National Park, New Zealand
339 Kurua Road
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+64 78959506
In March this year, my sister and I were lucky enough to have a hunting experience at Retaruke Country Estate. The hunting was real and rewarding and the scenery outstanding. Glen acted as our very laid-back hunting guide and we easily shot enough for meat for the freezer. Glen also took the time to point out some marvellous native bird life. The conservation work he and Carolyn do to ensure these birds flourish in this environment really struck a chord with me. The accommodation at Retaruke is first class and we wanted for nothing. Carolyn hosted us inside the lodge. Our food was wonderful and beautifully presented and the ease at which we were able to sit around, and chat was very relaxing. Glen and Carolyn are great hosts and a few days at Retaruke is an experience that I highly recommend. I fully intend to return.
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This place is the height of luxury! Glenn and Carolyn are amazing hosts and the location is hard to beat for sure! Great food and great activities to really melt away all the worries of the world. You will forget the world even exists here!
Glenn and Carolyn were brilliant hosts. The setting was spectacular. The hunting and scenery was gorgeous. Glenn was so knowledgable and helpful throughout the hunting activities and Carolyn was a perfect host. Both were most welcoming and Carolyn's meals superb. Thanks for a most memorable weekend. We will return next year for sure!
Absolutely beautiful spot with the perfect hosts, Glen and Caroline really know how to look after their guests. Amazing place definitely be back.
Our family absolutely loved our stay with Carolyn and Glenn at Retaruke Country Estate. With four children at different ages it isn't always easy to satisfy everyone - however we all had so much fun! The hunting was the highlight of our stay for three of our children while our fourth loved the horse riding and stunning walks in nature. The food was incredible, the lodge was simply gorgeous and lifelong memories were created for our children. We left feeling very satisfied and relaxed with full bellies and promising to return. Thanks for having us!
It was our first time staying in a lodge. Glenn and Carolyn were the perfect hosts, great conversationalists and encouraged us to enjoy all that their rural experience offered. My favorite was trying the target shooting, the big boom echoing across the valley, the smell after the shot, the feeling of power ... even though I never hit any target lol. Bryan's favorite was finally getting several trout to take his hook on a rod he had owned for over 20 years but seldom used ... unfortunately none made it into the net, but still a memorable experience for him. After a day of activity and having had our taste buds titillated with an array of sumptuous food and fluids, it was a sublime evening pleasure to soak quietly in the outdoor hot pool, enjoying the magic of the morepork calling, under the star encrusted night sky. Such a perfect rural getaway thank you Glenn and Carolyn and wishing you both all the best.
Our 3 day stay at Retaruke was exceptional. Glen and Carolyn's passion for ensuring our enjoyment of the estates activities were fully catered for. Carolyn's food was exceptional and the hunting was great. Glen's ability has your hunt planned hours before you proceed and caters for all fitness levels. Even got this old man up the hills with excellent results. You must do the zigzag track in the side by side. Quality product with quality people and yes we are starting to plan our return Thank you for a great break Clive and Carol
We were so fortunate to stay at Retaruke Country Estate in February. The estate is nestled in one of the most beautiful places on the North Island. Carolyn and Glen are the hosts and could not be more welcoming. Both made our stay so relaxing. We shared wonderful food and stories. We were treated to breathtaking scenery and an abundance of wildlife. There are so many activities to choose from, but, yet, one can simply choose to relax. This is the ultimate place while visiting New Zealand. Thank you Carolyn and Glen.
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