10/10 Excellent
Elsimarie G.
30 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rejuvenating at Ruakituri
Elsimarie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Entire home
Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage
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Reviews
8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 72906.3 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ruakituri, Hawkes Bay
- Onepoto Bay105 min drive
- Lake Waikaremoana122 min drive
- Te Urewera National Park137 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1 Queen size bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Queen size bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 Queen size bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Sitting room
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1 Upstairs
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Bathroom 3 Garage
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage
The Ruakituri Retreat offers a secluded escape with 70 km of world class trout fishing. A place where you choose your own pace. Perfect for a break away to seek adventure and tranquility.
The Retreat is nestled deep in the Ruakituri Valley which meanders its way beneath the spectacular Huiarau mountain range. The retreat offers a unique opportunity to experience the pristine scenic beauty of New Zealand's rural and wilderness countryside.
Set on 15 acres of private rural land the Retreat is surrounded by exotic and native bush. The property offers private river frontage with serene river views of the famous Ruakituri River from the rooms and grounds.
The Ruakituri river offers approx 70 km of arguably some of the best rainbow and brown trout fly fishing in the world. All trout are wild, which when combined with the rugged river environment they live in makes for world class fly fishing. The Ruakituri is an internationally renowned trout fishery with scenic beauty, large stretches of fishable water and the chance to catch a magnificent trophy trout!
As well as stunning scenic beauty there is the opportunity to experience wilderness hiking, fly fishing for large wild rainbow and brown trout, recreational painting or relax and enjoy the friendliness of the local farming community.
The range of hiking trails and bush walks accessible from the Retreat are sure to satisfy all fitness levels and ages. From a gentle stroll around the grounds or down to the river, a full day trip to Waitangi falls, or a 4 day trek around beautiful lake Waikaremoana, this area offers stunning scenery parallel to any in New Zealand.
The retreat is approx 1 hr drive from the famous Eastwood Hill Arboretum.
A great place to take the family to fish, swim, hike, picnic, canoe and just enjoy the tranquil setting.
The 3 minute journey from the river view veranda to the home pool to catch a 5lb trout virtually off your front lawn is fantastic!
Special conditions:
A cleaning fee of $80 applies to all bookings. Smoking is not allowed inside but is allowed outside only.
Dishwasher should be put on before guests depart.
House is ideal to accommodate families and is well set up to cater for traveling fly anglers to use as a base to fish the Ruakituri River and surrounding region.
The small organic orchard beside the house offers a range of seasonal fruit which are free to be used by guests during their stay.
Please email for all booking inquiries
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Additional cost per person/per night for more than 3 people (Required, NZ$25.00 per person)
The Retreat is nestled deep in the Ruakituri Valley which meanders its way beneath the spectacular Huiarau mountain range. The retreat offers a unique opportunity to experience the pristine scenic beauty of New Zealand's rural and wilderness countryside.
Set on 15 acres of private rural land the Retreat is surrounded by exotic and native bush. The property offers private river frontage with serene river views of the famous Ruakituri River from the rooms and grounds.
The Ruakituri river offers approx 70 km of arguably some of the best rainbow and brown trout fly fishing in the world. All trout are wild, which when combined with the rugged river environment they live in makes for world class fly fishing. The Ruakituri is an internationally renowned trout fishery with scenic beauty, large stretches of fishable water and the chance to catch a magnificent trophy trout!
As well as stunning scenic beauty there is the opportunity to experience wilderness hiking, fly fishing for large wild rainbow and brown trout, recreational painting or relax and enjoy the friendliness of the local farming community.
The range of hiking trails and bush walks accessible from the Retreat are sure to satisfy all fitness levels and ages. From a gentle stroll around the grounds or down to the river, a full day trip to Waitangi falls, or a 4 day trek around beautiful lake Waikaremoana, this area offers stunning scenery parallel to any in New Zealand.
The retreat is approx 1 hr drive from the famous Eastwood Hill Arboretum.
A great place to take the family to fish, swim, hike, picnic, canoe and just enjoy the tranquil setting.
The 3 minute journey from the river view veranda to the home pool to catch a 5lb trout virtually off your front lawn is fantastic!
Special conditions:
A cleaning fee of $80 applies to all bookings. Smoking is not allowed inside but is allowed outside only.
Dishwasher should be put on before guests depart.
House is ideal to accommodate families and is well set up to cater for traveling fly anglers to use as a base to fish the Ruakituri River and surrounding region.
The small organic orchard beside the house offers a range of seasonal fruit which are free to be used by guests during their stay.
Please email for all booking inquiries
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included); Additional cost per person/per night for more than 3 people (Required, NZ$25.00 per person)
Property manager
breakaway
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ruakituri
Located in Ruakituri, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gaiety Theatre is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Urewera National Park and Onepoto Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ruakituri, Hawkes Bay
What's nearby
- Alexandra Park - 72 min drive
- Morere Hot Springs - 98 min drive
- Bushmere Estate - 101 min drive
- Matawhero Wines - 101 min drive
- Onepoto Bay - 105 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window7.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
8.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4/10 Poor
NATASHA O., Tauranga
3 February 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We did not stay we left and went home due to cleanliness
NATASHA O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Demetri B.
