If you’re searching for the world’s best wellness retreat, chances are you’re looking for more than just a spa. You want deep rest. Lasting change. Maybe even a full reset.
Welcome to Aro Ha, an award-winning wellness retreat nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, just 40 minutes from Queenstown. Since opening, Aro Ha has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller, Vogue, Forbes, and Travel + Leisure as one of the top wellness experiences on the planet - and for good reason.
Here’s what sets us apart.
1. It’s not just relaxation. It’s results.
Most retreats offer relaxation. At Aro Ha, we offer a complete lifestyle reset backed by science. Each retreat is a curated sequence of movement, mindfulness, nourishment, and nature immersion - designed to reboot your body and rewire your habits.
You’ll leave lighter, clearer, stronger, and often completely re-energised about your life.
2. Every detail is intentional – from fasting to fascia
We integrate principles from longevity science, functional medicine, Eastern philosophy, and performance psychology to support transformation at every level. Here’s what’s included in every stay:
- Daily sunrise yoga to support strength and mobility
- Daily guides hikes through UNESCO-quality landscapes in Glenorchy, near Queenstown
- Plant-based, gluten-free meals designed to reduce inflammation and reset your gut
- Contrast therapy and massage to support lymphatic health and immunity
- Functional workshops to inspire positive lifestyle changes
- Internal inquiry sessions to help you reconnect with your true self
- Digital detox, sleep optimisation, and tools for nervous system regulation
It’s not a wellness holiday. It’s a designed experience for mind-body renewal.
3. Our setting is awe-inspiring
Located on a remote ridge overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Aro Ha is built to feel elemental and elevated. We're a certified Net Zero Energy retreat using Passive House architecture - the first of its kind in New Zealand - and surrounded by alpine wilderness.
You’ll wake to the sound of birdsong, breathe the cleanest air in the world, and move through days that feel both ancient and cutting-edge.
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4. We attract people who are ready to evolve
Our guests come from around the world - Australia, the US, Singapore, Europe - but they’re united by one thing: they’re ready to grow.
Whether you’re recovering from burnout, navigating change, or simply craving a deeper connection to yourself, you’ll find something here. Many say their week at Aro Ha is “life before and life after.”
5. We do the work, too
Aro Ha isn’t just a business - it’s a living example of the values we teach. From our regenerative gardens to our team-wide mindfulness practices, we live and breathe the tools we offer. And we’re constantly evolving.
Ready to experience one of the world’s best wellness retreats?
We keep our group sizes small and our experiences personal. Book early to secure your place.
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- Get the Aro Ha Insider’s Guide - a curated PDF with a sneak peek of the experience