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Mount Tutu Eco Sanctuary Nature Retreat!

Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, Eco-lodge and Nature Retreat with enchanting Whare accommodation with ensuites built from recycled materials. You will be treated as VIP's by welcoming hosts. Guests receive hearty Breakfasts (Continental/Cooked), evening Glow-Worm tour, Bush Walks, feed unique Mount Tutu Sheep. Absorb the therapeutic woodland/water gardens and the magic of a rainforest/bird sanctuary, waking to the sound of the dawn chorus.

Play tennis on the clay court. Sometimes enjoy a performance by 'The Short Sistars'. Experience this protected (QEII National Trust) paradise, with trees over 500 years old. Be informed on the natural ecology/conservation and invigorated with sparkling spring water - nature's elixir.

Near to 'Lord of the Rings' film set and only 40 minutes to Rotorua's Thermal Wonderland.

Stay for a night, or as long as you like!

A stay at Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary is an Outdoor Education Experience and immersion in the Natural Ecology, ongoing Bush and Bird Conservation programmes at the Sanctuary.

At Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, which is a 'Mainland Island' Sanctuary, there are Puketea Trees over 500 years old and a gravity defying Tawa giant that has a girth at its base of 5 metres.

Challenge your senses and explore the GLOW WORM GROTTO after nightfall. A magnificent fairyland sight of starlight splendour. By chance you may also hear the haunting sound of the native owl, the Morpork (Ruru).

Be guided, or self explore the rainforest tracks, trailing through ancient native bush. New Zealand is a safe country with no dangerous animals, no snakes, no tropical diseases.

Hand feed the animals and waterfowl.

Hear the morning chorus of native birdsong.

Stroll around the expansive gardens.

Enjoy the views as if you are soaring with the New Zealand Falcon 1000 ft up.