Pricing and Conditions
| High season | Low season | |
|---|---|---|
| (Nov - Mar) | (Apr - Nov) | |
| Per night | $435.00 - $545.00 | $435.00 - $465.00 |
Set beside the Mangaotaki River - a peaceful riverside escape where days slow down and time stretches out.
Handcrafted four-poster bed designed for deep rest and slow, unhurried mornings.
Outdoor bath at dusk - where the day slows down and the stars and the Milky way begin.
Swim, fish or kayak directly from the cabin - at your own pace, in your own time.
Fish for abundant rainbow and brown trout in the beautiful Mangaotaki River that runs straight passed your front door.
Neighbouring the dramatic limestone Denize Bluffs and Hobbit™ filming locations - just next door.
Waking slowly, with nothing to do but watch the light move across the valley.
Unhurried moments, together - the kind you don’t plan, but remember.
Thoughtfully designed for ease and comfort - a space that flows effortlessly from cooking to relaxing.
Romantic handcrafted riverside escape - outdoor bath, stargazing, tranquillity.
1314 Mangaotaki Road, Piopio, New Zealand.
“The highlight of our New Zealand honeymoon.” A handcrafted riverside cabin near Waitomo Caves, where guests slow down and stay longer. Outdoor bath, private river swimming from the cabin, and a perfect base for exploring for days.
“The highlight of our New Zealand honeymoon.” A handcrafted riverside cabin near Waitomo Caves, where guests slow down and stay longer. Outdoor bath, private river swimming from the cabin, and a perfect base for exploring for days.
Set beside the Mangaotaki River - a peaceful riverside escape where days slow down and time stretches out.
Handcrafted four-poster bed designed for deep rest and slow, unhurried mornings.
Outdoor bath at dusk - where the day slows down and the stars and the Milky way begin.
Swim, fish or kayak directly from the cabin - at your own pace, in your own time.
Fish for abundant rainbow and brown trout in the beautiful Mangaotaki River that runs straight passed your front door.
Neighbouring the dramatic limestone Denize Bluffs and Hobbit™ filming locations - just next door.
Waking slowly, with nothing to do but watch the light move across the valley.
Unhurried moments, together - the kind you don’t plan, but remember.
Thoughtfully designed for ease and comfort - a space that flows effortlessly from cooking to relaxing.
Romantic handcrafted riverside escape - outdoor bath, stargazing, tranquillity.
| High season | Low season | |
|---|---|---|
| (Nov - Mar) | (Apr - Nov) | |
| Per night | $435.00 - $545.00 | $435.00 - $465.00 |
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$60per extra person after 2 people.
Free farm tour for stays of 4 + nights. We love welcoming families Ripples Retreat is a magical place for kids to explore Both cabins sit beside flowing water and are unfenced, so children must be closely supervised by a sober adult. If you’re bringing children under 4 years, please contact us before booking. No pets, parties, smoking or vaping. Two-night minimum; 3–5 nights on long weekends, summer holidays and Easter. Single-night stays may be available last minute and between bookings.
Cancellations made 21 days or more before arrival are fully refundable, though we always prefer to rebook you - no one should miss a stay at Ripples Retreat. We recommend purchasing travel insurance for unexpected changes.
“We planned three nights… and didn’t want to leave.” River Song Cabin at Ripples Retreat is a handcrafted riverside retreat designed to help guests slow down & reconnect. Set on a peaceful farm near Waitomo Caves, the cabin sits above a clear river pool for swimming, kayaking or simply unwinding. Evenings are spent soaking in the outdoor bath under star-filled skies.
Perfect for couples or small families, it’s an easy base for exploring caves, waterfalls, the wild West Coast & nearby Hobbit™ filming locations - without needing to repack each day. Many guests arrive planning to explore, & end up staying longer. Enjoy a complimentary farm tour when you stay 4 nights or more. Highly rated by guests, with awards from Airbnb & Booking.com
1314 Mangaotaki Road, Piopio, New Zealand.
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