2 Best Yoga Retreats Near Wellington, New Zealand - Updated 2024

Melanie
Contributing Writer
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Wellington certainly lives up to New Zealand’s reputation of being picturesque. The country’s capital features various terrains and landscapes, including hills, a forest, and beaches, leaving you with plenty of attractions to choose from. It is also walkable, and some of the places you can explore on foot include Queens Wharf and Oriental Bay, where you can also try activities such as kayaking and rock climbing. Wellington Harbour is also another area where you can try these activities. The area also offers yoga retreats if you want to relax both mind and body. If you want to soothe your senses in New Zealand’s capital, check out the best yoga retreats near Wellington, New Zealand.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to yoga and wellness practices. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 21, 2024.

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1. Strathean Retreat Centre

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Had a lovely open day at Strathean, yoga and meditation under the trees, beautiful shared lunch and spiritual discussion. Thanks to all who came :)

Posted by Strathean Retreat Centre on Monday, February 5, 2018

This property is a spiritual retreat center that welcomes all. It is surrounded by greenery, helping create a relaxing environment to soothe your senses. The center regularly offers yoga and meditation retreats, typically starting on Friday evenings. Besides the yoga classes and meditation sessions, the retreat includes delicious vegetarian food and mindfulness exercises.

Both neophytes and expert yogis are welcome to join the yoga sessions. The activities in the program are optional, so guests have the freedom to join whichever activities they are interested in. This property is located about an hour away from Wellington.

Strathean Retreat Centre

Address: 212 Old Hautere Road, Te Horo, Kāpiti Coast 5582

Price: from 65 USD

Travelers Review: Fabulous 5 (from 1 review)

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2. Meditation Yoga Ashram Cabin - Retreat (from USD 113)

This listing is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy some privacy in between yoga sessions. The cabin sits in a garden and is furnished with an outdoor shower. A kettle is provided so you can prepare warm drinks for yourself. There’s WiFi here if you want to stay connected, but do try to limit your use of electronic devices so you can make the most out of your stay here. You will also have shared access to the kitchen, where you can prepare vegetarian food.

Yoga and meditation classes here are offered at no additional cost. If you’d like some sun, you can take a walk to get to the closest beach. Do make sure to keep any noise to a minimum in consideration of the other guests.

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Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand
64 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Hut 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room smelt delicious plenty of heating to keep warm comfortable bed (firm) a selection of teas
Host:
a pleasant stay and thoughtful host
open friendly helpful and warm hospitality
swami is a great host; generous helpful and an inspiration
swami madhuram was a really friendly and welcoming
kind of like living in a tiny cabin/house
Location:
excellent location fantastic host good shower pressure :) relaxing get away if you need some time out
beautiful place close to the beach kind enviroment and a great place to escape from the everyday life stress
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Experience a leisurely yoga retreat near Wellington

Wellington is a laidback city surrounded by natural beauty, making it a perfect destination for travelers seeking inner peace. Choose from the above yoga retreats if you want to gift yourself a vacation to relax your mind and body.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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