Reconnect with nature at Maruia River Retreat

From NZD 1249 per person

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Getaway Summary

• Location: Shenandoah Highway (SH65), Tasman
• 2 nights/3 days
• Accommodation in a boutique retreat
• Daily 3-course dinner, daily breakfast
• Hot tub, pool and sauna, daily morning yoga (on weekends), guided walks

Do you fly into Christchurch and need a rental car to drive to Maruia River Retreat (approx. 3h)? Let us know in the form, we’re happy to book a car with your package!

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Staying at Maruia River Reatreat makes for a perfect weekend trip from Christchurch or Nelson, no matter if you’re looking for a romantic escape or a relaxing trip with your besties.

Maruia River Retreat is a nature paradise that offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, making it an ideal South Island weekend getaway. You can reach this beautiful sanctuary by driving for two hours from Nelson or three hours from Christchurch. Alternatively, you fly to Maruia River Retreat with a private chartered flight that lands on the estate’s private 500-metre airstrip with a hangar, or arrive by helicopter for a truly unique experience.

Your accommodation at Maruia River Retreat

The Luxe Villas provide a private and intimate apartment experience amid nature. The retreat boasts seven beautifully furnished villas, each with a breathtaking view of the native beech forest and the stunning Maruia River. The Master Villas feature one bedroom, a separate living room, a dining area, a spacious deck, a spa jacuzzi bath, and a separate walk-in shower.

Maruia River Retreat’s 8-metre magnesium pool and outdoor Stoked hot tub are set amidst the serene beauty of the beech forest, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. You can also indulge in their infra-red sauna, which is perfect for detoxing and rejuvenating your body. The retreat’s wellness centre also boasts a premium yoga shala and a massage treatment room where you can unwind and let our expert therapists take care of you.

Maruia River Retreat believes in the power of mindfulness and offers complimentary yoga and meditation classes daily. Their forest bathing experience is a healing practice inspired by the Japanese immersion therapy “shinrin yoku,” which translates to “taking in the atmosphere of the forest.” Immerse yourself in nature and experience the healing power of the forest.

At the end of the day, relax in the main lodge with a glass of wine and soak up the serene atmosphere. The retreat’s chef creates delicious meals using ingredients and produce from the organic kitchen garden and the region’s best sources.

Maruia River Retreat is surrounded by 500 acres of breathtaking native beech forests, rugged mountain ranges, gardens and terraces, and 11kms of nature trails and mountain biking tracks for you to explore.

Please note: Maruia River Retreat is closed on the following dates:
12 May 2025 – 17 September 2025
15 December 2025 to 7 January 2026