Retaruke Country Estate

Apr 11th, 2023

We had a fantastic stay at Retaruke Country Estate. We enjoyed every moment of it the lodge and the surroundings are majestic, the food is delicious, the experiences are exceptional, and Carolyn and Glenn are the best hosts ever! A very strong positive recommendation from us! We already now are looking forward to our next stay. Snejina & Kenneth
Apr 11th, 2023

A couple of weeks ago we were fortunate to have spent the weekend at Retaruke Country Estate. What an incredible location, amazing views and the best hosts one could ask for. Glenn and Carolyn - you guys rock! We felt welcomed and comfortable on arrival and after unpacking sat back and took in the views. The activities were fantastic, horse riding being a favourite! We all thoroughly enjoyed Carolyn's cooking - absolutely delicious! Even learnt a few new dishes. Would highly recommend anyone who is looking for something exclusive, peaceful and tranquil, with a little bit of an adventure thrown in, then this is the place to go!
Apr 8th, 2023

My husband and I recently stayed at Retaruke Country Estate to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We were completely spoilt during our stay - enjoying hunting, clay bird shooting, horse riding, a BBQ by the stream, and a couple of trips around the property to soak up some amazing views. The food was absolutely delicious and soaking in the hot tub in the evenings, under the stars, was a lovely way to wind down from the days adventures. Glenn and Carolyn were the best hosts, with plenty of great conversations had and they shared a wealth of knowledge around the history of the property. It was a memorable stay and we look forward to returning hopefully next year!
Mar 15th, 2023

Glenn and Carolyn were the perfect hosts. From the minute we arrived we felt comfortable and at ease. Throughout the stay they were welcoming, hospitable and provided engrossing conversations. The accommodation was exceptional and with their combined knowledge of the property, surroundings and all that's NZ native, Glenn and Carolyn made the experience that much more enjoyable. Activities were designed to suit our (the guests) abilities and confidence levels which made them fun and exciting. Thank you Glenn and Carolyn. Our stay was everything we expected and more. We will be back! Gerard & Lindsay
Feb 13th, 2023