THE PERFECT BASE TO EXPLORE THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND with three national parks.

LOCATED 2 hours from nelson, 2.5-hours from blenheim, marlborough & 3.5 hours from christchurch and

within 2.5 hours from the Abel Tasman National Park, 1.5 hours from the kahurangi national park & nelson lakes national park.

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.

BY CAR

Take a scenic 2-hour road trip from Nelson, 2.5 hours from Blenheim, Marlborough or 3.5 hours from Christchurch. Rent efficient hybrid vehicles or classic cars and we can help you book luxury vehicles and executive drivers for transfers or guided tours to or from the estate.

BY PLANE

Fly directly to the estate in a private chartered flight. Maruia River Retreat have a private 500-metre airstrip and hanger.

BY HELICOPTER

Join us by helicopter, a breath-taking scenic flight from Nelson, Blenheim, Kaikoura or Christchurch.

SCENIC & AERIAL TOURS OR TRANSFERS

Your Maruia River Retreat hosting team can assist you with your individual travel and transfer needs. Private flights and scenic aerial tours can be arranged to and from the property with Murchison Heli Tours.

Maruia River Retreat is a great base for exploring the beautiful Nelson-Tasman Region, the food and wine haven Marlborough, the towns and coastlines of the West Coast and leave taking the TranzAlpine Train to the rest of the South Island.

Here are some recommended local transfer providers and escorted tours operators:

Stephen of Rent-a-Classic

Nelson-based: Sue of NZ Rentacar, Jennifer of Trips and Transfers, John of Executive Limousines and Rob of Murchison Heli Tours

Christchurch-based: Mike of ChaufferNZ

Brian and Paula of Wild South Discovery