Treetops Lodge & Estate.

Deep in a 2,500-acre forest of 800-year-old native trees, Treetops Lodge & Estate functions as a private wilderness sanctuary built from local stone and timber. The architecture is ecology-inspired, designed to disappear into a landscape defined by 70 kilometers of hiking trails and secret trout fishing spots. The "Estate to Plate" philosophy dominates the kitchen, where the menu relies on game, organic produce, and manuka honey sourced directly from the grounds. Beyond the outdoor pursuits like archery and 4WD safaris, the lodge offers a distinct cultural layer through indigenous food trails and traditional Māori rituals at the Wilderness Spa. It is a ruggedly sophisticated retreat where the luxury lies in total seclusion and a direct, unmediated connection to the Rotorua bush.