Te Tuhi Hut

Taupo

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

Perched on a hillside with views across farmland, native bush, and down to Lake Taupo, this little hut is a 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 frolick in the paddocks around the campsite. 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 Taupo 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 $270 p/n

Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly
Winter Escape

Make sure you download or print this handy info sheet with directions and host contact details prior to your journey. You may not have mobile phone reception at all times.

host address

269 Whakaroa Rd, Kinloch 3377

Directions

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

To get there, follow the Google Maps directions. When you arrive, note that you'll come up a shared driveway. The first house belongs to your hosts, Emily and Joe. Drive up to and past their house and park in front of the retaining wall by parking sign and knock on the door.

Te Tuhi Hut

Te Tuhi Hut Location

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in - between 3pm - 6pm
Check-out - is by 11am

What are the bed and bedding arrangements?

The hut sleeps two people in a queen-size bed.

Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied. The bed is made up with linen/cotton blend sheets. There is a feather and down duvet inner with plenty of extra blankets.

What are the cooking and kitchen facilities?

The kitchen is a large covered area set between the bedroom and the bathroom. It has three solid walls and one opening towards the lake with a pull-down clear roller to close off the area in colder weather. There is an island bench with two stools for eating as well as an additional two chairs and a small table. There is hot water and a small fridge is supplied for cool food storage.

A gas element and Weber barbecue is provided for cooking, and a potbelly stove can be used for cooking as well as warming the area on cooler evenings.

All the pots, pans and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided.

Some pantry basics are supplied - olive oil, salt, pepper, a selection of tea, coffee, milk, fruit and eggs from the property when in season.

What are the bathroom facilities?

The semi-open-air bathroom has a shower, basin and a pleasant-to-use composting toilet. It also contains a hot tub that can be used inside or wheeled outside under the stars.

Hot water is provided with an Infinity instant hot water system.

Is there power?

Yes. Te Huhi hut has mains power and some powerpoints for charging devices.

Is there mobile phone reception?

Mobile phone reception for Spark customers is good, but the reception is not as good for other providers. A short walk down the road will get better reception. A powerpoint is provided for charging devices.

Is there heating?

The kitchen area has an outside pot belly stove and clear drop down blinds for keeping warm outdoors on cool evenings. A panel heater is also installed in the bedroom, but bear in mind that the bathroom and kitchen are semi-outdoors.

What is glamping like in Winter?

Te Tuhi Hut is open for winter stays, but bear in mind that you're booking a small glamping hut with semi-outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Glamping is still a form of camping!

Te Tuhi Hut has lots of warm bedding, a pot belly stove in the kitchen area, and a heater installed in the bedroom hut. But if you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure, brush up on your fire-lighting skills, and be prepared for the elements!

Is Te Tuhi Hut child-friendly?

Te Tuhi Hut is a strictly adults-only campsite (no exceptions). If you're looking for a safe and family-friendly glamping site, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes places that are super-safe and fun for kids - you can select 'child-friendly' in the search bar to easily find them.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome at Te Tuhi Hut but they must stay within the fencing around the hut. Dogs must be stock friendly (chickens, sheep, cows and horse), up-to-date with vaccinations. Dogs must be crated or tied up at night and must stay out of the bedroom.

How private and remote is Te Tuhi Hut?

Very private! You can see one other house on the horizon but otherwise, it's just you, nature and the view.

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

You'll park your car at your hosts' house (which is a safe and secure area) and walk the 60m down a garden path to the hut. You're welcome to come and go from the property as often as you please.

What do I need to bring?

Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay.
Warm clothes - it can be very chilly in the mornings and at night. A warm jersey and long pants are a must.
Slippers and a rain jacket (especially in Winter)
Shower toiletries
Insect repellent and sunscreen.

Are there any safety considerations?

