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Since 2014 we have been creating bespoke retreats and events to inspire people to lead healthier and happier lives. Our retreats are holistic in approach, every event and retreat covers our four pillars of wellness – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Our retreats are completely about YOU. Giving you the opportunity to slow down, relax and recalibrate. Be inspired by some of New Zealand’s leading health and wellness practitioners. Gather some practical tips to take away and incorporate into your daily routine. And get a little bit closer to achieving a sense of balance and wellness in your life.
Revive & Reset Retreat
Castaways, Karioitahi Beach
A Wellness Escape for Men & Women
3 full days / 2 nights (all-inclusive)
Friday 24th February – Sunday 26th February
Friday 8th September – Sunday 10th September
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Join Wellness Retreats Founder, Retreat Host and Yoga Teacher Mel Carroll, alongside special guests co-host and Personal Trainer Paddy Flavell, Integrative Nutritionist Kaytee Boyd and Life Coach Tracy Manu for our 3 day/2 night getaway!
This short, luxury retreat is designed to create deeply enriching and balanced days of wellness. Set in the gorgeous surrounds of Castaways Resort overlooking the wild west coast of Karioitahi Beach, this retreat is specifically designed to nourish and encourage a reset for your mind, body and soul; balancing rest, relaxation, wellbeing, movement and adventures.
This is one of our speciality retreat programs designed to quickly jumpstart your health. All fitness levels are welcome, and all will be supported while challenged.
Our boutique escapes cater for small groups ensuring you get maximum care and transformational results from your retreat package. Our location and chalets are the perfect place to recharge away from the stress and pressures of everyday life!
Your Escape Package Includes:
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Single or twin share accommodations in a private Chalet or Studio Room with ocean views
- Bespoke menu curated by Wellness Retreats and Castaways resident chef
- Delicious healthy meals catering to all dietary requirements
- One hour relaxation massage at Castaway’s Bersantai Day Spa
- Daily movement/fitness classes with personal trainer Paddy Flavell
- Daily yoga classes with Wellness Retreats NZ Founder Melissa Carroll
- Wellbeing workshop with Holistic Nutritionist Kaytee Boyd
- Wellbeing workshop with Life Coach & Mentor Tracy Manu
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Access to all on-site amenities
- Retreat Recipes, post retreat workout and yoga sequence to continue your wellbeing journey into 2021 and beyond!
Castaways Resort:
Situated on the wild coastal cliff tops of Karioitahi Beach on the west coast of Auckland, Castaways Resort is perfect for a retreat escape. Guests are welcomed with a sense of being far away from the clutter of everyday life, and invited to find shelter at the core of what is truly beautiful and peaceful. All of this within 70 kilometres from the Auckland CBD and airport and 115 kilometres from Hamilton.
Retreat Package Prices:
Luxury private room with en-suite in a 2 bedroom chalet: $1,895pp / couples $1,795pp
Private room with en-suite in a 2 bedroom chalet $1,795pp
Twin-share with en-suite in a 2 bedroom chalet $1,595pp
An exclusive escape, spaces are limited.
Please download an information brochure here. To book your retreat email mel@wellnessretreatsnz.co.nz
Our retreats are an investment in your health and wellbeing. Please enquire about our payment plans.
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Day Retreats
Vitality Workshops
Sunday 25th June 2023
Castaways Resort
Karioitahi Beach
9:30am – 4pm
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Welcome to our mid-Winter reset!
- Are you feeling anxious, tired, stressed or burnt out?
- Is everyday life feeling overwhelming?
- Are the winter blues getting the best of you?
- Is your mind, body or soul craving a rejuvenating reset?
Our day-long Vitality Workshops Retreat is designed to tackle these common issues and bring us back into balance for the rest of 2023.
Our incredible line up of New Zealand’s leading wellness practitioners will light the way out of fatigue, stress, depression, and anxiety, with practical solutions and strategies to find much needed vitality in our everyday lives.
Escape with us for the day, enjoy a nourishing and delicious lunch, connect with like-minded people, fill your cup, and watch the stress melt away as you learn the way to new-found wellness all whilst enjoying the most spectacular ocean views over Karioitahi Beach.
