Full Description
Parito Coastal Yoga Retreat, located on the natural and expansive west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, is devoted to nurturing the well-being of body, mind and spirit, offering yoga retreats, nature retreats, personal retreats and mindful sustainable living in eco-friendly homestay accommodation.
Parito provides a peaceful and natural, techno-free environment ideal for rest and renewal of whole being with extensive gardens providing fresh, nutritious and organically grown vegetarian meals for guests. For more details go to www.parito.co.nz
Environment Friendly Action
solar power, vermiculture waste system, zero-waste aspiration, organic permaculture practices, solar hot water system, recycled materials used where possible in building, techno-free environment, no domestic pets, sustainable living, passive solar heating,
Organic Meals
Yoga, meditation and guidance in sustainable living as well as organic vegetarian meals provided
Facilities
3 bedrooms (twin or king arrangements), 2 bathrooms (one indoor, one outdoor), large open-plan lounge/kitchen area and yoga practice area, all bedding and towels provided.
Total Capacity
5
Activities
yoga, meditation, beach walking, horse riding, bush walking, resting, raranga (weaving with flax), retreat, therapeutic massage, organic gardening, vegetarian cooking
Tariff Includes
bedding, linen, all meals, yoga and meditation instruction.
Directions
Getting to Parito:
Travelling from Raglan two ways to go:
Raglan via Te Mata Road:
1. Head out towards Hamilton on the main Highway 23. About five minutes down the road, turn right at Te Mata Road (A large sign to Bridal Veil falls is also indicated at this turn off). Travel about 5 minutes along this road then turn right into Ruapuke Road. (You will see Te Mata school on this corner as you turn). Travel for a further 15 minutes or so along Ruapuke Road which becomes Whaanga Road as it nears the ocean. There are some sections of gravel along these roads and travelling with lights on is a good plan. Parito is found on the left side a few minutes after you go through the Ruapuke Reserve and just before the Ruapuke Motor Camp. (This way is about 30 minutes)
(Make sure, especially, to turn right into Ruapuke Road just BEFORE the Te Mata School. If you miss this turn off you will head towards Kawhia)
2. Raglan around the coast:
Travel out past Manu Bay and Whale Bay and continue on around the mountain. When you get to the Ruapuke Motor Camp, we are the next place on the right. (This way is about 40 minutes. The road is mostly gravel, quite narrow and the view expansive. Travel with your lights on.)
Travelling by car from Hamilton:
From the Dinsdale roundabout in Hamilton, take Highway 23 (the road to Raglan). Continue on past Te Uku and turn left at Te Mata Road. (A large sign to Bridal Veil falls is also indicated at this turn off). Travel about 5 minutes along this road then turn right into Ruapuke Road. (You will see Te Mata school on this corner as you turn). Travel for a further 15 minutes or so along Ruapuke Road which becomes Whaanga Road as it nears the ocean. There are some sections of gravel along these roads and travelling with lights on is helpful for vision. Parito is found on the left side just before the Ruapuke Motor Camp.
Travelling by bus from Hamilton to Raglan:
Buses leave from The Transport Centre (Anglesea Street) 10.15am; 3.45pm; 5.40pm Monday to Friday and 10.15am and 3.45pm Saturday and Sunday. We can collect you from Raglan or Te Uku (cost $20). Buses leave from other city destinations at different times. Phone 0800 428 75463 for more information.
Travelling from Auckland:
Turn off at Ngaruawahi, towards Raglan and turn right when you get to highway 23 (the road to Raglan). Continue on past Te Uku and turn left at Te Mata Road. (A large sign to Bridal Veil falls is also indicated at this turn off). Travel about 5 minutes along this road then turn right into Ruapuke Road. (You will see Te Mata school on this corner as you turn). Travel for a further 15 minutes or so along Ruapuke Road which becomes Whaanga Road as it nears the ocean. There are some sections of gravel along these roads and travelling with lights on is helpful for vision. Parito is found on the left side just before the Ruapuke Motor Camp.
(Make sure, especially, to turn right into Ruapuke Road just BEFORE the Te Mata School. If you miss this turn off you will head towards Kawhia)
If you need transport to Parito:
We are able to collect you from Raglan or Te Uku (cost of $20) or from Hamilton (cost of $50) or Auckland ($100) if this is needed.
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