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Hilltop Lodge

Available for Day Retreats or extended stays.

The Hilltop Lodge was built in 2021 by Brian and sits at the top end of the 250 acre block overlooking the Otaki Gorge . It’s a rustic getaway that is ideal for a retreat.

large woodrange fire place. Double oven, wetback
  • The Hilltop Lodge comprises of a large central hub with two identical wings.  Each wing has three double bedrooms (super king beds that can be split into king singles) and one bedroom holds 4 bunks, so we can sleep 14 people. One bathroom is located in each wing.
     

  • The central hub has a kitchen with a large wood range and two gas rings, large fridge and dishwasher.
     

  •  Couches gather around a large wood burner which feeds radiators throughout the house, making this a cosy retreat in all weathers. The lounge has a large smart TV and Wifi extends throughout the lodge.
     

  • A large deck runs along the front of the lodge that looks over farmlands to extended north facing views.
     

  • The back of the lodge provides outdoor seating by a fireplace that can be used as a pizza oven.
     

  • The lodge can only be accessed by all-terrain vehicles along a 3 km farm track, that winds through some lovely bush and manuka planting. We arrange transport with our 2 x 6 seater ATV’s, also fondly known as “May and Milton”. Half of the fun is getting there! ​There is also room to land a helicopter if you wish to add to the fun. 

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Day retreats at the lodge

Our Day Retreats are popular for corporate teams, business planning days and the lodge has also proved a wonderful gathering place for family reunions or quiet gatherings.

​We offer a range of options to add to your group retreat. See our Food & Activities page, or enquire to discuss further

Our standard Day Retreat includes:
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  • Transport up to and from the lodge.

  • You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages or we are happy to provide options for you from local catering companies.

  • Groups of 5 - 20 people 

  • Up to 6 hours

  • From $1000 per day 

  • Extended stays available on request

Our team recently escaped the office for our Annual Planning Day at Hilltop Lodge.  

We cannot recommend this top-notch, tranquil venue more. A beautiful setting, ideal for any business to get away from the office for a meeting or team-building day.  The added bonus to the day being the transport up to the Lodge.  Wonderful hosts and amazing scones! 

The Finman Team - January 2023

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