You will hear from:
- Mel Carroll ~ Host & Yoga Teacher: Welcome & Mindful Flow Yoga
- Kristy Von Minden ~ Mindfulness Educator: Rewiring for Resilience
- Abbie O’Rourke ~ Nutritionist: Food for your Mood and Mental Wellbeing/li>
- Gareth O’Donnell ~ Sleep Coach: How to hack Your Sleep
- Mibella Villafana ~ Yoga Teacher: Yin Yoga to Energise and Boost Immunity
Tickets are priced at $325pp (includes all workshops and a healthy lunch and snacks). Our retreats are boutique and numbers are limited.
Yoga, Wellness & Adventure in Niue
8 days / 7 nights
Retreat for Men & Women
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Retreat for Men & Women
2023 dates coming soon. Register your interest here. Please note pricing is indicative of our 2021 retreats only and may change.
Join Wellness Retreats Founder, Retreat Host and Yoga Teacher Mel Carroll, alongside special guests Integrative Nutritionist Kaytee Boyd and Personal Trainer Paddy Flavell for our week-long life-changing tropical escape to Niue, the Pacifics best-kept secret!
The Scenic Matavai Resort is situated on the cliffs with panoramic 180-degree sea views. All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across Avatele Bay. The retreat includes options for outdoor yoga and meditation guided by Mel Carroll. Outdoor sunrise fitness will be tailored for all levels by our guest personal trainer Paddy Flavell. Daily wellness workshops hosted by our guest nutritionist Kaytee Boyd will be set in a fully operating conference centre.
Other activities include therapeutic massage, snorkelling, sunset cocktails, afternoon excursions, bush walks, personal chef and connecting with like-minded people. Surrounded by nature and designed to enhance the tropical bush, the retreat is a relaxing destination to enjoy some time out from your fast-paced lifestyle.
Allow us to pamper YOU! As time stands still, you will be nurtured, nourished and pampered. Take in the lush views, swim in the pure waters, digital detox, reconnect with nature, and yourself.
The trip:
- Leaves Auckland Saturday 22nd October at 9:30am and arrives Niue Friday 21st October 1.55pm (flight duration 3 hours 30 minutes)
- Departs Niue Friday 28th October at 2.45pm and arrives in Auckland Saturday 29th October at 5.30pm (flight duration 3 hours 50 minutes)
- While flights are not included in your package there are two flights a week to Niue direct from Auckland, all guests will be required to travel on the same flight unless you’d like to extend your stay.
An exclusive wellness experience, maximum of 16 retreat guests
Retreat package includes:
- 7 nights ocean view accommodation at Scenic Matavai Resort
- Healthy wholefood cuisine and personal chef (three meals not included)
- Daily sunrise group fitness for all levels with PT Paddy Flavell
- Daily sunset yoga (flow and yin) for all levels with Mel Carroll
- Wellness, nutrition and cooking workshops with Kaytee Boyd
- 60 minute remedial massage with essential oils
- 30 minute one-on-one personal training session
- Guided afternoon adventures (exploring Niue and hiking)
- Plenty of time to relax and chill by the pool
- Transport in Niue
- Deluxe goodie bag
- 60 minutes free wifi daily (the perfect opportunity to disconnect from technology, extra wifi can be purchased if required)
- Recipes and wellness tips post-retreat
- Optional: Snorkelling at one of the most clear and pristine coral atolls in the world, golf and diving (all additional cost)
About Niue:
Niue is a Pacific Island paradise like no other, one of the smallest countries in the world and one of the largest raised coral atolls on earth. The fresh air, the azure blue waters, lush tropical forests, the dirt roads. A place where living is simple and the locals are friendly. It’s a place where nature hasn’t been broken and things are ‘the way they used to be’. Learn more about Niue here.
Booking & Pricing:
Twin / Double Packages From $3,695 per person (plus flights)
Single Room Packages From $4,495 per person (plus flights)
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This is an exclusive retreat experience and spaces are limited to 16 guests
We have engaged the services of BCD Travel to make all travel bookings for this retreat. For all bookings and enquiries please contact our agent directly or book via the BCD website.
Christine Westerby
BCD Travel
Phone : 04 891 1027
Email : Christine.Westerby@bcdtravel.co.nz
Secure your place with a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and your final payment is due two months prior to the retreat. If you are booking within two months of the departure date, full payment is required. Please get in touch regarding T&C’s around COVID.
Surf & Yoga Retreat
Waipu Cove
A Luxury Wellness Experience for Women
4 full days / 3 nights all inclusive
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Embody the healing power of the ocean with our surf and yoga 4 day / 3 night luxury retreat. Join yoga and wellness specialist Mel Carroll and yoga teacher, naturopath and herbalist Nik Magerkorth on this intimate escape North.
