Raetihi Lodge
This model for this grand old lodge has been given a thorough overhaul since pandemic times, and nowadays it only offers all-inclusive dine-and stay-deals November through April, on select dates only. Each year in September, a list of these dates is released. There is a choice between a two-, three-, or four-night stay, and includes chef-cooked breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner. The rest of the year, the lodge is booked out for exclusive use only. The recently renovated facilities overlook the forest-covered hills and waterfront. If relaxing on the veranda gets too tiresome, try an adventure on a paddleboard, kayak, or mountain bike, or try your luck with a fishing rod—all are complimentary for guests. Getting here is half the fun, with the only access being by water transfer or helicopter.
