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Adventures in Wellbeing Located in New Zealand’s ethereal Southern Alps, Aro Hā is a centre designed for the exploration of the human spirit.

Aro Hā is a first-of-it’s-kind wellness centre, fusing state of the art building techniques, permaculture based self-sufficiency, and world-class wellness retreats. Our innovative programs stimulate the mind & body by crafting each day with optimally tuned wellness programing. Although challenging, our programs will leave you with a glow that most of us have long forgotten. If life has brought you to a place of needing to rejuvenate, you’ve found the ideal elixir. Join us for a signature Wellness Adventure, or a special focus retreat hosted by a guest educator. Regardless of your choice, you will leave with the same renewed connection to self and mindful enthusiasm for life.

12/11/2025

Did you know connection fuels wellbeing? Sharing a meal, a laugh, or a moment of presence with someone you care about can boost happiness, reduce stress, and even support a healthier heart.

At Aro Ha, we savour these moments knowing that nurturing relationships is as vital as nourishing the body.

This is your invitation to take a moment to check in with someone who makes you smile today 🤍

06/11/2025

Much of the Aro Ha program is about lacing up your hiking boots, stepping into nature, and diving into longevity practices that blend ancient wisdom with modern science.

But there’s another side to this place - a quiet, unhurried serenity. Moments for complete and utter rest. To soak up the rugged landscape. Where the only thing on your agenda is yourself 🤍

05/11/2025

Committing to a plant-based diet for 7 days can feel like a big challenge for some - but at Aro Ha, it’s less about restrictions and more about giving your body the space to thrive.

Our menu isn’t built around ideology - it’s built around longevity.

Each meal is designed to reduce stress on the body, support regeneration, and promote sustainable energy that lasts long after you leave.

Here are 5 reasons to give it a go!

1. To support gentle detoxification
Clean, nutrient-dense meals help the liver and digestive system process toxins naturally, giving your body a subtle reset that enhances the benefits of movement, breathwork, and rest.

2. To reduce the body’s load
Plant-based meals are naturally anti-inflammatory and easy to digest, giving your system space to repair and restore. Less energy spent on digestion means more energy for healing.

3. To nourish the microbiome
A diverse, fibre-rich diet feeds the gut’s good bacteria - the foundation of immunity, mood stability, and vitality. A healthy gut is key to graceful ageing and vibrant energy.

4. To stabilise energy and hormones
Whole plant foods help balance blood sugar, reduce oxidative stress, and support the body’s natural rhythms. This stability carries through sleep, focus, and emotional balance.

5. To align with the cycles of nature
Eating seasonally and locally grown produce keeps us in sync with the natural world - a rhythm that our biology understands and thrives on.

At Aro Ha, plant-based eating isn’t about rules or veganism - it’s about creating the conditions for your body to thrive today, tomorrow, and for years to come 🌾

26/10/2025

While Aotearoa slows for Labour Day, we invite you to do the same - even if only for 20 minutes.�
Open a window, stretch toward the sun, or take your tea outdoors. Let your senses catch up with your body.

Self-care doesn’t always require time away - just a moment of presence in the middle of your day ✨

22/10/2025

The Modern Pilgrimage: Where daily hikes transform exercise into opportunities for reflection, presence, and meaning-making. Each step becomes part of an intentional journey. This is mindfulness meets movement meets self discovery.

19/10/2025

Fun fact: What looks like a moment of play is, in fact, a powerful biological reset.

Cold water immersion activates brown fat, boosts dopamine levels by up to 250%, and strengthens your body’s ability to handle stress.

This mild shock trains the nervous system to recover faster, improving circulation, mood, and resilience over time.

So while it looks like a swim in crystal blue waters, it’s really a reset for every system in the body ✨

15/10/2025

As the days begin to offer some real heat, and the snow caps begin to rise, it’s time to say farewell to a breathtaking winter we’ve just has here in New Zealand - a season of bluebird skies, snow-dusted trails, and the kind of crisp air that reinvigorates you to the core.

To all the guests who joined us through the cool months, thank you for sharing in the magic.

Now, as the layers come off and Glenorchy stretches into long golden days, we turn our energy toward Revive & Thrive - our new 7-day program designed to meet this season of renewal.

If you’re hoping to join us here soon, we promise - there’s something special about each of the seasons here in the South.

🌞❄️🌞❄️🌞❄️🌞

06/10/2025

Year-end can feel like a sprint. The science is clear: rest fuels performance. When you pause, energy rises, creativity sharpens, and focus returns. Skip it and fatigue wins.

At Aro Ha, a digital detox alone can lift productivity by up to 60%. Add time in nature, nourishing food, movement, and mindfulness for a full-system reset before the busy season.

Don’t end the year drained. Prioritise your reset now and finish in flow 🙌

01/10/2025

We’re honoured to share that Aro Ha has been named New Zealand’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025 at the

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, supported, and continues to believe in what we do here.

Here’s to slowing down, reconnecting, and creating space for what truly matters

30/09/2025

Whether in your room, the sauna, or the lounge, moments of solitude are always within reach - the only thing hard to escape is the expansive views of our raw New Zealand backdrop✨

22/09/2025

What does it mean to regenerate, not just sustain?

Last week in Bangkok, Damian accepted the award for Regenerative Wellness Travel Destination of the Year on behalf of Aro Ha at the Destination Deluxe Awards.

This recognition feels close to home. For us, regeneration is not an idea - it’s daily practice. From designing a Net Zero Energy retreat in the Southern Alps, to rewilding the land, to guiding guests toward rituals that ripple outward into their lives and communities.

We’re grateful to our team, our guests, and a wider community that shares this vision: travel that restores more than it consumes.

Address

Aro Hā Wellness Retreat, 33 Station Valley Road
Glenorchy
9372

Telephone

+6434427011

Website

http://www.aro-ha.com/

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Aro Hā is a first-of-it’s-kind wellness centre, fusing state of the art building techniques, permaculture based self-sufficiency, and world-class wellness retreats. Located in New Zealand’s ethereal Southern Alps, Aro Hā is a centre designed for the exploration of the human spirit. Our innovative programs stimulate the mind & body by crafting each day with optimally tuned wellness programing. Although challenging, our programs will leave you with a glow that most of us have long forgotten. If life has brought you to a place of needing to rejuvenate, you’ve found the ideal elixir. Join us for a signature Wellness Adventure, or a special focus retreat hosted by a guest educator. Regardless of your choice, you will leave with the same renewed connection to self and mindful enthusiasm for life.