Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge

18/08/2026

We are now inviting applicants for available roles in our upcoming 26/27 season! ✨

Would you (or someone you know) like to join our award-winning team working in one of the most beautiful natural settings in New Zealand? If so, please head to the Employment section of our website to complete the form.

We would love for you to join us!

www.roughandtumble.co.nz/employment

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11/06/2026

Wow! Wow! Wow! Our humble little lodge has been awarded a Tripadvisor Best of the Best award for 2026. Based on your incredibly kind reviews, we are currently rated in the top 1% of hotels WORLDWIDE! On top of that, we are listed as the #9 B&B venue in New Zealand.

A massive thank you to our R&T team for providing the most exceptional service and creating an unforgettable experience for each and every guest.
Each member of our small team does it all - welcoming you, maintaining our beautiful rooms, cooking our nourishing homestyle meals, and more. We are endlessly grateful, and proud.

Operating a rural accommodation venue comes with many challenges. However, the warm smiles shared with every person that steps foot in the door makes it all worthwhile.

We’d love to welcome you to stay in our upcoming season. Bookings are open now via our website.

05/06/2026

We’ll let you in on a little secret…this is our favourite swim spot!

While our lodge is currently closed for the winter season, you can still find this hidden gem if you’re after a cold dip as you finish your OGR adventure.

Bookings are open now for the upcoming season! Visit our website to book.

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08/05/2026

We’re adding the final logs to the fire for this season at Rough and Tumble! Thank you to everyone who has booked a full wilderness overnight experience with us, or simply wandered up to enjoy refreshments in our riverside cafe. We are grateful to have warmly welcomed you. Our doors close after this Sunday (10th May) but our bookings for the upcoming season (from October 1st) are open now. See you again soon!