Tutira Lodge
Tutira Lodge is a backcountry-style lodge/home base near Lake Tutira in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, set on a working pig farm in the hills. It’s positioned for people looking for a countryside base while still being able to access nearby activities like fishing, hunting, tramping, and even short-drive air tours.
Use is by guest stay arrangements with bookings handled directly with the host, Nick. The lodge lists rates of $75.00–$140.00 NZD per night, with breakfast and dinner available for additional per-person charges. Rooms are available in a five-room setup that accommodates up to 17 people total, and rooms can be rented individually, for couples, or for families.
Meals are arranged through the lodge—there’s no self-catering setup—so plan on eating with the host’s service. For arrival timing, check-in is from 2pm and checkout is by 11am, and the lodge states operations run all months of the year.