The Hilltop Family & Friends

Rodney and Clinton provide a friendly and cheerful environment with our hosted accommodation property.

Our Contribution to the Environment

We are striving to provide an environmentally consciousness business and we are making a commitment to minimizing our impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

Our ‘going green’ policy is to continually look for ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink. The following outlines currently what we have implemented.
Food and garden waste is composted or fed to the worms in our worm farm, this is then used to fertilize the gardens
We grow our own vegetables on site and purchase organic items were possible
Our garden includes many native plants
All windows and external doors are double glazed including insulated ceilings to reduce heat loss in winter
Over time light globes and electrical appliances will be replaced with new energy saving products
Hot water is heated through our solar hot water system
All rooms and living areas use energy efficient heat pumps for heating
We do not use any chemicals for cleaning, we use Enjo cleaning products which do not use any chemicals whatsoever
All our linen is washed with chemical free laundry powder, also our soaps and shampoos are chemical free
We recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and tin

Rodney McDonald

Hilltop on High Street is owned and managed by a true-blue southerner, Rodney McDonald. Typically Kiwi, he's travelled the world and returned home to take advantage of the best of his experiences. He appreciates that sometimes travellers like to luxuriate in a space that’s friendly, welcoming and a little bit special.

Rodney first started in the tourism business at his property in the Catlins, simply called Hilltop Accommodation. It fast became a haven for the distinguished traveller looking for tranquility with breathtaking scenery. Rodney grew up on a sheep farm and continued farming right up until he moved to Hilltop in 2004.

Rodney is a down to earth all rounder great guy and is always pleased to see you, as your host he will make your stay so pleasant you won't want to leave!

Clinton Chambers

A seeker of the finer pleasures in this world, Clinton's philosophy for life is simply to always have great wine, fantastic food and marvellous friends! And he has certainly found all of these at Hilltop.

Clinton has travelled extensively on both sides of the Tasman to finally come to settle in the wonderful city of Dunedin. For many years he has managed operations in various hospitality outlets throughout New Zealand and Melbourne. Originally born in the Wairarapa, of all the places he has lived Otago and Southland have captured his imagination and heart.

Clinton has taken a diversion from Hospitality and is seeking new ventures. He thoroughly enjoys meeting the wide range of people who come and stay at Hilltop and always looks forward chats over a glass of wine or a cuppa.

Zues & Minotaur

A new addition to the Hilltop family, Zues & Minotaur guard the house with vigor and zealous! Although they are not very chatty they look very handsome on their thrones ensuring the gardens are kept all in order and the house is clear of any riff raff!

Resident Pussycat - Pipi

Typical ginger farm cat, Pipi is very much at home in the city. she is always happy to meet new guests and anyone visiting Hilltop will know very quickly how she loves to make new friends.