The perfect base to explore the South Island of New Zealand.
2314 Shenandoah Highway, SH 65, Tasman 7077, South Island, New Zealand
A 2-hour scenic drive from the West Coast and Nelson, 2.5-hours from Blenheim and Marlborough & 3 hours from Christchurch and 3.5-hours from Kaikoura.
Explore the Nelson Lakes National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, and Paparoa National Park.
Maruia River Retreat is set on 500 acres of pure untouched New Zealand at the top of the South Island.
A destination like no other, we can help you plan your visit today.
Watch us land on our airstrip
BY CAR
Take a scenic 2-hour road trip from the West Coast and Nelson, 2.5 hours from Blenheim, Marlborough or 3.5 hours from Christchurch and Kaikoura. Rent efficient hybrid vehicles or classic cars and we can help you book luxury vehicles and executive drivers for transfers or guided tours to or from the estate.
BY PLANE
Fly directly to the estate in a private chartered flight. Maruia River Retreat have a private 500-metre airstrip and hanger.
BY HELICOPTER
Join us by helicopter, a breath-taking scenic flight from Nelson, Blenheim, Kaikoura or Christchurch.
SCENIC & AERIAL TOURS OR TRANSFERS
Your Maruia River Retreat hosting team can assist you with your individual travel and transfer needs. Private flights and scenic aerial tours can be arranged to and from the property with Murchison Heli Tours.
Maruia River Retreat is a great base for exploring the beautiful Nelson-Tasman Region, the food and wine haven Marlborough, the towns and coastlines of the West Coast and leave taking the TranzAlpine Train to the rest of the South Island.
Here are some recommended local transfer providers and escorted tours operators:
Stephen of Rent-a-Classic
Nelson-based: Sue of NZ Rentacar, Jennifer of Trips and Transfers, John of Executive Limousines and Rob of Murchison Heli Tours
Christchurch-based: Mike of ChaufferNZ
Brian and Paula of Wild South Discovery