
Welcome to Real Native – a 3 Day Walking Retreat through the wilds of Piquet Hill
Venture into the heart of rural Aotearoa, on an all-inclusive journey through our working farm. Where ecological stewardship and traditional farming walk hand in hand, each day bringing a new adventure, exploring unique landscapes with treasured and rare ecosystems – pristine, serene and exclusively yours.
Your journey will include nourishing, gourmet meals crafted from fresh, local ingredients; hosted in beautifully considered, eco-conscious lodgings designed for comfort and connection to the landscape.
Whether you’re unwinding beneath the stars or waking to the birdsong at dawn, this is a place to enjoy time with your friends, breathe deeply, and let nature do the rest.
The Walk
Discover 39km of hand-picked trails designed to recharge the batteries and restore your connection with nature.
Think wide open farmscapes to untouched native rainforest, pristine river valleys, and soaring ridgelines.
Teeming with wildlife, cultural heritage spots and regular points of interest – Real Native is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

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Be prepared to experience rural hospitality at its finest, with hand crafted meals and authentic back country lodgings. Fitted with touches of todays modern conveniences – full of character without compromising on comfort.