• Food

    Food

Indulge in the hospitality of our generous country kitchens.

No expense, effort, or detail has been spared in creating a culinary experience to delight even the most intrepid traveller.  Our menus are packed with tasty, nutritious food made from fresh local ingredients — with plenty of options to keep you well-fuelled from the moment you arrive to the journey’s end.

  • Breakfasts are nutritious and plentiful, featuring locally baked goods, preserves, free-range eggs, plunger coffee, herbal teas, and fresh juices.
  • You will select lunch and snacks each morning from seasonal provisions and pack into your own lunchbox — ready for the day’s adventure.
  • Evening meals, including generous grazing platters delivered daily and mains which require minimal preparation. Simply add the finishing touches, following even easier instructions.
  • Desserts will be ready when you are  — showcasing local artisan cheeses and sweet treats.

Expect traditional family favourites with a twist of culinary flair, crafted in partnership with our friends at RedKitchen and Jude from Native Nest.  Along with some delightful surprises from some of the Waikato’s best artisan producers.

Every meal is a reflection of the land, its people, and a shared passion for honest, wholesome food.

We’re happy to cater for dietary requirements wherever possible — just let us know when booking, and we’ll do our best to make sure you’re well looked after.

 

Ready to book your stay?

3-DAY WALK

$880 per person
3 days, 2 nights
All inclusive

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THE WINTER WONDER

2 Days and 2 nights
Cozy Winter adventuring
$800 per person

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$250 deposit to confirm booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival

  • Out the gate!  So much variety every day, deep in the bush, open paddocks and quick dips in the river.  The accommodation and meals were incredible too!  Thanks to the Real Native team for a truely world class destination and experience. You guys are amazing. As is your spot in the world!"
    Katrina Evans
    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
  • “Real Native Hike is in a league of its own. It manages to do the impossible: it makes you feel like an intrepid explorer by day and a pampered guest by night.  This isn't just a walk in the woods; it’s a masterclass in high-end eco-tourism."
    Fiona Fullerton
    Tauranga, New Zealand
  • “One of the most scenic properties we have ever had the privilege to visit. An absolute hidden treasure in the heart of the Waikato.”
    Annie Benjamin
    Cambridge, New Zealand
  • Piquet Hill farm is an amazing piece of paradise! We enjoyed the well kept Angus cattle, wild deer and even spotted trout in the tranquil Puniu river. Our family can really recommend this experience
    Justin Downey
    Waikato, New Zealand
  • “The perfect balance between wilderness experience, rustic charm and added luxury. We felt pampered beyond expectation for a girls weekend. We can’t wait to see how this grows!”
    Rachel Chapman
    Perth, Australia
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