Nurture your body, mind and soul – the tranquil setting overlooking Waipu Cove offers a stunning backdrop for a heartfelt, playful and nourishing long-weekend. An opportunity to truly slow down, reset and heal.
Race your heart and rest your soul – your days on retreat will consist of surfing lessons with the local surf school (no experience necessary), nourishing cuisine, vinyasa flow, restorative and yin yoga.
This unique wellness experience really provides you with the space and time you need to align your soul and intentions for the year ahead. With four full days, this long-weekend escape is perfect for those who are in need of a real break and reset.
While it is an action packed, adventure weekend – there is also plenty of downtime for journaling, reading, swimming in the pool, soaking in the hot tub and the opportunity to truly turn within and heal your body and mind.
We know that this past year has been stressful on everyone and see this women’s only retreat as an opportunity to grow, laugh and connect.
Switch off, tune in and learn a new skill! We will cater for all levels of surfers and yogis alike, so grab a girlfriend and join us on the mat and in the ocean!
Your Escape Package Includes:
- Accommodation for 3 nights – private or twin share accommodation with ocean views
- Bespoke wholefood menu curated by the resident chef, catering to all dietary requirements
- Morning flow yoga
- Afternoon yin yoga
- Daily 2 hour surf lessons with local surf guides including boards, wetsuits, rash vests
- Wellbeing workshop
- Access to all on-site amenities including outdoor hot tub and swimming pool
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Deluxe goodie bag
Luxury Venue:
Located 10 minutes from Waipu and situated high up in the Brynderwyn Hills, in a sheltered position overlooking stunning Bream Bay, on New Zealand’s north-east coast. It has been built to ensure that every room, including the Yoga room, has an amazing view, with huge panoramic windows letting in plenty of natural light. Accommodation is a mix of twin share, single and double rooms. Each room is beautifully appointed with luxurious furnishings, access to an outdoor deck, and plenty of privacy to enjoy quiet moments to yourself. The modern bathrooms are bright, airy and spacious. Several rooms have en-suite facilities and those that are sharing bathrooms are only sharing with one other bedroom.
Retreat Package Prices:
Private Room priced from: $1,895pp
Twin Share Room priced from $1,595pp
An exclusive escape, spaces are limited.
Please download an information brochure here. To book your retreat email mel@wellnessretreatsnz.co.nz
A non-refundable deposit of $500pp is required upon confirmation of booking and the balance is due six weeks out from the retreat. For more information around T&C’s and COVID please get in touch.
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Niue was the perfect place to relax and unwind. Wellness Retreats NZ hosts wonderful retreats, everything was so well thought out. The little touches really make you feel cared for. Such a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone needing a little time out and self love.
Niue 2017I thoroughly recommend this retreat! It was a real treat and exactly what I needed to de-stress and revive myself. My favorite pastimes are yoga, fitness and learning about wellness so I was in my element. Mel is an expert at reading peoples needs and Kaytee and Paddy, a perfect combination to enhance the experience.
Niue 2018
Wellness Retreats NZ thank you so much for an incredible few days in Niue and for giving me the chance to reconnect by disconnecting from my hectic life. Everything was amazing - the setting, the food, yoga, workshops, adventures, snorkelling, the travel arrangements, the Scenic Matavai staff and most importantly the people. What an awesome bunch of humans to be stuck on an island with. Thank you.
Niue 2017Such an epic five days, best island holiday ever! I’ll never just go to a resort again. There was the perfect amount and variety of activities. I snorkeled with dolphins - amazing!! The food was incredible and we were so well looked after and totally spoilt. Kaytee’s workshops were fascinating, Paddy has to be the best PT around and Mel ran the most blissful yoga classes. What a dream team. I can’t thank Mel, Kaytee, and Paddy enough, I’m floating home so light, so restored.
Niue 2018
Our retreats are designed to empower and educate, nurture and nourish giving guests the knowledge and encouragement they may need for wherever they may be on their wellness journey. Our retreats and events are uniquely designed, highly specialised and executed with exceptional detail.
Set in luxurious surroundings, our retreats comprise of energising yoga, educational seminars, practical workshops, guided meditation and one-on-one consultations to help you nourish mind, body, and soul. We have sought out leading brands who provide eco-friendly, sustainable products and services to support and contribute to each retreat.
