Treetops Lodge & Estate
351 Kearoa Road, RD1, Horohoro,
Rotorua
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Few places in the world truly embody the spirit of adventure more than the fabulous, multi award-winning Treetops Lodge & Estate, located in the heart of New Zealand’s world famous therapeutic thermal region, Rotorua.
Offering the ultimate in world class, luxury spa and wellness programs and a uniquely New Zealand experience, Treetops provides a sanctuary and haven with breathtaking scenic views. Surrounded by 2,500 acres of secluded native forestry, and nestled amidst magnificent, native, 800 year old forests and valleys, Treetops is a carefully managed wildlife habitat for their pampered guests. The property is a naturalists wonderland and offers seven streams, four lakes, over 40 miles of hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse riding. So there are plenty of activities for guests to choose from whilst enjoying the tranquillity and splendour of the natural environment with the addition in 2012 of a world class purpose built spa that encapsulates traditional Maori indigenous spa and wellness treatments. Maori people also are known for their ‘manaakitanga’, their ability to care for others.
Activities for guests include an array of individually designed wellness programs and spa treatments that honours Maori traditional knowledge, by trained therapists using authentic, indigenous organic products. Many of the ingredients for the specialist treatments offered at Treetops, are harvested from the estate or this thermal region. The Treetops Maori Indigenous Food Trail and the Wild Food Cooking School are a must. The Maori Indigenous Food Trail is aimed at educating guests on native Maori cuisine and the indigenous herbs and plants used, the tour starts with the background to Maori cuisine and how this has translated through to the modern day. During the tour, guests sample a series of foods made with native herbs sourced on the property whilst learning about their medicinal and nutritional properties.
The Lodge with its elegant, architectural style derived from the country's pioneering past, and timber and stone finishes, echoes the beauty and simplicity of the great outdoors. There are four suites and eight private, ultra-luxurious villas which are located in the extensive grounds. Each of the suites has its own unique character, individual style, design and exquisite furnishings. The villas, positioned a stroll from the Lodge, offer privacy and seclusion framed by native virgin forest with views over lakes and wildlife.
Fine cuisine is an integral part of the Treetops experience. Flavoursome and healthy dishes are created by the Lodge's talented chefs using the finest game and locally grown produce, complemented by an array of premium New Zealand wines.
