High Hills Hut

High Hills Hut High Hills Hut Hawke's Bay High Hills Hut is located just 10 minutes from Puketitiri and 1 hour from Napier in the Hawke's Bay region. The hut is set on the pinnacle of a hill 2300 feet above sea level. With panoramic views over farmland and the Kaweka Range through to the Ahimanawas - you really will feel on top of the world at this spot. The cosy one-room hut has an open-plan living flow. The kitchen and breakfast bar faces northeast overlooking the land. A snug sitting area has a comfortable leather sofa and a wood burner - and a comfortable king-size bed enjoys beautiful views through large glass doors. A deck outside offers fantastic outdoor living. The outdoor bath is an ideal place to soak, relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air. The bathroom, complete with a fabulous monsoon shower head, is a semi-enclosed space at the rear of the hut. High Hills Hut is the place to come to reconnect with nature. Feel alive with the energy from the mountain ranges. Relax with tranquil views, the birdsong, and the sights of extraordinary sunrises and sunsets. It all comes together to create the perfect romantic retreat and an experience you're unlikely to forget. FROM NZ$ 295 /pn Check Availability & Book Sleeps 2 Check Availability & Book Previous Next Getting There FAQS Rates and Extras Booking Terms address   Whittle Road, Puketitiri 4184 Location   High Hills Hut is about 10 minutes from Puketitiri and 1 hour from Napier in the Hawke's Bay region. Detailed arrival instructions (including your host's contact details) will be provided in a pre-arrival email 5 days prior to your stay. Note: If you have booked within 5 days and haven't received a pre-arrival email shortly after booking, please email us at [email protected]. Locate High Hills Hut What is the minimum stay at this escape? The minimum stay for a particular day or date can vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, the time of year and the host's preferences.  The easiest way to check what's available is to use the online calendar for this escape—it’ll show you the current options for your dates. Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions. If the stay length doesn’t quite match what you’re after, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and preferred length of stay, and browse other great options that might be a better fit. Can I stay for one night only? To find out if single nights are available at this escape, check the online calendar and see if your preferred date is available to book. If this escape isn’t available, head to Find Your Escape, enter your check-in date and length of stay, and browse all one-night options available for that day. Please note that the minimum stay rules are set by the host and can’t be adjusted, so we’re not able to make exceptions. What time is check-in and check-out? What are the bed and bedding arrangements? The open-plan hut has a king-size bed.  Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied. The duvet inner is 100% NZ wool, pillows are feather and sheets are 100% cotton. A feather and down duvet will be provided for extra warmth. What are the kitchen and cooking facilities? The kitchen has a double gas burner, plenty of pantry and bench space, and a 65L fridge with an internal ice box for cool storage. You also have the option of cooking on top of the fireplace when lit. All the pots, pans and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided. Macrocarpa breakfast bar with stools and large beanbags are provided for dining and lounging. A Weber BBQ is located on the deck outside next to an outdoor seating area.  Some pantry basics are supplied - salt, pepper, olive oil, tea, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, marshmallows, butter, a small glass jar of local honey and a small glass bottle of milk. What are the bathroom facilities? The bathroom is attached to the rear of the hut with a flushing toilet, a basin, a mirror and a spacious monsoon shower area (the high wooden walls don't quite reach the roof drawing in the fresh country air, and creating an alfresco element). The deck pathway leads to a large outdoor bath heated via a wood burner. Towels, eco-friendly hand and body wash, and natural bath salts are provided. Is there power? The hut at High Hills is fully off-grid with a solar system providing well-lit lighting indoors and outside on the deck. A double USB port is provided for charging devices. Is there mobile phone reception? Yes, there is good mobile phone reception at the hut. A double USB port is provided for charging devices. What sort of heating is there? There is a wood burner that heats the open-plan hut. Can I have an outdoor fire? No, there are no outdoor fires allowed at High Hills Hut. What is glamping like in winter? High Hills Hut is open for stays during winter, but bear in mind that you're booking an off-grid escape - without the usual luxuries of a fully powered home. Glamping is still a form of camping! The hut has warm bedding and a wood burner, plus lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. If you book a stay in winter, bring your sense of adventure and brush up on your fire-lighting skills. Can children stay at High Hills Hut? High Hills Hut is not suitable for children and is strictly adults-only. The one exception to this rule is for non-mobile babies under 6 months with BYO bedding and portacot. If you're looking for a safe family-friendly glamping site, select the family icon in the search bar on our 'find your escape' page to easily find them. Can I bring my dog? High Hills Hut has a 'no dog' policy (with no exceptions). If you're looking for dog-friendly glamping, check out some of our other Canopy Camping Escapes sites that welcome dogs - you can select the 'dog-friendly' filter in the search bar to easily find them. How private and remote is High Hills Hut? On a clear day looking North-East, you will be able to see a neighbouring farm lodge and outer buildings in the distance, approximately 3 kilometres away. You may also see a few power lines across the paddocks. Please note, Whittle Road is a public access road to the Kaweka Forest Park which winds uphill beneath the farmland surrounding the hut, therefore sometimes road noise can be heard. What is the access like and where do I park my car? The hut is located on top of a hill approximately 600 metres up on a private farm gravel drive. You can drive and park your vehicle right outside of the hut. You're welcome to come and go from the property as often as you please. What do i need to bring? Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay Toiletries  Insect repellent and sunscreen Warm clothing for cooler evenings Are there any safety considerations? The property is on a large lawn area, with a few minor slopes around the boundary, so please take extra care whilst walking around, especially when it's darker.  The pavers leading to and from the outdoor bath area may become slippery when wet, please be careful when walking to and from the outdoor bath. There are small lights along the deck frontage and steps to guide the way. Gift Vouchers Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here. 1. Introduction 1.1 Canopy Camping Limited (Canopy Camping Escapes, also referred to as we, our and us) has a curated collection of unique nature-based properties throughout New Zealand, independently owned and operated by individual owners of the properties (Hosts). 1.2 By making a booking through our website (here) (Website), you, as the person making the booking, agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (Booking Conditions). 1.3 Canopy Camping Escapes enters into these Booking Conditions as an agent for the Host.  That means that you are making an agreement with the Host for the use of its property. Anything Canopy Camping Escapes does (including enforcing any of the Host’s rights), it does so as agent for the Host and is not a party to your agreement with the Host.   1.4 In these terms: “Day” means a period of 24 hours; and “check-in time” means the check-in time specified [in the booking confirmation email we send you / specified on the Website for the property you have booked] 2. booking and payments 2.1 If you book within 28 Days of your check-in time, full payment via credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) at the time of booking.  A credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge of up to 2.1% will be applied to all credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payments. 2.2 Bookings are considered confirmed once you have made your online booking and payment and we have sent an email to the address provided to us which confirms both the payment and your booking details. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us as soon as possible. However, we (as agent for the Host) reserve the right to cancel any booking within 12 Days of the confirmation email where we discover that you, or any of your guests, has previously breached these Booking Conditions in relation to a previous booking. In that case, you will receive an email advising you that the booking has been declined, and the full amount paid by you at the time of booking will be refunded to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) you provided during the booking process.   2.3 If you book more than 28 Days prior to your check-in time, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 Days prior to your check in time. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). If your payment has not been received within 24 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.1% credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard). Credit/Debit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.  2.4 If any amount is not paid when due, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.   3. Guest cancellations and date changes 3.1 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay if you have paid in full) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within 12 months of the date of confirmation of your original booking, if you cancel your stay more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time. 3.2 Cancellation or date changes by you that are between 3 and 21 Days prior to your check-in time will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes made 3 Days (72 hours) or less prior to your check-in time will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.  3.3 Date changes made more than 21 Days prior to your check-in time are allowed without forfeit of any amounts paid. 3.4 Force Majeure You are entitled to a full refund if you need to cancel for the following reasons: Road closure. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, a road on your route to your accommodation is designated by Waka Kotahi as closed or for essential travel only, and there is no detour, or the detour adds more than two hours to your travel according to the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner. Metservice RED Weather Warning. If at 1pm on the day before your arrival, the Metservice has issued a RED warning/forecast in either your home region or the region of your accommodation, for either the day of your arrival or departure. Natural disasters in New Zealand. Natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other severe and abnormal natural events causing large scale disruption of essential services and/or transport, specifically impacting your travel to or from your accommodation. 4. Host Cancellations 4.1 Exceptional or unforeseen circumstance Hosts reserve the right to cancel a booking at any time in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:  (a) Any alteration to the property or its surroundings which may pose a safety risk for the guest.  (b) Unexpected damage or destruction at the property.  (c) A death in the Host family. (d) Our relationship with the Host ends for any other reason. In the unlikely event a Host cancels under this clause, the guest may elect to receive a full refund or to credit the booking to another available date or Escape. The Host’s liability will be limited to the refund of amounts paid for any part of your stay that is cancelled. 