Our retreats are designed to be achievable for busy New Zealanders who want to live wholesomely inside and out.
Your Host
“My journey to wellness following a life-changing experience with Chronic Fatigue/Adrenal Fatigue has fuelled my desire to share my story, educate, inspire and guide others on their journey to wellness. Through Wellness Retreats NZ my dream is to gather together key wellbeing professionals who have supported and helped me on my path to wellness. I feel truly blessed to be living every day following my passion and dream of helping others. What I have learnt from this journey is that putting health and happiness first is the most important thing in life. Love yourself and those around you.”
Founder Wellness Retreats NZ & Yoga Teacher
Give the Gift of Wellness…
We offer gift vouchers at your choice of value, redeemable for any of our retreats.
Our retreats are a wonderful gift for those looking to re-kindle their wellness journey, those at the beginning of their wellness journey or the humble wellness warriors who are dedicated to their health and wellness.
The perfect ‘me time’ gift for a loved one. Email mel@wellnessretreatsnz.co.nz to find out more.
A thriving business relies on the health and vitality of the individuals that keep it running. Keep your employees healthy, happy and motivated and they, in turn, will help keep you customers and clients loyal.
With modern day lifestyles, people do not often get the chance to unwind, de-stress or re-energise. Our goal is to provide a foundational skill-set to help support work/life balance. All of our programs are uniquely designed to empower people on an individual level, as well as increase the productivity of the business as a whole.
Some “Wellness in the Workplace” ideas include:
- Weekly onsite yoga classes
- Healthy snack workshops
- Full-day wellness retreats
- Wellness mornings – educational talks, guest speakers, Q&A sessions.
Email mel@wellnessretreatsnz.co.nz for more details about how we can craft a unique wellness plan for your team today!
Mel and her team did an amazing job creating a “Wellness sanctuary" at our recent Deloitte Festival of Fast Growth, held at Villa Maria. Along with inspirational speakers and topical panel discussions, our guests were treated to informative sessions with Mel around the importance of wellness, movement and nutrition in the work-place. Several of the 250 attendees listed Mel’s session as the highlight of the entire day. Perhaps swayed by the blissful head and shoulder massages provided by Mel’s team! The day went completely as planned, due mainly to Mel’s thoughtful and professional approach. We can’t wait to have her back.
Corporate Wellness Event, November 2015
Testimonials
10/10 - what an incredible 5 days. The attention to detail was fabulous and everything was so well thought out - a wonderful experience. Thoroughly appreciated all the work, effort and time that had gone on behind the scenes to prepare for this life-changing retreat. As guests, we were able to arrive, relax and enjoy ourselves with not having to think about a thing. Pure bliss! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Niue 2017
The variety of all the pieces of the puzzle are all hugely valuable to have in one day. All elements arm you with a complete toolbox to be healthy – making it easier to make changes for life.
Matakana, June 2014
Great to see so many passionate people who have used their own experiences to educate others. Very inspiring.
Matakana, September 2014
A totally inspiring and decadent day - I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and have a toolbox full of fresh new ideas and utensils to ensure 2015 is a great year!
Biba Boutique Salon, February 2015
Niue Wellness Retreat was INCREDIBLE! Amazing location, yummy food, the perfect place to disconnect to reconnect. Incredible seminars with Kaytee, great yoga, loved the afternoon adventures, the snorkelling. Mel makes sure every need is catered for. She’s a wonderful host, organiser and beautiful soul!
Niue 2017For me, a retreat is all about the people. We were so lucky to have an amazing team of Mel, Kaytee and Paddy enlightening us, training us and guiding us through the five days. Loved every minute and would recommend to anyone that wants to have a lot of fun and take care of their wellness.
Niue 2018
Being a busy mum to my 3 ½ and 2 year old I was yearning for some “ME” time. I was hesitant at first as we had been on a single income for years however I was stuck in an exhausting rut and needing a pick me so I bit the bullet and attend a wellness retreat. It was the best thing I have done for years. Money well spent, as I gained so so much out of the day from the speakers and practitioners, not to mention all the delicious foods and drinks on offer and an AMAZING goodie bag at the end of the day. If your nerves are getting the better of you don’t let them, Mel is so welcoming and everyone else there is just as excited, nervous and/or anxious as you. I thoroughly recommend it. Thanks Mel and all the other speakers/practitioners it was exactly what this busy mummy needed.
