This well-structured five day all-inclusive healthy break thoroughly utilises the world class facilities at Aro Ha and covers all aspects of fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, physical activity, a healthy mind and restful sleep to achieve optimal wellness. Offering yoga, meditation and strength training classes, as well as hiking and kayaking through the beautiful scenery of New Zealand, and four daily therapeutic massages, this is an opportunity to make real improvements to your total well-being and to take home many skills for life.
5 nights accommodation (alternative durations available on set dates)
All-inclusive
Return transfers (included, but optional)
Flights available on request
- Health and fitness consultation - Daily yoga & meditation sessions - 5 x Therapeutic massages - 5 x Strength training or dynamic movement classes - 5 x Sub-alpine hikes - Contrast Spa therapy sessions available - Unlimited use of water therapy suites (steam, sauna and plunge pool)
SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated)
SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
01 Oct - 31 May 2025
USD4,610
USD4,610
01 Oct 2024 - 31 May 2025
USD4,600
USD4,600
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
Location Overview
Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Aro Hā is located on 21 acres of beautiful sub-alpine terrace offering easy access to hiking in world heritage surroundings. 35 minute from Queenstown and 5 min from Glenorchy township, the Southern Alps provide a magnificent backdrop to your healthy holiday experience
Dining
The whole-food, plant-based cuisine at Aro Hā showcases the abundant produce grown on site, including a huge variety of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and medicinal teas. The nourishing menu is designed to support your wellness adventure; nutrient dense, delicious, and energy giving. Using a wide variety of food preparation techniques and including a balanced mix of raw, cooked and fermented foods, the inspiring meals served on retreat will give you an opportunity to experience a modern, plant-based cuisine that bestows strength and vitality.
Facilities & Services
Facilities
Lounge Dining room Spa Hot tub Cold plunge pool Finnish sauna, Infrared sauna & cooling bed Massage & treatment rooms Permaculture Gardens Orchards Hiking trails
Services
Program leaders Local and International Guests Educators Laundry service Nutritional advice
Resort Address
33 Station Valley Rd Wyuna Glenorchy 9350 New Zealand
Good to Know
There is a laundry service and also a separate drying room for hiking boots & jackets
Towels are provided both in the rooms and for use in the Spa Area
Bathrobes are provided
Wi-Fi is provided in your room but you are encouraged to disconnect to maximise your experience and there is no mobile phone reception on the property
There is strictly no smoking on the property
All activities are mandatory but there are levels, the group come together for all experiences and share successes together
Activities
- Sub-alpine hiking - Functional fitness classes - Pilates - Yoga - TRX strength training - Healing Body Work - Contrast Spa Therapy - Cooking demonstrations
Wellness Facilities
The Spa
The purpose built massage and treatment rooms are located alongside the spa, sauna and plunge pool, offering both daily massage and contrast spa therapy known to promote healing through the use of alternating temperatures through the use of the spa amenities to stimulate muscle tissue and the perfect way to recover after challenging yourself physically, and a sauna or hot spa to recover post hike.
Wellness Approach
Combining multiple aspects of wellness into one condensed experience, offering a life affirming fitness adventure through Vinyasa yoga, sub-alpine hiking, functional strength training, meditation, therapeutic massage and purifying vegetarian cuisine, eco retreat Aro Hā delivers a holistic wellness concept based on mindfulness and connectivity to oneself and nature in its purest form. Guests support each other, are challenged together and bond over shared success.
Typical Group Classes
Sunrise flow yoga
Sub alpine hike
Spa
Therapeutic massage
Strength training
Restorative yoga
Please note that all group classes and activities shown are examples only and are subject to change, such as seasonal adjustments.
Accommodation Overview
Aro Hā, by design, encourages shared space and this extends to the 8 accommodation units. These eco-friendly rooms are feature chic recycled timbers, luxurious bedding and linens designed to bring a sense of calm and all have breath-taking views.Each unit has generously sized shared bathroom facilities including separate shower, bath and toilet areas.
Aro Ha is perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends or anyone who is serious about making a difference to their well-being, my advice is to trust the programme, relinquish the decision making and come out the other side feeling better than you thought possible.
Everything about Aro Ha aims to instil life-long healthy habits, from the integrated fitness classes in yoga and functional training, to the healthy menus and soothing workshops.
The idyllic location of this wellness sanctuary overlooking lake Wakatipu, boasts pristine views of the southern alps, and terraced New Zealand hills.
Aro Ha is famed for its surrounding rugged hills, perfect for adventure lovers looking to set out on hikes.
The architecture of the retreat seamlessly blends with its surroundings, with several open spaces designed to encourage free movement, further enhancing your wellness experience.
This all-inclusive getaway is limited to a maximum of 18 guests at any one time, guaranteeing a personalised holistic wellness break.
With each meal being exclusively prepared with locally sourced organic and fresh ingredients, the nutrient-fuelled menus will leave you asking for more.
The surrounding rugged terrain prides itself in being a world heritage site, perfect for hiking.
Daily massages and therapy using a combination of alternative temperatures will leave you healed inside out.
Lows
Only serve a nutrient rich, yet delicious, vegetarian menu.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the property.
A Typical Day
5:30AM
Wake-up
6:00 AM
Sunrise flow Yoga
7:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00AM
Depart for a sub Alpine hike
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM
Rejuvenation & Spa time/ therapeutic massage
3:30 PM
Functional Strength Training
4:45 PM
Nutrition Demo
6:00 PM
Restorative Yoga
7:00 PM
Mindfulness practice
7:30 PM
Dinner
8:00 PM
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