Te Tuhi Hut is set on a property with farm-related activity, so for the safety of all concerned, it’s very important to follow the safety guidelines and terms that you’ll find in our booking terms and in your Welcome Guide on site. These terms and guidelines include:

Visitors stay at their own risk, the property has hazards both farm-related (ie. machinery and animals) and natural (ie. tomos and stinging nettle).
Leave gates as you find them.
Animals are unpredictable - best to avoid them.
Extreme caution driving in and out of the property - the speed limit on the property is 15km p/h.
For your own safety please do not touch any farm machinery, and do not enter any buildings on the property.

Can I book for one night only?

Where there is a single night gap between bookings during the December to April, it may be possible to book that single night with a single night surcharge of $50. Please email us with your date request if you'd like this option.

Minimum Stay Periods

There is a two-night minimum stay on all weekends and during the months of December to April, but you can book single night stays (with a $50 surcharge) on weeknights (Sun-Thurs) outside of this period.

The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights.

Where there is a single night gap between bookings, it may be possible to book that single night with a single night surcharge of $50. Please email us with your date request if you'd like this option.

Rates

Peak: 1 Oct - 30 April

The nightly rate is $295 for up to two people.

Off-peak: 1 May - 30 September

The nightly rate is $270 for up to two people.

Where available, Single nights can be booked with a single night surcharge of $50 that needs to be added on during the booking process.

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here.

1. Bookings and Payments

1.1 A deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. A 2.5% credit card payment surcharge will be applied to this payment.

1.2 On receipt of the deposit, you will receive an email confirming both the payment and your booking details.

1.3 The remaining balance will be due 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date. An email reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to this date, where an outstanding balance remains. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by internet banking or, if your internet banking payment has not been received within 48 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit card used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit card payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit card. Credit card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.

1.4 Bookings made within 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date will be charged the full balance at the time of booking (this may be processed in two payments).

1.5 If you are unable to pay the balance before the stated due date, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.

1.6 Bookings made online within 48 hours of arrival will not be confirmed immediately. Once the campsite has agreed that the booking can be honoured, the guest will be informed by Canopy Camping Escapes and the credit card used for the online booking will be charged the full balance of the stay (note that there is a 2.5% credit card fee).

2. Cancellation, date changes and severe weather warnings

2.1 Some campsites may have limitations due to weather. If severe weather is forecast we will call you as soon as possible prior to your scheduled arrival date to advise you and cancel your booking. You can choose whether to defer your holiday to a later date subject to availability or receive a full refund.

2.2 Your 10% deposit is non-refundable, however, it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 3 weeks prior to your arrival.

2.3 Cancellation or date changes by you within 4-21 days of your arrival date will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes within 3 days of your arrival date will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.

2.4 Date changes made more than 21 days prior to your original arrival date are allowed without penalty.

3. Safety and Hazards

3.1 Campsites are often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you enter the property at your own risk to participate in a glamping holiday.

3.2 Participation in activities such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property is the responsibility of the Guest and is done so at their own risk.

3.3 Canopy Camping Escapes accept no liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury whilst on your stay.

4. Pets

No pets allowed. Campsites are often situated on working farms, and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.

5. GST

GST of 15% (where applicable) is included in the daily per night cost. A GST invoice will be supplied if requested.

6. The Holiday - Guest Conditions of occupancy and Conduct

6.1 The Guests have the right to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only.

6.2 Guests are required to observe the rules and familiarise themselves with the procedures contained in the information folder provided in the tent.

6.3 Guests shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period.

6.4 Guests are required to inform the owner of any damage or breakage in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next guests. Guests are bound to reimburse the owners for replacement, repair or extra cleaning costs where reasonably demanded by the owners for damage caused by the guests.

6.5 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

6.6 Guests undertake to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner in consultation with Canopy Camping Escapes.

7. Authority to Sign

The person who completes the Booking Form certifies that: he or she is authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; the signatory is over eighteen years of age; they agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property, and to notify Canopy Camping Escapes if they are not a member of the holiday party.

