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.
Surrounded by the stunning Southern Alps and beautifully rugged New Zealand landscape, Aro Hā is custom built to stimulate body and mind, the intention to create connectivity with yourself, your environment and those around you. Located just 35 minutes from Queenstown this intimate eco-friendly retreat accommodates only small groups with a maximum of 18 guests at any one time and the on-site team have created a warm welcoming environment designed to feel like being amongst friends. Offering nutrient dense vegetarian cuisine, exercise and mindful meditation practise, Aro Hā is unapologetically healthy, a sanctuary for the truly dedicated health and wellness aficionado or those looking for personal transformation.
Programmes at Aro Ha
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.
Eco-Suite Private Room
Eco Singles
All Rooms Include
- Luxurious linens
- Underfloor heating
- Seperate shower
- Complimentary body & shower products
- Bathrobes
- Oversized luxury towels
- Herbal teas
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.
Our Reviews
Highs
- 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.