Location
at the heart of it all
The perfect base to explore the South Island of New Zealand
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.
At the centre of it all, Maruia is convenient for exploring the beautiful Nelson-Tasman Region, the food and wine haven of Marlborough, the towns and wild coastlines of the West Coast, and taking the TranzAlpine Train to the rest of the South Island.
We are also close to numerous stunning national parks: Nelson Lakes National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, and Paparoa National Park.
Getting Here:
We can assist you with your individual travel and transfer needs
Vehicle:
2 hours from Nelson & the West Coast
2.5 hours from Blenheim & Marlborough
3 hours from Christchurch
3.5 hours from Kaikoura
If you don’t have your own vehicle, you can rent a regular car, efficient hybrid, or classic cars. Alternatively, we can help you to book luxury vehicles and executive drivers for transfers or guided tours to or from the estate. No matter where you are coming from, the drive is beautiful and there is much to see along the way.
Scenic Flight:
Fly directly to the estate in a private chartered flight. Maruia River Retreat have a private 500-metre airstrip and hanger.
Helicopter:
Private flights and scenic aerial tours can be arranged to and from the property with Murchison Heli Tours.
Recommended Local Transfer Operators:
Stephen of Rent-a-Classic
Sue and Hamish of NZ Rentacar
Henrik of Black NZ
Jennifer of Trips and Transfers
Zane and Elissa of Wine, Art & Wilderness
John of Executive Limousines
Rob of Murchison Heli Tours
Mike of ChaufferNZ
Brian and Paula of Wild South Discovery
Landing on the Maruia Airstrip
