Wellness Programs

Beyond the spa menu: three NZ wellness retreats where the landscape does the healing

A Condé Nast style guide to three New Zealand wellness retreats where rivers, forests and coastlines lead the healing, from Maruia River Retreat to Treetops and Hapuku.

Rongoā Māori : the geothermal healing tradition most luxury travelers walk past

Wellness Programs

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01/06/2026

Rongoā Māori : the geothermal healing tradition most luxury travelers walk past

Discover how to experience authentic rongoā Māori healing wellness in Aotearoa New Zealand, from iwi-led geothermal journeys at Wai Ariki Rotorua to plant-based rongoā rākau, mirimiri and romiromi bodywork, with guidance on protocols, integrity and luxury travel planning.

Aro Hā or Wai Ariki : two New Zealand answers to the same wellness question

Wellness Programs

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24/05/2026

Aro Hā or Wai Ariki : two New Zealand answers to the same wellness question

Compare Aro Hā and Wai Ariki, two of New Zealand’s leading luxury wellness retreats. Discover who each is best for, how to plan an alpine-to-geothermal wellness journey, and how to engage respectfully with Māori healing traditions.