4.2 Cancellation for breach Hosts may terminate a booking at any time if they, or we, reasonably believe that there is, or has been, a breach of these Booking Conditions by you or any guest or visitor. Where a Host cancels under this clause, all amounts paid are forfeited and, where such termination occurs during the rental period, you and all guests and visitors must immediately leave the property.   5. safety and hazards 5.1 Accommodation is often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you, and any guests or visitors, enter the property at your own risk. 5.2 Participation by you and any guests or visitors in activities, such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property, is done so at your and their own risk. 5.3 To the extent permitted by law, neither we nor the Host accept any liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury during your stay. 6. pets No pets are allowed unless otherwise specified on the Website listing. Most accommodation is situated on working farms and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets. 7. Activities Hunting or motorcycles are not permitted on the properties. 8. GST GST of 15% (where the accommodation is GST-registered) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax receipt will be supplied by Canopy Camping Escapes if requested. 9. conditions of occupancy and conduct 9.1 Guests have a licence to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only. You are responsible for ensuring that you and they arrive no earlier than the check-in date, and leave no later than the check-out time, specified on the Website. 9.2 You are required to, and must ensure that all guests and any approved day visitors, observe the rules and procedures in relation to the property: Specified on the Website. Contained in the information folder provided at the property. 9.3 You must, and must ensure that all guests and any approved visitors, take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period. Where the property has not been left in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, you will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100 which may be charged to the credit or debit card used at the time of booking. 9.4 You are required to inform Canopy Camping Escapes of any damage or breakage occurring during the rental period in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next booking. You must reimburse the Host for the reasonable costs of replacement or repair of any damage caused by you or any guests or visitors and such costs may be charged to the credit or debit card (VISA/Mastercard) used at the time of booking. 9.5 You must ensure that any access information in relation to a property (including any access codes, location of keys, etc) is kept confidential and not disclosed to any person. 9.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the properties. 9.7 The Host may access the property during the rental period to the extent reasonably necessary to undertake repairs or replacement or where we or the Host have reason to believe these Booking Terms are not being complied with. 9.8 The number of guests staying at the Escape overnight must be the same as the number of guests included in the booking. Any day visitors must be approved by the Host prior to your stay. No overnight visitors are permitted.  9.9 You and all guests and any approved day visitors must behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Host, the Property, other guests and neighbouring properties and neighbours, and Canopy Camping Escapes’ staff and representatives.  10. Complaints If you encounter any issues or problems during your stay, you must first contact the Host to try to resolve the issue. The Host should be given the opportunity to address and fix the problem before any further steps are taken. If you decide to leave the accommodation early due to an issue without first contacting the Host to resolve it, you will not be entitled to compensation. Essentially, if you don’t give the Host a chance to fix the problem, you cannot expect financial reimbursement for leaving early. If you have a complaint that you'd like to alert Canopy Camping Escapes about after your stay, please contact us promptly at [email protected] with details of the complaint. As an agent, we will be the initial contact between you and the Host but may need to put you in direct contact to resolve any issues. 11. Liability To the extent permitted by law, as agent for the Hosts, we have no liability, to you or any other person, in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise: for the acts or omissions of the Hosts; or under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay,  Your rights are against the Host, not Canopy Camping Escapes.  If, for any reason, Canopy Camping Escapes has any liability to you under or in relation to these Booking Terms or your stay, to the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the 20% of the amount paid by you in relation to the relevant booking.  Any liability the Host has to you under or in relation to these Booking Conditions or your stay is, to the extent permitted by law, limited to refund of amounts paid by you for the relevant booking and shall not extend to any other costs or loss incurred by you or any guest or other person.   12. Gift vouchers Gift vouchers expire if not redeemed within 3 years of purchase.  If a booking paid for using a gift voucher is cancelled, any refund will be by way of a gift voucher with the same expiry date as the original gift voucher. Gift vouchers are not refundable or redeemable for cash and cannot be transferred or on-sold. 13. Law These Booking Conditions are governed by New Zealand law and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction. 14. Changes to booking conditions We may amend these Booking Conditions at any time. Any changes shall apply to bookings made from the date of such changes. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with these Booking Conditions each time you make a booking. 