Seafarers Britomart, May 2015
Retreat info at a glance
We started the year on a lovely high with our Motivate & Move urban retreat at the stunning Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central. Our lovely guests were motivated to move their body, set their goals for 2016 and find their inner spark with our inspirational speakers, yoga and movement workshops. This retreat was a short-format programme packed with fantastic speakers and practitioners who each had just 30-45mins to motivate and inspire. A perfect urban escape for busy ladies, without having to leave the city.
Moving into May we hosted our new theme Nurture & Nourish retreat tailored boost immunity for the cooler month. Our guests nurtured their bodies and nourished their minds with our educational nutrition, wellbeing, movement, and meditation workshops.
In June we enjoyed a fabulous day of learning and relaxation at the Tamaki Yacht Club for our Vitality Workshops Retreat, overlooking Auckland’s Waitamata Harbour. It was a perfect venue for a mid-winters day! Our guests spent the day doing yoga overlooking the ocean, learning key tools to help bring vitality back into their everyday lives from our inspirational speakers and indulging in delicious wholefood cuisine.
In September we enjoyed an inspiring day of relaxation and learning at our Recharge & Reset, held at The Sapphire Room in Ponsonby Central. The venue was an urban oasis of calm, the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city living. The day-long retreat was designed around optimising digestion, infusing self-care, revitalising the immune system and re-setting after the cooler months.
We closed the year with Motivate & Move back at our urban oasis, The Sapphire Room. A retreat on reflection, home practices, re-empowerment and healthy nutrition. At the end of each retreat, guests are gifted a deluxe take-home goodie bag full of treats from our amazing sponsors. Yet another unforgettable retreat year… lookout for some new themes next year!
We are excited to bring you a range of event formats, themes and locations in 2021 including day-long retreats, weekend getaways and international packages.
May 2021 – Retreat into the Rainforest, Luxuary Retreat for Men & Women
Hosted by Wellness Retreats Founder, Director and Yoga Instructor Mel Carroll, alongside special guest practitioners and co-hosts Integrative Nutritionist Kaytee Boyd and Exercise Mentor Paddy Flavell, set in a magical rainforest escape in the heart of West Coast Glacier Country.
May 2021 – Women’s Nurture & Nourish
This retreat is dedicated to our feminine energy, our yin – filled with yoga, selflove workshops, nutrition, hormonal health, spa-time and pampering. We’ll be immersing ourselves in selfcare, filling our cups and giving ourselves plenty of time to rest and time to go within.
September 2021 – Revive & Reset Retreat, A Wellness Escape for Men & Women
This short, luxury retreat is designed to create deeply enriching and balanced days of wellness. Set in the gorgeous surrounds of Castaways Resort overlooking the wild west coast of Karioitahi Beach, this retreat is specifically designed to nourish and encourage a reset for your mind, body and soul; balancing rest, relaxation, wellbeing, movement and adventures.
October 2021 – Yoga, Wellness & Adventure in Niue, An Internationl Retreat for Men & Women
Join Wellness Retreats Founder, Retreat Host and Yoga Teacher Mel Carroll, alongside special guests Integrative Nutritionist Kaytee Boyd and Personal Trainer Paddy Flavell for our week-long life-changing tropical escape to Niue, the Pacifics best-kept secret!
November 2021 – Surf & Yoga Retreat, A Luxury Wellness Experience for Women
Race your heart and rest your soul – your days on retreat will consist of surfing lessons with the local surf school (no experience necessary), nourishing cuisine, vinyasa flow, restorative and yin yoga.
Further details for one day and weekend retreats will be announced soon.
Castaways Resort, Karioitahi Beach
Situated on the spectacular coastal cliff tops of Karioitahi Beach, Castaways Resort is our newest venue and perfect for an overnight escape. It is located within 70 kilometres from the Auckland CBD, international airports and 115 kilometres from Hamilton. Features include oceanview accommodation and cliff-top dining, this award-winning event venue is the ultimate blend of nature and luxury.
Five Knots, Tamaki Yacht Club
Quiet, picturesque and exclusive. Nestled on the water’s edge, Five Knots is a destination that will play host for Wellness Retreats NZ in the year to come. A true escape, you can take in the entire magic of the Auckland Harbour with 180-degree views, looking over the unforgettable Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island, with the skyline of Auckland City as your backdrop. Located only 7km drive from Auckland City, close to Auckland’s Mission Bay, our new venue offers you a tranquil setting without the travel. Five Knots is easily accessible by car, taxi and public transport, and offers complimentary on-site car parking.
