Treetops Five Star Children's Package

Arrival evening: Mihi Whakatau (Maori Welcome)

On arrival to Treetops Lodge and Estate you will be welcomed to the Lodge with a mihi whakatau (traditional Maori welcome)
Day 1 Morning: Choice of Horse Trekking or Mountain Biking

Horse Trekking
The wider forest and pasture tracks of the Treetops estate are ideal for horse trekking. Diddy, our experienced horseman and charismatic Maori elder, has a team of great trekking horses, to suit all levels from absolute beginners to experienced rides. Let him lead your children on a journey of exploration to the very corners of the estate enchanting them with stories of long ago. Trips can be tailored to suit; varying in length from 2 hour minimum to a full day with a picnic lunch included.

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Mountain Biking
There are some great mountain bike tracks on Treetops Estate that cater to all levels. We have top quality mountain bikes available. For the more adventurous, one of the World’s best mountain bike parks – The Redwoods - is only a fifteen minute drive away. This venue hosted the World Mountain Bike Champs with over 400 km of dedicated trails graded for difficulty snaking through the forest, providing fun, and a challenge, for the older child – and the fitter parent! Bikes can be hired at the Redwoods.

Day 1 Lunch: Picnic Lunch at the Lake or Teddy-Bear's Picnic

Teddy-Bear's Picnic
The children are taken “exploring” in the forest by one of our staff. As they wander through the trees, they are told about the animals that live there and Maori legends of the forest. Suddenly, perhaps in a secluded clearing by a waterfall or maybe on top of a high hill overlooking the entire valley, they spy a splash of colour. A picnic has been set out, and teddy bears are waiting to welcome their guests. The children are “introduced” to the teddies, and then join them for a feast. Afterwards each child has a teddy to take home with him or her – a permanent reminder of a very special day.

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Picnic Lunch
A sumptuous Treetops picnic lunch at one of our many spectacular picnic spots.
Day 1 Afternoon: Junior Chef Training and Educational Hike through the Forest

Junior Chef Training
Wouldn’t it be great to bake Mum and Dad’s afternoon tea? Our friendly open-plan kitchen welcomes guests of all ages; they don their very own Junior Treetops’ chef’s jacket (which they get to take home) and work alongside our Chef to learn some of the Treetops’ kitchen secrets – a delicious Treetops recipe.
Educational Hike through the Forest
Learning can be fun – especially at Treetops! Many of the parents visiting the lodge are home-schooling their children whilst they travel, others are simply keen that their children take away more than a superficial knowledge of the area.

Day 1 Evening: Pumice Carving

An hour or two in the evening for Mum and Dad to relax after dinner while the kids learn to create a pumice masterpiece.
Day 2 Morning: Archery/Shooting or fly fishing

Archery / Clay Bird / Target Shooting
Bows, rifles, targets… we have it all here at Treetops, plus licensed firearm tutors who can guide your child through their first experience with a bow or gun. They will learn safe handling techniques and test their hand-eye coordination skills.
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Fly Fishing
“Hey, Mum, look what I’ve caught for our dinner!” Treetops is at the heart of one of New Zealand’s most productive fly fishing regions. In fact there are prime fishing locations within five minutes of the front door (the trout in the pool by the door are not for fishing!). Our experienced fishing guides can supply all the equipment and will take your child out for his/her very own lesson in this art. Our chefs will be happy to cook the catch of the day!
Day 2 Lunch: Picnic Lunch by Helicopter!

A short flight to a wonderful picnic spot on the Treetops Estate

Day 2 Afternoon: Treasure Hunt

Geo-Caching (Treasure Hunt)
Geo-caching is a treasure hunt employing the Global Positioning System (GPS). With the aid of a hand-held tracking device, the children must locate “treasure” using only the coordinates given to them. A simple hunt may involve only one cache, located close to the lodge itself. At the other end of the scale we can create a treasure hunt that will last several hours, each cache giving consecutive clues which can take the hunters deep into the heart of the estate. Some planning may be required so please tell us well in advance if your children would like to try this exciting new sport.

Day 2 Evening: Poi Making or Flax Weaving

Poi Making
Learning about the art of making a poi - traditionally used in Maori performance and dance. Children will learn basic dance moves and a Maori waiata (song) in which they will use their own poi and a hear just enough history of Maori culture to keep them interested.

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Flax Weaving
The children will learn about ngā mahi a te whare pora (the art of Maori weaving). They get to make their own flax creations while hearing tales from long ago of how this art was utilised by the Maori people.
(Programme may alter according to weather conditions)

You need to bring: warm clothing, walking/hiking footwear, a sense of adventure!

Rates:

Five Star Kids Program
$13,950 plus GST (1 October 2011 to 31 May 2012)
$11,900 plus GST (1 April 2012 to 30 September 2012)

Inclusions:

- 3 Nights luxury accommodation in interconnecting Villas
- Full Gourmet Breakfast
- Pre dinner drinks & 5 course evening meal including House wine, children meals provided
- All activities and equipment as per advertised Program

**Subject to Terms & Conditions (Below)

Terms and Conditions:

Arrival
Whilst every effort will be made to ensure your room is ready earlier, our official check-in time is 2pm. Luggage storage and use of the Lodge facilities will be available should we not be able to immediately accommodate you.

Departure
Departure time from your room is 11am. Guests are welcome to make use of the facilities should a later check-out time be required. Lodge staff will be happy to make these arrangements for you.

Transfers / Pickups
We would be more than happy to organize a private vehicle airport transfer and/or helicopter flights from any New Zealand destinations. Prices are available on request.

Terms & Conditions
In order to confirm a reservation we require a deposit of 25% of the total stay.
The deposits can either be made in the form of a bank transfer, bank cheque or credit card details and expiry date.
Reservations made within 7 days of arrival will be accepted with credit card and bank transfers.
Surcharge applicable on December 25th (Christmas Day) and December 31st (New Year’s Eve) of NZ$300.00 per adult plus GST and NZ$150.00 per child plus GST (under 12 years of age) – for the 2011/2012 season.

Cancellation
In the event that we are unable to resell your room, the following cancellation policy applies:
31 + days prior to arrival - No charge
8-30 days - 50% of tariff for each night booked
7 days or less - 100% of tariff for each night booked

For reservations between 15 December 2011 and 15 January 2012:
Cancellations made within 60 days prior to arrival incur a 25% cancellation fee for each night cancelled. Cancellations made 30 days prior to arrival incur a 100% cancellation fee for each night cancelled.


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