Rock Retreat Bed and Breakfast Öko-Retreat

Rock Retreat is a perfect place to get away from it all.It is ideal and popular with families,honeymoon couples,artists,musicians and writers.Great for reconnecting with yourself and your loved ones to enjoy well needed conversations that we often don't make time for in our busy lives. Curl up with a book by the log fire in winter or in the hammock on the balcony in summer.

Experience the peace and tranquility whilst absorbing stunning mountain and limestone views of the central North Island and our wild west coast hill country.

We have the best of both worlds. Peace and tranquility, yet only a short drive to Waitomo Caves village and Marokopa beach. We are minutes from the action, Caving, Black Water Rafting, Abseiling, Climbing, Bouldering, Surfing, Fishing, Walking, Bike riding, Kayaking & Ziplining.

We pride ourselves on being an eco friendly,self sufficient accommodation. Walk the Rock Retreat Rocks walk 30 minutes or The Misty mountain walk 1hr15mins right from Rock Retreat or have a free guided walk of our stunning Stubbs QE11 ,800 acre native bush covenant if you book 3 nights or more.Bookings required in advance.

Rock Retreat B&B is an eco friendly self sufficient cottage accommodation,completely separate to main house.Our source of power driven by solar and wind.

We accommodate 4pax comfortably,one oversized Queen bed in main room and two singles in loft above.Bathroom includes a bath,shower,toilet and washing machine.

Continental breakfast provided in cottage.Barbecue available for guests own use.

There is no WiFi access,but there are free WiFi options at The General store and The Huhu cafe in Waitomo village.

We are more than happy to book any Waitomo activities during your stay.It is a good idea to buy a 027 sim card for your cellphone when you arrive in New Zealand.

Book a Swedish/Relaxation Massage with Tanzanite Beauty therapy in the privacy of your own cottage,and relax.

Even though we have a lot of bookings for four adults,Rock Retreat is better suited to families of four,two adults,two children.Please be aware of this before booking.

Guest access:
Relax on your own private covered deck and watch the Tui and Bellbirds enjoy the flax.Look out for Kereru(wood pigeon) and N.Z Falcon.Spot our mountains on a clear day you will see Mount Hauturu,Pirongia,Kakepuku,Te Aroha,Maungatautari,Pureora,and Tongariro National park.