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Te Tuhi Hut

Waikato


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Eating and Drinking

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.

Closer to home is L'arté Cafe & Gallery (a 5-minute drive away) which features an amazing mosaic garden and homewares store. Finally, the nearby Kinloch Store has amazing wood-fired pizzas and fish and chips. Great for casual lakeside picnicking!

The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is Pak n' Save on Ruapehu Street, 15 minutes away.

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Things to Do

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 atMineBay.

Your Hosts

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

“ If you love to soak in a bathtub for hours on end with a spectacular view, then this is the spot for you! Such a gorgeous and comfortable setting. We will be back! ”

Nathalie Colebrook- 2025-08-20

20 / 20

“ What an amazing place! View, surroundings and overall feel of the place was 10/10. The little details throughout the hut also made it that much more wonderful!! ”

Amy Lambeth- 2026-04-02

1 / 20

“ Very impressed with quaint character of the cabin. ”

Brendan Bragg- 2026-04-02

2 / 20

“ There is something truly restorative about soaking in a tub while looking out over the hills. It’s the kind of peace you usually only find in a dream. A perfect, quiet escape from the world. ”

Tanita Kumtang- 2026-03-19

3 / 20

“ We loved our stay. The host was very accommodating with an early check in. The escape is absolutely gorgeous. The bath was so nice pushed out onto the deck. Would definitely recommend. ”

Courteney-Rose Brown- 2026-02-22

4 / 20

“ For anyone wanting a romantic getaway where you can take your dog this is the place for you! Te Tuhi Hut is such a lovely getaway where the hosts have thought of everything to make the stay a wonderful one. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone! Loved it. ”

Macky Wilkinson- 2026-02-15

5 / 20

“ Absolutely stunning location and environment. Close to amenities but far enough away you feel like you are in the middle of no where. Wonderful escape! ”

Elena Helliwell- 2026-02-15

6 / 20

“ Very stylish little hut. Loved the decor and the nature shower. Gorgeous views to the lake. Very romantic space for our honeymoon! ”

Prue Boult- 2026-02-02

7 / 20

“ We loved the atmosphere and setting of Te Tuhi Hut. It was beautifully designed with some ingenious details, such as the bath that you can slide outside onto the deck. We were very grateful to have found the hut with all the terrible weather that we had and really relaxed to the sound of the rain on the roof. ”

Bronwyn Kelly- 2026-01-25

8 / 20

“ The perfect place to relax! The views are stunning! Great location, rural feel, yet a close drive to everything you need. ”

Lauren Mountney- 2026-01-07

9 / 20

“ Great place! Would definitely stay again. ”

Kerryn Hayes- 2025-12-02

10 / 20

“ Everything about Te Tuhi Hut was excellent. Fresh air. Beautiful view. Nature at your doorstep, and at night, the stars were amazing. I definitely recommend you stay at Te Tuhi Hut. ”

Lesley Dockery- 2025-11-22

11 / 20

“ The most beautiful glamping spot! My partner and I had the most amazing time. We didn’t want to leave! ”

Adele Davis- 2025-11-04

12 / 20

“ We loved having our own private setting, uninterrupted by the coming and going of other guests but still so close to town. Perfect for getting in touch with your inner recluse. ”

Cyree Hunt- 2025-10-29

13 / 20

“ Super magical spot. Everything you could want in a glamping getaway with the extra luxuries like the bedroom heating, the bath, the bath salts and the lighting in the cabin. It all made it even more special. ”

Emily Clarke- 2025-10-29

14 / 20

“ Loved it! So relaxing and peaceful. ”

Sharni Weir- 2025-10-27

15 / 20

“ Highly recommend for a quiet get away from busy life, soaking in the wooden tub, curled up in bed with a book, listening to the native birds around the property, and even getting to meet their pet lamb!! Lovely spot and lovely hosts. ”

Emma Smith- 2025-10-12

16 / 20

“ The cabin was beautifully appointed and the atmosphere was dreamy & romantic. We loved the drive through the countryside and we were grateful to our hosts for making last minute adjustments to our stay. We have stayed at many boutique spaces in this area and we would highly recommend this one for it's rustic country charm. ”

Kimberley Smith- 2025-10-04

17 / 20

“ Beautiful stay with the most amazing view. The bath is the most lush bath I’ve ever had and the cabin provided a cosy escape! ”

Alexanne Hayne- 2025-09-18

18 / 20

“ The hut and views were outstanding. When I arrived the heater was on in the bedroom, such a nice touch! It’s exactly as the photos are, great instructions on how everything works. Highly recommended. ”

Kerry Borer- 2025-09-12

19 / 20

“ If you love to soak in a bathtub for hours on end with a spectacular view, then this is the spot for you! Such a gorgeous and comfortable setting. We will be back! ”

Nathalie Colebrook- 2025-08-20

20 / 20

“ What an amazing place! View, surroundings and overall feel of the place was 10/10. The little details throughout the hut also made it that much more wonderful!! ”

Amy Lambeth- 2026-04-02

1 / 20

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