In Room Dining

TREETOPS LODGE AND ESTATE is a unique celebration of the very best of our own estate reared produce reared and grown in the tranquil setting of 2,500 glorious acres of native New Zealand wilderness or locally product produce, always organic where possible. We grow and produce as many ingredients as possible on the estate, to offer guests inimitable Estate to Plate culinary experiences at every meal. The philosophy of Estate to Plate is showcased at every meal and snack at the lodge. Our commitment to serving where at all possible estate reared and produced, evolves from the traditional regional tables of the world’s great, self- reliant country estates before refrigeration, freezers, and pre-packs – but with 21st century twists.

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*Estate venison Kofta, House Pressed Labhne Clear Water Koura Bisque, Truffle Snow Garden Courgette Beignet, Smoked Yoghurt Lodge Made *Wild Boar Lonza, Poached Pear, Crisp Walnut, Goats Blue Cheese

Clear Water Red Glory Koura, Avocado Marble, *Orchard Lime & *Estate Honey, *Horopito Pickled *Piko Piko, *Mamaku fern, *Kareau

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Canter Valley Quail Ballantine, Confit thigh, Walnut cream, *Sage Stuffing, Garden Carrot, Pickled Sultanas

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Woodend Moko Eel, *Te Kouka, Karengo, *Coriander inspired dash

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*Estate Fallow Venison Loin, Braised Shank Kromeski, Smoked Pumpkin Puree, Red Wine Jerusalem Artichoke, Kokihi, Roasted hazelnut and grape

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*Estate New Season Duck Breast, Confit thigh, Wilton Blue Cheese Custard, Du Puy Lentil, Brussel Sprout Sauerkraut, Truffle snow

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Fermented Chocolate Pave, *Estate Manuka Honey, Tamerillo, Meringue, Cheesecake Mousse

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Titoki Cremeux, Caramelized white chocolate, pistachio, compressed *Estate Plum

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Over the Moon Dairy Goats Blue Cheese, Sauce Vierge, Coffee Soil, Sorrel *Estate reared or grown

Al la carte menu's available as in room dining.

Sample Menu

Menu

The Treetops Dining Room

This is a unique, personal encounter with Treetops gamekeepers and specialist wild food chefs on this 2500 -acre year-round lush wilderness estate and 2019 winner of the World Travel Awards - Australasia Responsible Tourism Award. Treetops 'Estate to Plate' philosophy, created by the dedicated team of chefs featuring ingredients reared or grown on this vast estate is near 100% pesticide free. These include world-class game and trout and also highlight estate-grown fruit and vegetables plus unique native herbs from the forest. Also offered is a superb wine cellar of New Zealand and world wines, with expert advice on making the best possible matches.

Every morning our chef sources from the estate garden and meets with our resident gamekeeper to select game and fish ingredients for the day. By late morning he is at his desk crafting dishes to the preferred tastes of that night's guests. The menus are European contemporary, using simple techniques to bring out the clear, fresh flavors – but remember every season is different and so with the dishes. Guided by our chef, guests are encouraged to try 100% pesticide free and organic heritage varieties of indigenous and seasonal vegetables: native spinach (tetragonia), kumera, fresh turmeric, wasabi, native cress, and an abundance of fruit trees.

Our own Manuka honey aviaries produce wild native comb honey of exceptional flavour, and the estate rears wild deer; red, fallow, sika, wapiti (elk) and water buffalo, wild pig, sheep, rabbit, pheasant, partridge, geese, duck, rainbow, and brown trout. We offer guests a Wild Food Cooking School commencing with native ingredient gathering in the pristine wilderness of Treetop's 800-year-old forest but this does need to be booked in advance.

Treetop Lodge and Estate

New Zealand fine cuisine at its best. Fine cuisine is an integral part of the Treetops experience. Flavorsome and healthy dishes are created by the Lodge's talented chefs using the finest game and locally grown produce, complemented by an array of the finest New Zealand wines. Sipping on the finest New Zealand wine, soak up the tranquility that is Treetops Lodge. Overlooking mist rising off the hills, serenity spreads over you like a warm blanket. Relax, unwind and contemplate at your leisure, then relish the sumptuous cuisine. The Treetops Team achieve the right balance of being attentive and genuine yet relaxed and warm, with understated service. Share an intimate, candlelit dinner for two with fireside ambience in the library or share fascinating stories with fellow guests in the main Dining room. A diverse array of New Zealand's finest food is on offer to suit and satiate your palette; Salmon smothered in caviar and succulent eye fillet steak, while luscious wine overflows from the bountiful cellar - Enjoy!

Treetops Private Dining

Private Dining options for guests throughout the lodge and within the Guest villa, fireside.