Here at
Hicks Bay Lodge
Hicks Bay Lodge is family owned by the Holden Whanau who are local to Ngati Porou – Ruatoria. Tony and Jaye have 5 children 3 boys and 2 girls, who have all grown up in Ruatoria 55km South of Hicks Bay. The family love the outdoors and have a farming background. With a love for Horses, Hunting, fishing and Diving the 3 boys Sonno, Raniera and Maui are working as shepherds on Stations out of town. Their eldest daughter Michael lives in Hicks Bay and manages the Lodge while Tony and Jaye tend to other commitments and businesses. The youngest Manaia is schooled in Gisborne. With the passion and drive we have for the Hicks Bay Lodge we hope to improve and elevate this local business in the coming years.


Set on
8080
acre bluff.
Above sea level
808080
metres on reserved land.