Te Tuhi Hut

Te Tui Hut Midweek Special | Save $50!
Book and stay midweek between 30 April 2025 and 30 June 2025 and save $50.00 per night. Applies to bookings made after 30 April 2025. Does not apply to public holidays.

Te Tuhi Hut

Taupō, Waikato

Te Tuhi Hut is set just 15 minutes from Taupō, near Kinloch Bay.

Set on Te Tuhi Hillside Retreat (the same property as the popular Te Tuhi Dome), the hut is perched on a hillside with views across farmland, native bush, and down to Lake Taupō. It's the perfect tranquil couples retreat.

The hut consists of two rooms (bedroom and bathroom), with a sheltered outdoor kitchen and lounge in between. On one side of the kitchen area, is a luxurious bedroom with stunning views - right from the bed. On the other side is a semi-open-air bathroom - featuring a special bath on wheels which can be moved indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.

At dawn and dusk, the bush is alive with birdsong. Depending on the season, lambs and calves frolicking in the paddocks around the property. The cows, sheep and horses grazing and chickens foraging make for a peaceful country vista to sit back and enjoy.

If you feel like exploring, the Taupō region has so much to offer. Restaurants, cafes, and galleries are plentiful. Geothermal wonders like the Wairakei Terraces hot pools and the Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park are only a short drive away. And of course, the lake itself offers activities like kayaking, sailing or swimming.

FROM $310 p/n

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
host address
 

269 Whakaroa Rd, Kinloch 3377

Directions
 

Te Tuhi Hut is set in 15 minutes from Taupō in the central North Island.

To get there, follow the Google Maps directions. At the entrance you will see the Te Tuhi Hillside Retreat sign, take this right-hand driveway and park at the end of this driveway.

Check-in is contactless. Make your own way to the hut by going through the gate and heading left across the paddock to the Hut entrance gate. Your hosts, Emily and Joe, will touch base with you after arrival to make sure you've arrived safely and have everything you need.

Te Tuhi Hut

What are the bed and bedding arrangements?

What are the cooking and kitchen facilities?

What are the bathroom facilities?

Is there power?

Is there mobile phone reception?

Is there heating?

What is glamping like in Winter?

CAN CHILDREN STAY AT Te Tuhi Hut?

Can I bring my dog?

How private and remote is Te Tuhi Hut?

What is the access like and where do I park my car?

Will I come across creatures and critters during my stay?

What do I need to bring?

Are there any safety considerations?

Can I book for one night only?

Minimum Stay Periods

Rates

Platters/Gift Baskets

Special Occasion Packages

Gift Vouchers

1. Introduction

2. booking and payments

3. Guest cancellations and date changes

4. Host Cancellations

5. safety and hazards

6. pets

8. GST

9. conditions of occupancy and conduct

10. Complaints

11. Liability

12. Gift vouchers

13. Law

14. Changes to booking conditions

15. Authority to sign

  • Eating and Drinking

    Te Tuhi Hut is self-catering. Just bring your own food, and cook meals using the BBQ and facilities provided

    in your private camp kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

    If you're keen to order a gift basket for a special occasion, The Merchant is a local store that has some fantastic options. Just order with them directly and your host, Joe, can collect it for you. You'll just have to let him know that you need her to collect it when you receive her contact details in your pre-arrival email, 5 days prior to your stay.

    If you fancy eating out, Taupō is just a 15-minute drive away, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from.  Coming highly recommended by your hosts are The Cozy Corner, Baku on the lakefront and The Vine for fine dining and a wonderful range of wine and craft beer.

  • Things to do

    Relax, sit back and take in the gorgeous lake view from the hut, or get out and about to enjoy everything the Taupo region has to offer. 

    Around the property you will see hints of a potter. Starting out as a hobby and now as a small studio Emily creates bespoke small batch functional pottery for the retreat and opens her studio to guests by appointment. 

    Explore nearby Whakaipo Bay, either for a swim or walk along the beach. Walk the W2K track or bring your mountain bike and bike it! Kinloch Bay is also handy.

    Soak in the Wairakei Terraces in the evening (18-minutes drive away), beautiful, adult-only, silicone pools, set in amongst gorgeous landscaping.

    The Huka Prawn Park is another unique local experience. Have lunch on the edge of the Waikato River, fish for prawns and enjoy the nature walk.

    Another must-do in the area is a kayak tour or boat trip to see the stunning, contemporary Maori carving at Mine Bay.

  • Your Hosts

    Emily and Joe Wilson, along with their daughters Charlie and Madison and dogs Jazz and Mac are your hosts at Te Tuhi Hillside Retreat.

    Originally the property was part of Te Tuhi Point, the large neighbouring farm that sits on the peninsula between Kinloch and Whakaipo Bay. Subdivided some years back, it had been neglected for some time before Emily and Joe bought the property in 2017.

    Their vision was to create a self-sufficient property for their family to connect with nature, grow their own food, live off the grid, and have the opportunity to create daily.

    Not too long into creating their dream they realised their little slice of paradise needed to be shared with others and went about building Te Tuhi Hut and later Te Tuhi Dome.

    When not maintaining the property Emily and Joe both work from home on the e-commerce business. Emily will also often be found in her pottery studio, Te Tuhi Pottery.

    They love their location and feel they have the best of both worlds - just 15 minutes from town - but in a quiet country location just minutes from the lake. 

Testimonials

  • "

    Beautiful spot with all the facilities you need when you’re not admiring the amazing view. Would highly recommend.

    "

    Christine Bruce - 01 May 2025

    1 / 12

  • "

    Loved how cosy this hut was for a long weekend stay. While the weather didn’t play ball to explore town, we found ourselves retreating back to the hut and being snuggled up by the fire with a book or enjoying a soak as the storm passed. Just as it was recommended to us, we would highly recommend it to anyone else. Seriously perfectly imperfect.

    "

    Ryan Blackbourn - 22 Apr 2025

    2 / 12

  • "

    Beautiful stay. The facilities were welcoming, clean and the views were amazing. Would highly recommend.

    "

    Jo Woolley - 26 Mar 2025

    3 / 12

  • "

    Beautiful location and perfect spot to explore from.

    "

    Lyn Whelan - 11 Mar 2025

    4 / 12

  • "

    Amazing views, lovely place to stay, so peaceful.

    "

    Renee Brown - 21 Feb 2025

    5 / 12

  • "

    Perfect escape for our honeymoon.

    "

    Matt Marriott - 18 Feb 2025

    6 / 12

  • "

    We loved our stay so much. The privacy and tranquillity were second to none – only the view! We stayed for five nights, and it was the best time away. The hut was comfortable, and while it only had the basics, we wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend.

    "

    Carly Hartas - 28 Jan 2025

    7 / 12

  • "

    Well thought out and well executed rustic chic cabin.

    "

    Shanon Garden - 27 Jan 2025

    8 / 12

  • "

    Te Tuhi Hut was the most beautiful retreat. Highly recommend!

    "

    Shonn Harrison - 13 Jan 2025

    9 / 12

  • "

    A lovely, serene, getaway overlooking pastures and the great lake alike. Highly recommend getting lost in this beautiful spot!

    "

    Josh Thomas - 09 Jan 2025

    10 / 12

  • "

    Great experience! Highly recommended.

    "

    Graden Carlson - 05 Dec 2024

    11 / 12

  • "

    Rustic comfort with views to die for.

    "

    Jenny Oxley - 29 Oct 2024

    12 / 12

Browse our Collection

Relax. Unplug. Savour a unique holiday experience. A secret weekend escape. A family holiday.
Whatever the reason, let nature back in – go glamping!

Find your escape