13 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upgraded Ruakaturi Hilton...
Demetri B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maryna N.
16 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Maryna N.
10/10 Excellent
Frankie Y.
29 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great country retreat
Frankie Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Zoe B.
5 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time to Relax
Zoe B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
6/10 Okay
CANDICE K.
17 January 2020
Liked: Listing accuracy
Quiet and serene
CANDICE K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ger D.
14 January 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing short of a retreat
Ger D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Peggy P.
13 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Peggy P.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Lesley W.
8 March 2018
The lodge is in a perfect location for anglers and provides perfect solitude for non-anglers.
Lesley W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
5 April 2017
Ideal spot on the river, shame about the extreme weather we had!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
1 March 2016
Despite a few issues with the water supply which the owner very quickly resolved, my family and I en
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
29 February 2016
Didn't feel it was as attractive the second time as the first, the house really needs some work done
About the host
Hosted by breakaway
As 3 keen fly fishing anglers who had fished extensively throughout New Zealand we found the fly fishing on the Ruakituri River to be consistently the best we had experienced anywhere, so when the opportunity to purchase the Retreat came up we grasped it. The house overlooks the river and the property runs right down to the rivers edge, it is very picturesque and with access to walk from the house to be at the first pool below the house within 5 minutes is fabulous.
The grounds are such a relaxing place for us as there are no neighbors nearby and the trees surrounding the grounds provide great privacy.
We have taught our partners and children to fly fish and nurture a love for the outdoors and wilderness. It is a place that has provided great joy to our families and the friends we take to visit the valley and importantly it has provided a strong central pillar to bind our friendship together since we purchased the property in 2005
We continue to spend time either together or with our families at the Retreat and it provides a great chance to connect and have some great fun as well as some of the best fly fishing for large trout on the planet.
The grounds are such a relaxing place for us as there are no neighbors nearby and the trees surrounding the grounds provide great privacy.
We have taught our partners and children to fly fish and nurture a love for the outdoors and wilderness. It is a place that has provided great joy to our families and the friends we take to visit the valley and importantly it has provided a strong central pillar to bind our friendship together since we purchased the property in 2005
We continue to spend time either together or with our families at the Retreat and it provides a great chance to connect and have some great fun as well as some of the best fly fishing for large trout on the planet.
Why they chose this property
The location of the property was a major reason for purchasing the Ruakituri Retreat. The Ruakituri River was rated the #2 river in New Zealand by NZ Fish & Game's last angler survey. The survey takes place every 5 years and covers 800 rivers in NZ. Arguably the Ruakituri is one of the top fly fishing rivers for large trout in the world. Accommodation in the Ruakituri Valley is quite limited and there are no other riverfront properties of this quality available for rent.
The setting for us was also a strong reason, as the property has 15 acres of land along the river. The house has a commanding position looking over the river and is surrounded by green fields and beautiful trees. Our families love the peace and quiet but also love the great fly fishing, swimming in the river in the summer, as well as rafting and kayaking. We also do a lot of back country hiking and camping in the wilderness areas accessible from the end of Ruakituri Valley Road which is near the start of the Te Urewera National Park designated as a wilderness area.
The setting for us was also a strong reason, as the property has 15 acres of land along the river. The house has a commanding position looking over the river and is surrounded by green fields and beautiful trees. Our families love the peace and quiet but also love the great fly fishing, swimming in the river in the summer, as well as rafting and kayaking. We also do a lot of back country hiking and camping in the wilderness areas accessible from the end of Ruakituri Valley Road which is near the start of the Te Urewera National Park designated as a wilderness area.
What makes this property unique
Set on 15 acres of private park like grounds with the nearest neighbours half a kilometer away the tranquility is awesome.
The house is situated about 50 meters above the Ruakituri River and the view from the private veranda which looks down the river and across to majestic hills and rural scenes is amazing. With no town lights or near neighbours the stars at night are incredible. The rural community in the valley makes it a very friendly place to be.
Although cities can be fun places, leaving them behind for a few days to experience the remote and picturesque beauty of the Ruakituri valley is fantastic therapy.
The world class fly fishing, swimming, kayaking the river or walking or hiking opportunities in the area provide multiple options for visitors.
The house is situated about 50 meters above the Ruakituri River and the view from the private veranda which looks down the river and across to majestic hills and rural scenes is amazing. With no town lights or near neighbours the stars at night are incredible. The rural community in the valley makes it a very friendly place to be.
Although cities can be fun places, leaving them behind for a few days to experience the remote and picturesque beauty of the Ruakituri valley is fantastic therapy.
The world class fly fishing, swimming, kayaking the river or walking or hiking opportunities in the area provide multiple options for visitors.
Languages:
English
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