Abel Tasman Women's Wellness Retreat

Recommended Footwear

WE RECOMMEND FOR WALKING:
Comfortable walking shoes or sports sandals. Heavy hiking boots are not necessary on the well-formed coastal track. You can wear them if you prefer.

WE RECOMMEND FOR TIDAL CROSSINGS
Light shoes with fixed heel for walking on shells, rock and sand for short distances. They will get wet. There is time to change into walking shoes after tidal crossing.

NOT RECOMMENDED
Slides, jandals, flip-flops etc.

What to Pack for Yoga Retreat

Footwear

• Good sports/hiking shoes

• Shoes for tidal crossings

• Light shoes or slippers to wear at the lodges

• Walking poles will help with balance on rocky surfaces, and to relieve pressure on knee and ankle joints
  
  

Clothing

Quick-dry and thermal fibres are recommended for walking. Avoid cotton as it takes a long time to dry. Layers are the key to comfort:

• Warms layers - fleece/wool is recommended, hat and gloves

• Cozy lodge/yoga clothes

• Waterproof jacket with hood (disposable rain coats are for sale at our offices)

Other essentials

• Book/creative materials/journal for free time

• Re-usable water bottle to be filled at our office and lodges

• Insect repellent, sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses

• Hand sanitiser (please no tissues or hand wipes as they add to litter to the park)

• Phone/Camera with charger and memory card

• Swimwear and beach towel (optional)

• Credit Card for Wifi access. 

• Essential personal medication must be carried with you each day
  
  

Overnight gear

This is to be packed into the Lodge Luggage Bag that we supply.

• Casual evening clothes and light footwear

• Underwear, including socks and sleepwear

• Personal toiletries

• Flashlight/torch (on rare occasions, our generated electricity can fail)

• Sleep apnoea machines and battery chargers can be run on our generated electricity
  
  

Cellphone reception varies depending on your service provider. Click through to WiFi Internet and Cellphone Access for details.

Please do not bring valuable items or travel documents. There is safe storage at our Motueka office.

Click here to download your packing list.

What is included

As well as a wonderful holiday experience with skilled, friendly hosts, chefs and boat crew, your trip includes:

• yoga mat/block/strap - to borrow (you may bring your own if you prefer)

• all meals from lunch on your first day to lunch on the last day of your trip. Our innovative wilderness menus are sourced from environmentally responsible providers. All meals on this retreat will be vegetarian.

• fresh fruit, hot drinks, water, juice and a range of snack foods are available throughout the day

• all linen (bedding and towels) at the lodges

• waterproof plastic liners for bags

• 30 litre daypacks are available to borrow

• 40 litre lodge luggage bag (47x35x25cm) is yours to keep. Click here for image and dimensions.

• Hiking mug - to keep

Extra Gear for Wellness Retreat

As well as the list of what to bring on a multiday trip with us, bring a yoga mat and comfortable exercise gear. Include a warm, snuggly layer for an enhanced relaxation experience.