NEED TO KNOWHow much All-inclusive
Wellness Adventure retreats,
for six days and five nights
start at NZ$5200.
How to get there Fly into
Queenstown directly from
Sydney, Melbourne (around
three hours’ flying time) and
Brisbane (around 3.5 hours).
Aro Ha is a 40-minute drive
from Queenstown Airport, the
road following the shores of
stunning Lake Wakatipu.
What to do there Hikes for
groups of up to 16, all of which
are matched to your ability
level; sessions on healing
bodywork, good nutrition and
mindfulness; pampering spa
treatments after a day’s
outdoor exertion.
Good to know All food is
plant-based, with the emphasis
on good nutrition – you won’t
find any meat on the menu.
Mobile phones are taboo, too,
so be prepared to leave yours
behind – you’ll be amazed at
how easily this will help you
unwind. And, beware, there’s
no coffee or alcohol, either.
Website Aro-ha.comEco trip Aro Ha’s eight accommodation
units, including Eco Suites with two
bedrooms and the Monastic Singles
one-bedroom accommodation, harmonise
beautifully with the landscape, thanks to
their weathered timber cladding.Snuggle zone What could be better than rugging up in
this corner of the communal living area, with its built-in
daybeds and pinch-me views? Finding her level Yoga
newbie Nikole surprises herself by striking a polished pose
with resort co-founder Damian Chaparro in the yoga room.
Wellness on a plate One
of the many highly nutritious
plant-based meals served up
in the resort’s restaurant.