Venture in to the Taraurua Ranges on a day retreat, or experience Glamping in the historical Johns Hut.
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Inspired by the surrounding landscape, Country Pines was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and fun experience.
Our family knows that life is busy and our aim is to make your stay easy and satisfying. Take a look at our site to find out more about our rooms, food and amenities. Bookings for the Hilltop Lodge are by prior arrangement - only, so please get in touch if there’s anything else we can help you with. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
We are currently available to host private day functions with groups of up to 20 for your work place retreat or family function. We are located in remote hills, so can provide each group with a unique arrival by 6 seater side by side.... with space for a helicopter should you wish!
Country Pines is a 250 acre property in the foothills of the Tararua ranges. It has been in the Campion family for many decades and is currently owned by Sue & Brian.
They have converted the original family hut into a glamping site and is located close to the entrance. Brian has built a rustic hilltop lodge at the top end of the property, with views extending from the Otaki gorge to the sea.
Sue’s father, John Campion, originally planted the land himself by hand and after three rotations of pine trees, the land has been transitioned into Manuka for the bees, Macrocarpa and Pine for timber. More recently, the land has enabled the space to be shared with others.
Brian and Sue, along with their children, Kate and Simon, have worked to open up this special space for others to enjoy and share.
Experience
Country
Pines.
Day retreats at Hilltop Lodge
The Hilltop Lodge is a large 6 double bedroom home built in 2021. The lodge is an ideal location for a business planning day, retreats space or a private getaway. The lodge easily fits 14 around the table, skylink Wifi is available enabling team planning to be conducted with ease and a large woodburner range enabling fresh scones to be made for morning tea. The lodge is an isolated retreat 3km from the road, access is provided by a 6 seater all-terrain vehicles or there is space for a private helicopter to land.
Glamping at
Johns Hut
Glamping at John’s hut is ideal for a glamping getaway, with no power or reception, this hut enables individuals to get back to basics by sitting in front of the wood fire, cooking on the gas hobs and keeping warm in the outdoor baths and showers. The hut includes a separate double bed and bunk rooms that sleep up to 6 and a kennel for our 4 legged friends.
