other means.
Duration: Full day Adventure
Suitable: Novice to Expert
GUIDED WALK
Take a walk to the lodge’s own private waterfall. Accessed by a light trek through fern forest with your guide, opening up to the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls where you are close enough to feel the mist on your face.
Duration: 2 hours
Suitable: All ages
Grade: Medium
ARCHERY
Make your way through the forest undergrowth with compound bow in hand watching out for fun targets hidden amongst the bush. A great activity for the whole family.
Duration: 1 hour
Suitable: All ages
PRIVATE ESTATE TOUR
Join our guide on a private tour of the property. Opportunities abound to view and photograph majestic stag, water buffalo, sheep, goats, and a variety of birdlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Suitable: All ages
CLAY BIRD SHOOTING
Take aim on our clay bird target range, and with a little training from our expert guide you’ll be blowing them out of the sky in no time.
Duration: 30 minutes per person
Suitable: Ages 13 and over
Set in Rotorua’s untouched heartland, Treetops is New Zealand’s privately owned 2,500-acre nature reserve, featuring four waterfalls and lakes, seven trout streams, and over 70 km (35 miles) of private hiking and adventure trails. Much of the estate remains undeveloped, preserving pristine rainforest, ancient trees, and rich native habitat and New Zealand birdlife.
Embrace meaningful encounters and rich experiences surrounded by warmth and rustic elegance.
Seeking outdoor encounters where you unplug and leave modern connections behind to pursue a different kind of connection? Escape the frenzied deluge of information, the demands on both your time and attention, and slow your pace… feel the pull of the land and answer the call of the wild.
For travellers visiting Rotorua, our estate is an adventure playground set in one of New Zealand's most scenic areas. It’s a place for couples, groups, and families to share fun moments, surrounded by the region's natural beauty.
Embark on a journey of discovery where you can rejuvenate, refresh, and take inspiration from the warmth and generosity that surrounds you. Bask in the glow of a genuine welcome and let us help you craft moments that are soul.full.
Escape the everyday. Expand your horizons. Transform. Discover new wonders down every path and around every corner as you explore and experience the estate. Try something new like estate reared game, trout, and seasonal estate harvests. Revisit something old… reconnect. Join us on a journey of discovery and let our passion and wealth of knowledge encourage and inspire you. Bring home more than just memories.
Keen to tick some items off your bucket list? Complement the wide breadth of experiences on offer on the estate with a foray out into the world beyond. Go for a drive and explore Māori Culture, geothermal wonders, and adventure activities of the Waikato region or broaden your reach.
Head out into the wilderness for a day of adventure, hone your skills, and experience the thrill of the hunt as you stalk your prey through the bush or go angling in the pristine waters of the estate. Return to the lodge and enjoy delicious fare harvested from the estate, have a drink and relax with friends, and regale each other with fish tales and wild stories, both new and old.
