Glenorchy, New Zealand

Aro Hā
Wellness Retreat

A transformative alpine wellness sanctuary where science meets nature in the heart of the Southern Alps, offering immersive programmes and breathtaking mountain immersion designed for genuine renewal.

Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand

Your Transformative Alpine Sanctuary

Set just 45 minutes from Queenstown amid the majestic Southern Alps, Aro Hā is a world-renowned wellness retreat that weaves science-backed programming with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. This eco-chic sanctuary is designed for guests seeking real change, renewal and a deep connection to nature—a place where evidence meets the healing power of the wilderness.

With its structured yet nurturing approach, Aro Hā offers immersive week-long programmes that blend nutrition, functional movement, yoga, mindfulness, contrast hydrotherapy and wilderness hikes. The retreat’s holistic design ensures you leave not only restored, but equipped with meaningful daily practices you can carry into everyday life.

What's Included

  • Wellness consultation and assessment on arrival to tailor your stay to your individual needs.
  • Accommodation in eco-inspired suites immersed in the alpine setting.
  • Full board healthy cuisine aligned with wellness goals—vegetarian and plant-based options with a focus on gut health.
  • Daily wellness activities: yoga, movement classes, guided hikes, hydrotherapy, and mindfulness sessions.
  • Use of wellness spa facilities, contrast baths, restful lounges, and nature trails.

(Note: Specific number of treatments, sessions and nights vary depending on the chosen programme.)

  • The Southern Alps provide a level of tranquillity and scenery that supports real, meaningful reset and restoration.
  • The wellness offering is deep and structured—not just “spa on the side”—designed for genuine transformation.
  • The immersive format equips you with sustainable wellbeing practices to integrate into your daily routine long after you return home.
  • Few retreats anywhere in the world achieve this calibre of integration between luxury, wilderness and purposeful wellness programming.

Signature Wellness Intensives: Six-night, seven-day immersive programmes combining full inclusion of wellness activities, nutrition, movement and nature immersion for a comprehensive reset.

Focused Retreats: Movement and mobility, mindfulness and nature, stress recovery—each with tailored offerings and set dates throughout the year.

📍 Address: 33 Station Valley Road, Glenorchy 9350, Otago Region, New Zealand, approximately 45 minutes’ scenic drive from Queenstown Airport.

Transfer: Scenic drive from Queenstown Airport through breathtaking alpine landscapes; transfers can be arranged.

Suitability: While luxurious, the alpine location means guests should be comfortable with a nature setting, potential cool weather, and some movement and hikes.

Important: Aro Hā offers week-long retreats of six nights and seven days, allowing you to fully immerse into the wellness experience and achieve the best results possible. Pack warm layers, activewear, sturdy walking shoes and swimwear for hydrotherapy.

At a Glance

  • Location: 33 Station Valley Road, Glenorchy 9350, Otago Region, New Zealand, nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps.

  • Wellness Focus: All-inclusive wellness intensives blending nutrition, functional movement, yoga, mindfulness, contrast hydrotherapy, wilderness hikes and evidence-based wellbeing practices.

  • Travel Season: Accessible year-round. Alpine setting means seasons are distinct—autumn and winter add extra scenery and contemplative atmosphere.

  • Grading: Luxury Boutique Wellness Retreat / Flagship Wellness Destination

  • Unique Environment Note: Eco-chic architecture with minimal environmental impact, vast mountain and lake views, and a sense of being immersed in the wilderness while surrounded by comfort.

Experience

The Aro Hā Experience

Discover what makes this alpine wellness sanctuary a place of genuine transformation, renewal and deep connection to nature.

Breathtaking Alpine Setting

Nestled amid vast mountain and lake panoramas, the eco-chic architecture sits with minimal environmental impact in one of the world’s most dramatic natural landscapes, providing a profound sense of wilderness immersion.

Science-Backed Programmes

The wellness offering is deep and structured—not just spa on the side. Thoughtfully designed programmes combine nutrition, functional movement, yoga, mindfulness and contrast hydrotherapy for genuine, lasting transformation.

Wilderness Immersion

Daily guided hikes through the Southern Alps, functional movement classes and nature immersion create a holistic experience that nourishes body, mind and spirit through the healing power of the natural world.

Explore

Discover Aro Hā

Aro Ha spa interior with mountain views through large windows

Contrast Hydrotherapy & Spa

The wellness spa at Aro Hā features contrast baths, restful lounges and therapeutic treatments designed to restore balance at the deepest level. Contrast hydrotherapy—alternating between hot and cold water immersion—stimulates circulation, reduces inflammation and creates a profound sense of renewal that complements the daily movement and mindfulness practices.

Eco-Chic Alpine Accommodation

Accommodation at Aro Hā reflects the retreat’s philosophy of mindful living—eco-inspired suites that embrace simplicity and connection to the natural world. Each space is thoughtfully designed with sustainable materials, offering comfort without excess, vast mountain views and an atmosphere that invites you to slow down, rest deeply and reconnect with what matters most.

