With a busy life and the daily hustle and bustle regularly threatening to overwhelm, more of us are seeking an escape that reconnects us with nature. A good way to do that? Sleeping amongst the treetops.
With these accommodation options scattered around the country, you can experience Aotearoa’s beautiful views and great modern design and architecture from high among the branches.
Te Aka Treehouse
Nelson Creek, West Coast
30 minutes drive from Greymouth, this secluded property has been open less than a year, with a beautifully-appointed eco-friendly retreat in native bush. The two treehouses can accomodate up to five people and there’s Starlink internet if you want to get away but still remain connected.
Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Kaikoura
This lodge with five tree houses will become your bedroom in the sky, situated 10 metres or more above the ground with views of Kaikoura’s picturesque mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Nest Tree House
Kurow, North Otago
Boutique treehouse accommodation on a farm in the beautiful Hakataramea Valley. A swing bridge leads you to a stylish cabin in the trees, complete with outdoor cedar bathtub and floor-to-ceiling views of the stunning countryside.
Treehouse in Korito
Korito, Taranaki
This unique and quirky Airbnb find is built from recycled materials and located in a canopy of macrocarpa trees at the base of Mt Taranaki National Park. The Treehouse is spread across four levels and is powered by renewable energy. Accommodating only one couple, it’s the perfect romantic hideaway.
Kawau Island Treehouse
Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf
Equally good in summer or winter, head across the water from Sandspit to Kawau Island to enjoy this bach-y family getaway. The Airbnb is perched behind a pohutukawa tree in a quiet and peaceful location right on the waterfront and sleeps six people.
Rainforest Retreat
Franz Josef
Choose between the Deluxe Spa Tree House, Deluxe Tree Hut and Deluxe Tree Lodge accommodation at Rainforest Retreat, which is nestled amongst native bush at the feet of the Southern Alps.
Raglan Treehouse in the Woods
Raglan
Climb the steps up to this unique little cabin, situated between pine trees on a hill overlooking the wild seas off the coast of Raglan. The simply-appointed accomodation is for those that want to escape it all, but there’s an outdoor bath and a wood-fired, cedar barrel sauna to steam away the day.
Karekare Tree House
Karekare Beach, Auckland
An architecturally-designed pole house perched 40m above the Karekare Valley, only 50 minutes drive from Auckland City. Curl up by the cosy wood fire and enjoy the native bird song that surrounds you.
Queenstown Eco Treehouse
Mount Creighton, New Zealand
The scenery is hard to beat in this Airbnb cabin overlooking the lake, on a hill between Queenstown and Glenorchy, with hiking and walking trails at your doorstep.
