Top New Zealand Wellness Retreats

New Zealand is a truly magical place, from top to bottom – it’s a brilliant holiday destination. But did you know that New Zealand also offers some incredible retreat programs – along with its magical scenery?

Today, we’re looking at wellness retreats, to help you reset and reinvigorate your body and your mind. A stay at one of these amazing places is certainly well worth the effort if you’re planning a New Zealand tour.

Whether you simply need that little bit of extra-special, self-indulgent time out, if you have a health concern to conquer, or looking to adopt some new healthy living habits, you’ll sure find something to suit, in New Zealand.

Aro Ha (Glenorchy, NZ)

Aro Ha offer the Revive & Thrive Retreat, where they say you simply need to show up, be present, and allow yourself to be guided towards better health. You’ll be able to hike in New Zealand’s heritage parks, participate in Yoga, mindfulness and meditation, enjoy their specialised vegetarian meals, and enjoy their beautiful accommodation.

They claim this 6-day intensive retreat is a life-shifting experience. The latest research is infused into their practices. You’ll deepen your breath, nourish your immune system and calm your nervous system. The result is sharper thinking, improved mood, better sleep, lower blood pressure and more.

Find out more at http://aro-ha.com

Split Apple (Nelson, NZ)

Split Apple has a firm reputation for luxurious retreats. And their 7-night Wellness Immersion retreat package will be sure to delight. You receive accommodation, full use of facilities, healthy gourmet breakfasts and dinners, daily meditation sessions, 3 x 1-hour massages (per person), 3 x 1-hour private yoga sessions, 2 hikes in the national park with picnic lunches and a thoughtful food cooking class.

You can also add on various local adventures, such as horse riding, fishing, cycling, kayaking and more.

The prices here are certainly not for the faint-hearted, but if you’re looking for the best possible luxury experience, you’ll find it here.

Find out more at https://www.splitapple.com/wellness-immersion

Resolution Retreats (Karapiro, NZ)

Resolution Retreats are a female-only retreat centre, and offer 3, 7, 10, 14 and 21-day wellness, health and weight-loss packages. As a bonus, these retreats are also very affordable, so there’s no guilt required for getting the health boost you need here.

Retreats include accommodation, nutritious meals, daily yoga and meditation sessions, daily training with a personal trainer, educational workshops, daily cooking classes at a minimum, but longer stays can also provide you with success coaching, a personal stylist and makeup artist, beauty therapy sessions and ongoing follow-up support.

Find out more at https://resolutionretreats.co.nz/our-retreats/

Neue Zeit Health Retreats (Bay of Plenty, NZ)

This health retreat is a little bit unique. The owner offers private retreats, where you’re the only one there, at any time. Which may just be perfect for you if you’re more of a private type and enjoy one-to-one attention where you can totally focus on your needs, without the distractions of other people.

On offer are a range of retreats, to tackle anxiety, depression, addiction or stress, plus detox retreats, raw food and juicing retreats or simply a time-out retreat. Retreats are all between 7 and 28 days long, depending on the issue you wish to resolve and your individual needs. And throughout these retreats, you can expect life coaching, breathwork and The Journey Therapy, for a completely unique and unconventional approach. You never know, this might just be perfect for you.

Find out more at https://www.nzhealthretreat.com/.

Enhanced wellness is inevitable across New Zealand…

While New Zealand may not be the first place to spring to mind when searching for an overseas retreat experience (as we’d typically head straight to a more tropical location!), it could well be perfect. With a range of experiences that take a more physical, practical approach – right through to the more spiritual wellness modalities, you’ll be sure to find something that both caters to your unique needs and which completely transforms the way you feel.

You’ll find more New Zealand retreats on our Retreat Me Happy Directory.