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Wellness experiences in Waikato

From getting out and “lost” in nature to emptying your mind in a local yoga studio, Waikato is the ideal destination for self-care and letting the world’s problems melt away.

Find yourself in nature

There is no better place to feel the soothing effects of nature’s balm than in Waikato.

There is room to breathe and ample space across the Waikato to soak in nature with a number of walking trails, tracks and experiences dotted throughout - from casual strolls along the river to overnight bush excursions and winding mountain tracks with stunning scenic vistas.

And if serenity is what you seek, the Taitua Arboretum has that in spades, with shady bamboo groves and towering gum trees your only company much of the time. The 49-acre collection of trees just outside of Hamilton is the perfect place to spend a couple of hours letting nature wash over you to cure your ills.

Wellness and yoga

Visit Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and take part in a rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine workshop or refresh your energy and renew your perspective on life as you appreciate your surroundings and yourself in a guided meditation workshop on the maunga.

Transform your mental, physical and spiritual health with breathing workshops in the Waikato. Local wellness therapists such as Sandro Mota offer one-on-one controlled breathing sessions to reduce stress and improve energy levels.

Or stretch away your woes in one of the many yoga classes or retreats dotted around Hamilton, Raglan and the wider region. Many offer spiritual yoga classes that train you to get in touch with your body and emotions as you immerse yourself in the present.

When it’s time to take a mental breather and heal, to treat your body and mind with the reverence they deserve, then Waikato is the perfect place to wind down and to refill your cup.