Inside the luxe NZ Mountain retreat taking wellness further

Looking for a restorative escape? Aro Ha Wellness Retreat in New Zealand’s Southern Alps offers wellness travel adventures – with a difference.

With our 24/7 hustle culture in full swing, it’s not surprising that one of the more enduring global holiday trends over the past decade has been wellness travel. In 2025, travellers are seeking more than just relaxation – they’re looking for longevity, resilience, and deeper personal transformation. 

What is wellness travel in 2025?

This year wellness travel will continue to boom. However, discerning travellers are now looking to explore this trend a little deeper. The trend is now for a restful and restorative holiday that also delves into heath. The new focus is longevity, resilience and purpose.

Wellness travel will continue to boom – but discerning travellers are now looking to explore this trend a little deeper. As travellers, we’re also looking for science-backed, evidence-based offerings that can make a very real and substantial mark on our health and well-being.

That’s where Aro Ha Wellness Retreat stands apart. Nestled in New Zealand’s breathtaking Southern Alps, this award-winning retreat takes a science-led, tech-enhanced approach to holistic well-being. 

Aro Ha is designed for those who want to reset their minds and bodies while immersing themselves in nature. With over 40 global awards to its name, Aro Ha has spent a decade perfecting the art of transformation.   

Find your flow as you soak in views of nature all around you.

How to implement modern wellness in your travels

Coming off a sold-out summer season, Aro Ha’s is heading into its Winter Wellness retreat season. Held across eight exclusive dates in June, July and August, this all-inclusive, five-night experience is designed to harness the restorative power of winter.

As the landscape transforms into a serene, snow-dusted sanctuary, guests will embrace natural health practices that enhance both physical and mental resilience.

While tropical getaways have their allure, winter wellness offers something uniquely powerful. Imagine crisp alpine air, panoramic snow-capped peaks, and deep rest in a sanctuary designed for real transformation. At Aro Ha, winter is harnessed as a healing tool, activating the body’s natural resilience. The colder months are ideal for boosting immunity, enhancing sleep and more.

Revive your body and mind at Aro Ha.

Daily activities include:

• Contrast hydrotherapy – harnessing hot and cold exposure to boost circulation and immunity
• Breathwork and meditation – calming the nervous system and improving mental clarity
• Pilates and functional movement – building strength, flexibility, and longevity
• Hiking in the alpine wilderness – connecting with nature and resetting circadian rhythms
• Plant-based whole foods – nourishing meals designed for optimal health and digestion

Paired with Aro Ha’s advanced wellness technology, these experiences offer a fully immersive reset and leave with actionable insights to maintain well-being.

Guests also gain access to Aro Ha’s state-of-the-art Obsidian Spa, featuring panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, infrared saunas, and luxurious eco-accommodation designed to promote deep, restorative sleep.

For those looking to hit reset at the year’s halfway point, the Winter Wellness retreat offers a rare chance to pause, reflect, and realign – emerging revitalised for the months ahead.

Savour nourishing plant-based meals.

Why Aro Ha Wellness Retreat?

Aro Ha goes beyond traditional wellness experiences. Here, health technology meets ancient wisdom to drive real results. Guests have access to modern technology and testing to ensure an improvement in health.

Think wearable technology, including Oura Rings and Continuous Glucose Monitors for real-time health insights. Live readings of blood glucose levels, offering guests real-time data on how diet, activity, sleep and stress is impact their metabolism. And biological age testing to provide a precise, scientific measure of how the body is ageing. Guests take these tests on arrival and again upon departure, with results available four to six weeks later.

Past guest results showed a remarkable biological age reduction of 2.15 years between their pre- and post-retreat tests – so the methods clearly work.

Take time out to reset and recharge on a wellness retreat.

Change your outlook, clear your mind and nourish your body in the way it deserves at aro-ha.com.