15. Authority to sign As the person who completes the Booking Form, you certify that all information provided is true, accurate and correct and that you: are authorised to agree to the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; are over eighteen years of age; agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property and shall ensure that they (and any approved visitors) comply with these Booking Conditions; and will notify us if you are not present at the property for the rental period. Eating and drinking High Hills Hut is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the double gas burner in your kitchen and the outdoor BBQ. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots, and pans that you'll need. Hawke's Bay is well-known for its award-winning food and wine...The Puketapu Hotel is a 45-minute drive away and a popular local spot to wine and dine.  A few locally loved wineries you may want to try are the Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery, just an hour away in Napier city. The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is in Taradale Village, approximately 50-minute drive away, so make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay. Things to do You'll find plenty to do at the hut, with boardgames, books, cards, giant Jenga, cornhole, croquet, yoga mats - and a gorgeous outdoor bath.  If you want to get out and about, Puketitiri has an abundance of activities to offer - especially if you love the outdoors! Kaweka Forest Park is only a short drive from High Hills Hut with a variety of walks, including the popular 'Kaweka J' which takes you to the highest point in Hawke's Bay. Also on the doorstep, and a short drive away, is Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve, a virgin podocarp forest highly populated with stunning native flora and fauna - a great spot for a picnic on a sunny day and a variety of easy walking tracks. Take a dip in the water at Mohaka River - at the top of Pakaututu Road (past the Makahu Road turn off), only 15-minutes away. Keen on a round of golf? Puketitiri offers a brilliant 9-hole golf course - so bring your clubs! Your Hosts Your hosts at High Hills Hut are Chris, Holly, Toby, and their dogs Tarn and Sassy. The family farm, Anawhenua, has been in the Whittle family since 1934. A few years ago a portion of the original farm was subdivided off, creating the new farm - ‘East Gorge.’ The property has a special place in Chris’ heart as both his father and grandfathers worked and explored the same land. Chris and Holly are both passionate farmers who love their animals, the land, and their unique environment. The Kaweka Range creates many atmospheric moods that make them feel a special closeness to the landscape they live within. They loved the idea of creating a place where others could experience this magic. It’s important to them that their guests leave feeling relaxed, restored, and with a little more love in their hearts for themselves and their country. High Hills Hut is situated on top of a hill, 2300 feet above sea level. The name captures the feel of the hut's location, set high in the hills of Puketitiri, Hawkes Bay. Testimonials " We loved our stay! Beautiful hut, and so clean and relaxing. Wished we could of stayed forever! " Shania Devenport - 17 Mar 2026 1 / 12 " Amazing location. So peaceful and amazing views! Lovely hosts. Will definitely recommend. " Hayden Dawson - 11 Mar 2026 2 / 12 " The view was amazing, such a special place and great attention to detail. We had everything we needed and had a fabulous weekend. " Kay Jones - 24 Feb 2026 3 / 12 " Perfect hosts, we feel like home and welcome. Thank you Holly and Chris. " Dirk Welebil - 10 Feb 2026 4 / 12 " We had a lovely stay at this Canopy Camping spot. Peaceful, cosy and beautifully set in nature, it was the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hut was clean and well cared for, and the host was very kind and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again. " Kulani Waduge - 23 Jan 2026 5 / 12 " We had the most amazing stay at High Hills Hut and highly reccomend this stay. It has beautiful views, is incredibly clean and tidy, the attention to detail is amazing and we will absolutely be back. This place is such a treasure and we will definitely come back to stay again. " Alani Dalrymple - Mortleman - 08 Jan 2026 6 / 12 " A massive thank you to Holly and Chris, the hosts and owners of the High Hills Hutt. The place was incredible and it really had that cabin vibe, but with the modern amenities to be super comfortable. The drive from Auckland was incredible and, as a car guy, it was really awesome driving through the twisty scenic roads to get to the venue, with plenty of paved parking. The accommodation also came equipped with a tonne of board games and sports equipment, so there is no need to pack any entertainment. Lastly, we want to thank our hosts. Not only were they kind enough to give us more milk, but also toothpaste. We had forgotten to pack toothpaste and the closest grocery store was an hour away, but they were so kind to lend us some from their personal supplies, and they dropped it off to us as well. " Paolo Garcia - 17 Dec 2025 7 / 12 " We really enjoyed the stay, thank you! " shylah gill - 12 Dec 2025 8 / 12 " Very cosy hut with fantastic views of the beautiful countryside. A real retreat. " Ross Hadwin - 28 Oct 2025 9 / 12 " We loved our stay! Rain or shine, it was a lovely experience. Holly was also an awesome host to us, we’re definitely wanting to come back! " Tayla Jarvis - 12 Oct 2025 10 / 12 " We loved our stay at High Hills Hut, it's such a beautiful place with amazing views. " Natasha Pedersen - 22 Sep 2025 11 / 12 " We needed a break. Watching sheep, stoking the woodburner, preparing food, reading, playing music a little louder. " Roger White - 05 Aug 2025 12 / 12 Browse the Collection Beautiful tents surrounded by nature, quirky cabins with packets of personality and secret hideaways that offer something completely unique... Explore the other places in our collection. Find your escape