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Ripples Retreat

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Ripples Retreat

  • Nestled in a bend of the beautiful Mangaotaki River, at Ripples Retreat you have your very own freshwater swimming pool. You can also catch trout kayak and rejuvenate beside the water - so healing and tranquil.
  • Our double outdoor bath with gas heated pure water is a guest highlight. Especially at night under our starlit sky.
  • Surrounded by farmland and nestled down by the Mangaotaki Stream, Ripples is in a very private and tranquil location. The Hobbit was filmed here in 2011 along with other movies and ads.
  • The handcrafted interior features many architectural details and unique, handcrafted items. The chalet has been custom designed to capture winter sun and to shield out the hot summer sun. Perfect for any season.
  • Custom built for couples and families the design of Ripples Retreat was deeply influenced by nature. Locally sourced, natural limestone boulders frame the deck and autumn tones are carried throughout the exterior and interior.
  • There's an abundance of activities at Ripples Retreat. Fish from the front lawn, cycle our quiet country road, take a trip to the adventure wonderland of Waitomo Caves or discover this beautiful unexplored part of the country.
  • The beautiful Waitanguru Falls are a quick 5 minute drive away and they are one of the many stunning scenic attractions we have in our local area.
  • There's so much fun to be had playing at Ripples. Older kids and adults can spend hours in the temperate river in summer or explore by kayak in the cooler months.
  • Fully equipped kitchen featuring: A large fridge/freezer, espresso coffee machine, electric ceramic cooktop, outdoor BBQ/grill doubles as a gas oven. All kitchen equipment to cook your own self catered meals, microwave and extractor.

Ripples is a secluded luxury riverside cabin in rural Waitomo – Waikato. Custom-designed down to the smallest detail, it's enveloping and cosy, thoughtful and classically Kiwi. Ideal for a romantic couples escape or a family of up to 6 to reconnect.

Nestled in the tranquil Mangaotaki Stream's crook, Ripples is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills framed by rugged limestone cliffs.  Our guests love the peace and tranquillity and it truly is an intimate and healing sanctuary. Come Summer or Winter, it is a place to relax, chill out and explore- and it's exclusively yours. Under 3 hours from Auckland, we have designed Ripples to be our ultimate Zen like retreat. It is designed to be lived in and touched and to envelop you with lots of texture, details, film history, handmade and homemade items and original artworks. It's fully equipped for self-catering and there's so much to do from this central location you can easily spend a week here having a new adventure every day. Kids aged 6+

Facilities and Services

Facilities

  • BBQ Facility
  • Internet (Public Use)
  • Laundry
  • Luggage Storage
  • Swimming Pool

Pricing and Conditions

High Season
$299-$399 (Adult)

Availability

Business Hours
Open all hours. We try our best to get back to you with a few hours of communication.
Months of Operation
All Year

Distances

Proximity To Airport
Ripples Retreat is 1.5 hours from Hamilton Airport and under 3 hours from Auckland International Airport.
Proximity To Coach Terminal
The nearest coach terminal is 15 minutes away in Piopio.
Proximity To Town
Ripples Retreat is 15 minutes from Piopio our small local village.
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