Person relaxing in outdoor infinity pool with mountain lake and snow-capped ranges in background at Aro Ha
Two hikers trekking through scenic mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and golden grasslands at Aro Ha

Wilderness Hikes & Nature Immersion

Daily guided hikes through the spectacular Southern Alps form the heart of the Aro Hā experience. These purposeful journeys through pristine alpine landscapes offer far more than physical exercise—they are moving meditations that reconnect you with the rhythms of the natural world and invite deep reflection, clarity and a renewed sense of possibility.

Programmes

Signature Wellness Programmes

Wellness Intensives

Comprehensive Reset

Signature week-long immersive programmes combining full inclusion of wellness activities, nourishing nutrition, functional movement, yoga, mindfulness and nature immersion for a complete physical and mental reset.

Focused Retreats

Targeted Transformation

Specialised retreats with set dates throughout the year, each with tailored offerings—movement and mobility, mindfulness and nature, or stress recovery—designed to address specific wellness intentions with purposeful depth.

Nourishing Cuisine

Healing from Within

Full-board plant-based cuisine thoughtfully aligned with wellness goals, featuring a focus on gut health, locally sourced ingredients and nourishing meals that restore vitality and support your body’s natural healing processes.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Aro Hā welcomes guests year-round. The alpine setting means each season offers a distinct experience—summer brings long days and lush greenery, autumn offers golden landscapes and crisp air, while winter adds dramatic snow-capped scenery and a deeply contemplative atmosphere. Each season supports the transformative nature of the retreat in its own meaningful way.

Aro Hā believes that six nights and seven days provides the ideal duration to fully immerse into the wellness experience and achieve meaningful, lasting results. The structured week-long format allows your body and mind to move through stages of release, restoration and renewal that simply aren’t possible in a shorter stay. This intentional approach ensures you leave with lasting transformation, not just temporary relaxation.

Aro Hā is located approximately 45 minutes’ scenic drive from Queenstown Airport, depending on weather and road conditions. Transfers can be arranged through our team. The journey itself is part of the experience—winding through breathtaking alpine landscapes that begin to shift you into a state of presence and anticipation for the week ahead.

Pack warm layers suitable for an alpine climate—temperatures can vary significantly throughout the day. Bring activewear for yoga and movement classes, sturdy walking shoes for guided hikes, and swimwear for hydrotherapy sessions. Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate for all meals and communal spaces. The retreat provides spa amenities and all essentials for your wellness experience.

While the retreat includes daily movement, hikes and yoga, Aro Hā welcomes guests at all fitness levels. Activities are guided and can be adapted to your individual capabilities. The alpine location does involve some physical engagement, so guests should be comfortable with moderate activity and outdoor settings. Your wellness consultation on arrival helps tailor the experience to your personal needs.

The cuisine at Aro Hā is a central part of the wellness experience—plant-based, nourishing and thoughtfully aligned with your wellness goals. Meals focus on gut health, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared with care and intention. Vegetarian and plant-based options are the foundation, and the culinary team accommodates specific dietary requirements when advised in advance.

Absolutely. Many guests attend Aro Hā as solo travellers, and the retreat’s intimate, communal structure naturally fosters meaningful connection with fellow guests. The shared meals, group activities and wilderness hikes create a supportive environment where you can be as social or introspective as you wish. It’s a deeply personal journey, supported by a caring community.

Aro Hā stands apart through its combination of science-backed wellness programming, extraordinary natural setting and commitment to genuine transformation. The retreat goes far beyond surface-level spa experiences—it offers structured, purposeful intensives in a setting of unparalleled beauty. The depth of integration between luxury accommodation, wilderness and intentional wellness programming is truly rare in the global wellness landscape.

Yes, couples are welcome and will find the shared experience deeply enriching. While the retreat follows a structured programme, there is ample time for personal connection alongside communal activities. Many couples find that the combination of movement, nature, nourishing food and mindfulness creates a meaningful shared journey that strengthens their bond, and a collective sense of wellbeing.

One of the most valuable aspects of Aro Hā is that you leave equipped with sustainable wellbeing practices you can weave into your everyday life. This includes functional movement techniques, yoga sequences, mindfulness and meditation practices, nutritional wisdom, breathing techniques and an understanding of how nature immersion supports ongoing wellbeing. The retreat prepares you for lasting change, not just a temporary reset.

Get Started

Ready to Begin Your Transformative Alpine Journey?

Our wellness travel specialists will curate your transformative retreat at Aro Hā with care and expertise. As part of the Spencer Travel Holdings family with over 20 years of travel industry knowledge and exclusive Virtuoso membership, we go beyond booking to craft a deeply personalised experience. Contact us to discover the perfect programme for your unique needs and intentions.

📞 +61 2 9437 3347  |  ✉ wellness@spencertravel.com.au