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Your privacy is our priority. The property layout allows for ultimate guest privacy while keeping hosts within reach. The north-facing treehouse provides exclusive forest views. When you book the Te Aka Treehouse the sleep house is also included for use as a seperate room, without additional cost. Additional guests are $50 each, with a max of 5 people. Not suitable for young children due to natural hazards.
Head to Nelson Creek settlement, on the West Coast of New Zealand. From Nelson Creek Road turn onto Gows Creek Road. Follow the gravel road for 1.89 km, you will see a sign for Te Aka Treehouse, drive up gravel road through native forest for 300 metres. Look for a sign, your destination is on the left at the carpark.
Show locationDiscover the fascinating Te Aka, a unique 23-hectare property blending virgin podocarp forest and regenerating woodlands. Tucked away in the privacy of north-facing temperate rainforest, our treehouses are surrounded by spectacular matai, towering Southern rata, and rimu trees. With elevated views of these majestic species, you literally feel like you are a part of the forest for a moment in time. Surrounded by towering trees and the peaceful hum of wildlife, you can truly disconnect from the rush of daily life. Stroll through ancient trails or caves with your personal guide, breathe in the fresh air, book a massage, plunge in fresh rain water every moment is about reconnecting with nature, savouring the stillness.
Uncover the allure of our modern treehouses, harmoniously woven into nature. Immerse yourself in the ideal fusion of seclusion and modern luxuries, complete with amenities such as instant gas hot water, a plush bed, and cozy warmth surrounded by nature's embrace. Experience the essence of slow travel in New Zealand’s native forests, where time moves at nature’s pace. Slow travel allows you to immerse yourself fully, appreciating the natural beauty and serenity of the West Coast's untouched wilderness.
Go to sleep with nature; the stars shining through the skylight above your bed, or rain tapping on your roof and wake naturally to sunrise. The sleep treehouse has the luxury of blackout drapes and is a quiet space if you are a light sleeper or need darkness to get a restful sleep.
Te Aka is a an immersive experience complemented by the constant calls of native birdsong and the promise of a dawn chorus for those tuned in early. Our haven extends seamlessly into conservation land, offering exclusive guided access to private walking tracks on the property. These pathways unveil hidden remnants of the region’s mining history, showcasing the grit and determination of an era marked by pickaxes, manual labor, and remarkable engineering feats from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Te Aka is not just a destination; it’s an immersion into the rich tapestry of nature and New Zealand history.
Welcome to our fully-equipped kitchen, from the convenience of a modern oven, to the delight of picking fresh produce from our bountiful vegetable garden. Forget the hassle of packing every spice and condiment, our kitchen comes stocked with basic pantry items, ensuring you have the essentials at your fingertips. Customise your meals by selecting your preferred protein, ranging from locally sourced salmon, venison, lamb, halloumi or tofu. Elevate your stay with the freedom to create and cook, what you like, when you like.
Bask in the symphony of bird songs and marvel at the breathtaking expanse of native forest that stretches as far as the eye can see. The added delight comes from encountering and listening to a diverse array of native birds, including the melodious tūī, bellbird, kererū, fantail, grey warbler, bush robin, tomtit, and our local kākā. During certain times of the year you may find kākā, our native parrots, engage in what our hosts playfully describe as a ‘gaggle’, while the night unfolds with the distinctive calls of the ruru, our native owl, communicating in the darkness.
Don’t feel like cooking, Nelson Creek has a local kiwi pub serving good food and drinks and it’s only a 2 minute drive or a 35 min walk down the road, turn into Colls Dam walkway across the swing bridge to our local pub (open for meals 7 days in the summer, kitchen closes at 8pm).
As quoted by Gruff Seeds – ‘What a fantastic little pub just across the road from a brilliant little camp site. The welcome from the Land Lord and locals alike was the epitome of South Island hospitality – warm, friendly and unassuming. If you want a break from the world and just want quality time with the family this is the perfect place’.
If you’re in the mood to stretch your legs and discover beyond the treehouse, we offer a complimentary tour of the property. This is a highlight of a lot of guest who stay. Taking the stepped walking track down into golden gully you will be delighted with the bird song and invited to discover the micro side of the forest. Amazing fungi, moss, and natures carpet the forest floor. Be taken back in time 1880's, discover hidden totems to the region's storied gold mining legacy. If you prefer to set out on your own during your stay, numerous walking tracks await exploration, locally like Callaghans Track, Tailrace Walk and Colls Dam Walk. Plus the Paparoa Track and the Wilderness trail are just 40mins drive from us. There’s something for every adventurer.
Choose your preferred seating position and settle in for some quality ‘down time with nature’ and past the time with your head in some of our books on nature, to bring out the 'David Attenborough' in you. Experience a wave of nostalgia with a puzzle to make. A small selection of our favourite books are available to browse too.
Embark on a plunge in the local Nelson Creek swimming hole, in the nearby park and camping area opposite Nelson Creek Hotel. Or stay closer to home – Have a quick dip in the natural pool on the property or there is something magical about a hot bath especially when surrounded by nature. Take a moment to unwind with a cuppa, a glass of wine, or a good book as you soak away the hours in our deep bath.
We are Bortle scale rating of close to 1-out-of-nine for night sky brightness, perfect for star gazing above your bed through the skylights or outside on the decks. Te aka Treehouse is listed in the New Zealand Astronomy Directory. Glow worms are in lots of different places on the property. If you are particularly interested we can arrange for you to see them.