WELCOME
TE MANAHUNA RETREAT
Boutique ecosanctuary accommodation at the base of the Ben Ohau mountain range, designed to be your home for a moment in time. Reconnect with the elements of the natural world. Explore beautiful Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo then soak in your own private hot tub under the sparkling stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
LOCATION
Te Manahuna Retreat is located on a private 10-acre ecosanctuary 530m above sea level at the base of the Ben Ohau mountain range. It is a peaceful, quiet country location with incredible views in all directions, yet is only 17km from the town of Twizel. It is 50-minutes to Aoraki Mt Cook or Lake Tekapo, 2.5 hours from Queenstown and 4 hours from Christchurch.
DARK SKY RESERVE
Experience the wonder of our pure night skies, free from light pollution and filled with dazzling stars. Te Manahuna Retreat is located in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. The cottage is dark sky friendly and ideal for stargazing and astrophotography.
CONNECT WITH NATURE
Te Manahuna Retreat is a chance to experience the elements in their purest form: Walk barefoot on the earth, breathe deep of the fresh mountain air, nourish your body with pure spring water, and enjoy the simple pleasure of lighting a fire. A connection with our natural world is often missing from people’s lives and we would love for you to reconnect with nature, and take time to nurture your body, mind, and soul.
