Retreats

Come and be Immersed in Nature and discover your Nature Within

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is nestled in nature and surrounded by Wilderness. Step out into beech forest, sit by the lake and feel the power of the mountains.

See below for our in-house hosted retreats, along with retreats that our fantastic partners are bringing to Kinloch.

Want to host a retreat at Kinloch?

We have a 7-metre yurt set in the bush overlooking the lake, nestled in the beech forest, a restaurant that offers retreat-style menus to keep everyone energised, and varying styles of accommodation so people of all budgets can choose to join your retreat.

Kinloch is set right by Lake Whakatipu, which has a temperature of between 8 and 12 degrees year round, making us the perfect place for retreats with a Wim Hof element. Especially when combined with our latest offering, the Wai Area which incorporates a spectacular spa pool overlooking the lake and mountains with a infared sauna and cold shower. For more information and bookings for the Wai Area click here.

We can provide a booking page for your retreat and promotion on our website, as well as advice on what works here.

To help plan your retreat we can send you a planning pack. Please register here.

Check out an article by Queenstown Life about why we’re the perfect spot for a retreat – click here

Upcoming Partner Retreats

🌿 Experience Kinloch in a whole new way

We have partnered with these fantastic organisations who are bringing a world of knowledge to our doorstep.

Wild River Haven Retreats with Lighthorse Adventures

Regular horsemanship retreats throughout the summer. These aren’t weekends away. Three days of guided natural horsemanship, nervous system work, and movement, all designed to make you a better, safer, more connected rider.

At the heart of the retreats is the belief that true partnership with horses unlocks something profound in us. They draw on the principles underlying Natural Horsemanship — not as a rigid system, but as a living philosophy. Understanding how horses think, communicate, and respond transforms not just how you ride, but how you listen.

Daily yoga and movement sessions are specifically designed for riders. You’ll build real co-regulation between you and your horse, syncing your nervous systems. Learn the language horses already speak — presence, energy, intention — through structured groundwork and guided riding.

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Ultimate Fiordland and Queenstown Adventure with Active Adventures

With local guides who know Queenstown and Fiordland National Park inside out, you can be confident you’re seeing the very best of New Zealand’s wild South Island landscapes. This journey brings together an incredible mix of hiking and unique activities. Getting to cruise both Milford and Doubtful Sounds is a privilege. You’ll also walk some of New Zealand’s most iconic, arguably the best, Great Walks on the Milford, Kepler, and Routeburn Tracks.

What makes this trip particularly unique is you’ll experience beyond the classics. You’ll venture further into the remote and stunning beauty of Fiordland, to Glenorchy, where snow-capped peaks meet braided rivers. Here you’ll see spectacular Lord of the Rings filming locations, and venture into Mt Aspiring National Park by jet boat and Funyak, exploring spots few travelers reach.

You’ll stay in places that reflect the spirit of the region, from a peaceful overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound to the welcoming Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, a special accommodation surrounded by beech forest and mountain scenery. This trip brings together the scale, variety, and quiet beauty of Fiordland and Queenstown Lakes District.

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