Facial
The skin is gently prepared using an organic milk cleanser and a botanical steam wash to deeply open up pores and eliminate surface impurities. A natural walnut or fruit-enzyme scrub is gently massaged into the skin to remove dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and softer layer underneath. Receive an intensive, uplifting massage using vitamin-rich […]
Massage
Sit down with our wellness expert to discuss skin sensitivity and muscle tension, followed by a sensory test to choose your preferred organic essential oils. Begin the therapy with a soothing warm water foot soak infused with Himalayan pink salt and fresh flower petals to ground your energy and start relaxation. Transition to the massage […]
Kids playground
Kids are welcomed at the secure entry gate by trained supervisors, given safety wristbands, and guided through a fun, animated warm-up game to start the day. Enjoy a high-energy session featuring premium multi-tier jungle gyms, spiral slides, and secure bridge walks designed to test balance and build physical confidence. Spend time in a shaded, sensory […]
Quartz mine track
Gather at the exploration hub for an interactive introduction to the region’s unique crust and the fascinating natural science behind crystal formation. Step onto a specialized trail where the ground beneath your feet naturally sparkles with thousands of tiny, raw quartz fragments embedded directly in the soil. Arrive at the historical open-pit mining site to […]
Waterfall track
Start your adventure at the base camp with a warm welcome, a short safety briefing by expert naturalists, and the distribution of eco-friendly trekking gear and refreshments. Begin the trek through a dense canopy of ancient trees where you can learn to identify rare local plant species and listen to the morning chorus of exotic […]
Wild Food Festival – only 67 kms from Jackson’s Retreat!
A West Coast Tradition Wild Food Festival – The name says it all! Only 67 km’s from Jackson’s Retreat Back in 1990 a Hokitika woman Claire Bryant instigated the very first celebration of local wild foods. Her wine cellar was very well stocked with a home brew of West Coast gorse flower wine and people […]
Ngarimu Walking Track
Walk through the bush Tent Sites to the Rain Forest bush line and you’ll find….. Track : Quartz Mine Site – 3 hours return trip, Take a beautiful Rain Forest bush walk then zig-zag up the abandoned Battery Road to the site of a historic Quartz Mine where quartz was crushed for its gold content. […]
Glow worms
Glow Worm Dells – a fun night-time adventure! We have 4 sites to check out! Did you know – the light from a glow worm comes from an organ which is the equivalent of a human kidney! These little glowing wonders of nature can be seen along the creek banks where it is damp and […]
Local flora and fauna
Jackson’s Retreat is lucky to share the home of an extensive range of native birds. Many of our native birds are critical for dispersing seeds and pollination of native trees. Kereru, which was protected from hunting in 1922, also known as Wood Pigeon spread the seeds of trees with large fruit such as Miro, Puriri, […]
Around Lake Brunner Cycle Race
Around Lake Brunner Cycle Race – only a 20min drive from Jackson’s Retreat to the start line! Around Brunner started as a 130km sealed circuit cycle ride taking you through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer. In 2015 the Enduro, 2 laps of the traditional ride being 260km was introduced […]