Paradise View, Waipu Cove
Located 10 minutes from Waipu and situated high up in the Brynderwyn Hills, in a sheltered position overlooking stunning Bream Bay, on New Zealand’s north-east coast. It has been built to ensure that every room, including the Yoga room, has an amazing view, with huge panoramic windows letting in plenty of natural light. Accommodation is a mix of twin share, single and double rooms. Each room is beautifully appointed with luxurious furnishings, access to an outdoor deck, and plenty of privacy to enjoy quiet moments to yourself. The modern bathrooms are bright, airy and spacious. Several rooms have en-suite facilities and those that are sharing bathrooms are only sharing with one other bedroom.
Rainforest, Franz Josef
Experience the Southern Alps in pure luxury at Rainforest, featuring incredible 2-bedroom Deluxe Spa Tree Houses and 1-bedroom Tree Lodge accommodation. Relax and soak yourself in alpine ambience. The incredible 2-bedroom Deluxe Spa Tree Houses feature outdoor hot tubs set amongst the forest canopy for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. These are perfect for guests wanting to have their own private room with en-suite whilst sharing the lounge, kitchen area with one other guest. Supremely spacious and stylish 1-bedroom with ensuite Deluxe Tree Lodges are privately nestled amongst lush rain forest. They are ideal for couples wanting a little more privacy.
The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Cenrtal
Located in the heart of Ponsonby, The Sapphire Room is the perfect getaway within the city for our urban retreats.
A striking venue that boasts high ceilings and an air of industrial chic with a gorgeous lush outlook over backyard canopies of Ponsonby.
The Scenic Matavai Resort, Nuie
The Scenic Matavai Resort is situated on the cliffs with panoramic 180-degree sea views. All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across Avatele Bay. Niue is a Pacific Island paradise like no other, one of the smallest countries in the world and one of the largest raised coral atolls on earth. The fresh air, the azure blue waters, lush tropical forests, the dirt roads.
We understand that life is all about juggling priorities, which is why our goal is to make our retreats affordable and achievable for busy NZ men and women. Put your health and wellbeing first. Gift yourself (or someone you love) a day to slow down, relax and recalibrate. And, your chance to see our highly sought after practitioners, all together on one day.
Each retreat has different price points depending on the theme, speakers, venue and duration of the event.
Why not gift someone you love a Wellness Retreat?
The perfect gift for busy people who deserve some ‘Me’ time. Perhaps they’re looking for the motivation to make some changes in their life, or maybe they could do with just a day to recalibrate.
Vouchers start from $100 towards a retreat. Contact us below to request.
Retreat bookings, enquiries & gift vouchers
Please complete the form below to enquire about our retreats, Corporate wellness programs, to purchase a gift voucher or to secure your place on one of our retreats. All emails will be answered within one working day. Or you can call Mel on +64 (0)22 680 2186 for more details.
General Terms and Conditions for Wellness Retreats NZ Guests 1. Booking and Registration fees Bookings will be accepted via the Wellness NZ Retreats website and via direct enquiry, but places will not be guaranteed until payment is received in full. All guests must pay the registration fee prior to arrival at the retreat venue. Participants are also advised to have a copy of their payment slip when going to the registration desk at the conference just in case they are requested to show proof of the payment on their arrival. 2. Cancellation Policy No refunds will be provided upon cancellation once payment has been received. 3. Liability Wellness Retreats NZ reserves the right to amend any part of the retreat programme if necessary at any time. Wellness Retreats NZ will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by delegates or accompanying persons, or loss of, or damage to their personal property as a result of the retreat or related events. In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, Wellness Retreats NZ accepts no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by guests. Guests should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance. 4. Personal Insurance Wellness Retreats NZ cannot be responsible for healthcare and ambulance services during its retreats or events. Therefore, Wellness Retreats NZ and its local co-organisers accept no responsibility of any nature whatsoever for personal injury, death, loss or damage to property or participants however caused or arising. 5. Privacy In registering for Wellness Retreats NZ retreats, relevant details will be incorporated into a participant list for the benefit of all guests and partners. Normally this information would be: name, surname, company and email address. These details may also be available to parties directly related to the retreat including the venue provider. Wellness Retreats NZ may use these details to inform current participants of retreat updates or future retreats via email. Participants are responsible for advising Wellness Retreats NZ if they do not wish to have their email address included in Wellness Retreats NZ distribution list for future events.