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 want a break from cooking at any stage, Taupo is just a 15-minute drive away, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Coming highly recommended by your hosts is The Store House (cannot go past the fried chicken waffles), Baku on the lakefront and The Vine for fine dining and a wonderful range of wine and craft beer.

Closer to home is A Larte Café (a 5-minute drive away) which features an amazing mosaic garden and homewares store. Finally, nearby Kinloch Store has amazing wood-fired pizzas and fish and chips. Great for casual lakeside picnicking!
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.

Explore nearby Whakaipo Bay, either for a swim 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, adults 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 Hut.

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 two years ago, and since then, they've been working hard to bring the property back to its full potential.

Joe is the manager of the Huka Prawn Park, an iconic local attraction in Taupo and Emily is a stay-at-home mum. 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.

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The view, the luxury, the quiet, the amazing host...it was a dream stay that we wish was longer!
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Marc Sundstrom - 06 Feb 2020
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The design is excellent, especially the ability to completely open the kitchen/seating area as well as spa to the elements. The setting is peaceful and views beautiful. There is a pot-belly stove that was great for heating the area and a pull-down plastic sheet to keep the elements out of the kitchen/seating area. Thought was given to making it comfortable while also adding little touches of luxury. We loved the quiet, rural environment.
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Alta Rens - 17 Jan 2020
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Te Tuhi Hut is what dreams are made of. We spent a few nights here for our honeymoon and it was just perfect. You feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere, so peaceful and with amazing views. But you're also only 15 minutes from Taupo town so we still got to go out for dinner a couple times and do a bungy of course! The hosts were super lovely and the Hut itself was beautifully clean and tidy.
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Kendra Bilderbeck - 17 Jan 2020
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Te Tuhi Hut is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever stayed at while traveling! The view is just amazing. It was so quiet, secluded, romantic and relaxing. All the details were perfect. We are already thinking of when we can come back!
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Brittany Albertson - 18 Dec 2019
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A very lovely relaxing place to stay with wonderful friendly hosts definitely keen to visit again!
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Briar Campbell - 09 Dec 2019
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Absolutely heavenly escape in the country side. Very relaxing, and that bath is exquisite! Thank you!
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Rebekah Bower - 26 Nov 2019
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We enjoyed our stay in Te tuhi hut! The view is just breathtaking. Emily was friendly and very accommodating!💕
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Marinel Mae Badilles - 06 Nov 2019
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Our stay at Tuhi Hut blew our expectations. The view was breathtaking & the Hut had all the little extras which made our stay pleasant. The bath is huge & watching the stars at night was our favourite part. Hosts were so welcoming & friendly. We will definitely be back.
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Rochelle Baker - 06 Nov 2019
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Wonderful spot for some peaceful R&R. Surrounded by great views this ‘hut’ has everything one needs to just get away from the chaos of everyday life.
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Kelly Mccarthy - 25 Oct 2019
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Absolutely beautiful little place, even more stunning in person. Something special about having your K9 with you on holiday which I think completed the stay ❤ along with being proposed to! Will be back for sure. X
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Olivia King - 25 Oct 2019
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Staying at Te Tuhi Hut was absolutely breathtaking. The view from the deck/bath and bedroom was to die for - never got sick of it! Emily our host was so lovely and made us feel welcome. The hut was a short walk from the main house but you wouldn't have known once you stepped inside, it was really private and just overall one of the best accommodation we've stayed in.
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Theoni Paulse - 21 Oct 2019
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Loved the fact that you are actually forced to relax.
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Trevor McMorran - 16 Oct 2019
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What an amazing place to get off the radar (we still got cellphone reception!). We had all the weather; sun, rain, wind and we loved every second. That bath..... wow! Came back to reality fully restored. Thank you!
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Cushla Holford - 08 Oct 2019
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We absolutely loved Te Tuhi hut! Super friendly staff, clean hut with a superb view and a super warm heater inside and hot water for the tub. Would 100% go back!
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Pernille Struijck - 08 Oct 2019

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