YOGA · HIKE · RESTORE
Join our all-inclusive Wanaka Retreat with Jessie Chapman & the Radiance team
South Island, New Zealand
NOVEMBER 2026: Sunday 15 – Friday 20
MARCH 2027: Sunday 14 – Friday 19
OCTOBER 2027: Date coming soon
Our all-inclusive New Zealand yoga retreat brings together morning and afternoon yoga, scenic hiking through spectacular landscapes, wholesome vegetarian meals, and guided evening relaxation – staying in lovely mountain-view accommodation just outside Wanaka.
Jessie Chapman and the Radiance team have been welcoming small groups to their home away from home in New Zealand since 2017, and love sharing the New Zealand Yoga Hike Restore Retreat journey in these stunning surrounds.
Wanaka sits in the heart of the Otago region on New Zealand’s South Island – surrounded by mountains, glaciers, rivers, and crystal-clear lakes – a beautiful natural setting for yoga, hiking, and deep restoration.
With an abundance of care and experienced guidance from Jessie and facilitators, everyone is warmly welcomed and well looked after on our yoga retreats in New Zealand.
The Daily Retreat Journey
Wake up in stunning mountain view surrounds
7:00 am – Morning yoga practice
9:00 am – Fresh juice & buffet breakfast
10:00 am – Set off for our day’s hiking adventure
1:00 pm – Picnic lunch on the trail
4:00 pm – Return home, rest & refresh
5:30 pm – Afternoon restoration yoga
7:00 pm – Vegetarian buffet dinner
8:15 pm – Yoga nidra, pranayama or meditation
End your day with deep, restorative sleep
You’re invited to join in all the yoga classes, guided hikes, and walks – or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.
5-Night New Zealand Retreat - Dates & Rates
All rates are in AUD and include 5 nights accommodation, all meals, return transfers from Queenstown, guided hikes, yoga, and lakeside sauna.
Sunday 15th - Friday 20th November 2026
Single Room, King bed, shared bathroom – $3,965
Twin Room, King & Single bed shared bathroom – $3,575 per person
Twin Bunk Room, your own set of bunks, shared bathroom – $3,335 per person
Twin or Couple’s Room, private bathroom – $3,765 per person
Couple’s Cabin, Queen bed, bathroom + jacuzzi – $3,895 per person
Single Cabin, Queen bed, bathroom + jacuzzi – $4,375
Sunday 14th - Friday 19th March 2027
Single Room, King bed, shared bathroom – $4,395
Twin Room, King & Single bed, shared bathroom – $3,995 per person
Twin Bunk Room, your own set of bunks, shared bathroom – $3,695 per person
Twin Share or Couple’s Room, private bathroom – $4,395 per person
Couple’s Cabin, Queen bed, bathroom + jacuzzi – $4,495 per person
Single Cabin, Queen bed, bathroom + jacuzzi – $5,395
October 2027 - Date coming soon
Full room options and rates coming soon
Many people join our yoga retreats NZ solo – booking a single room or sharing with another participant.
Returning Radiance Retreat guests receive a 5% repeat guest discount. Let us know in your Registration form.
To book: Complete the registration form to receive your retreat information letter – including getting here, what to bring, and payment details. A $400 deposit confirms your place.
What's Included - New Zealand Yoga Retreat
5 nights retreat accommodation
Return group transfers from Queenstown and Queenstown Airport
Morning and afternoon yoga classes
All vegetarian breakfasts, dinners and hiking lunches
All-day fresh fruits, teas, coffee and snacks
4 days guided hiking adventures
Some silent walking periods on the hikes
Evening relaxation, meditation and pranayama
Cedar sauna and lake dip session
Free time to visit Wanaka town or simply rest
Not included: Airfares, travel insurance and massages – available to book in-house.
Accommodation
For this yoga retreat New Zealand we stay in a peaceful hilltop lodge set on beautiful grounds just 15 minutes from Wanaka. With magnificent mountain views in every direction, expansive gardens, and fresh alpine air, it’s a deeply relaxing place to rest between yoga and hiking adventures.
Accommodation options include private cabins, single rooms, couple’s rooms, and share rooms – each clean and comfortable for a good night’s sleep. Guest facilities include indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, a kitchen with all-day water, teas, coffee and fresh fruit, wi-fi, laundry facilities, a drying room for boots and jackets, and hairdryers in bathrooms.
Retreat Hosts
Your New Zealand yoga retreat hosts are Jessie Chapman and Lee Purdie – a warm and experienced pair who have been sharing the yoga retreat NZ journey since 2017.
Jessie has been teaching yoga since 1997 and is passionate about yoga as a nourishing tool for life – in particular restorative yoga to replenish the body’s systems, quieten the mind, and cultivate emotional stability. She is the author of four yoga books (HarperCollins) including the bestseller Yoga Postures for Your Body, Mind & Soul and co-creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD Series.
Lee Purdie has been part of the Radiance family since 2006, bringing warmth, yoga adjustments, and genuine care to every class and every day. Lee joins Jessie guiding the hikes throughout the week; bringing her love of movement and connection to the whole retreat experience. Meet the team >
Yoga, Restoration & Stillness
Each day on our yoga retreats in New Zealand is centred around morning and afternoon yoga, combined with guided hiking through breathtaking landscapes. All classes are suitable for every level – from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners. Guests receive individual guidance and hands-on adjustments from Jessie and Lee, with props provided throughout.
Jessie’s morning classes combine gentle flowing sequences with breath awareness and longer held postures to cultivate strength, flexibility, correct alignment, and awareness. Afternoons are restorative yoga – a slower, quieter practice to deeply rest the body, slow the body’s systems, and replenish natural energy levels. As evening falls, yoga nidra and pranayama guide you into stillness, calming the mind and nervous system for deep, restful sleep.
Hiking Trails – New Zealand Yoga Retreat
The Wanaka area offers some of the most spectacular hiking in New Zealand – with stunning lakes, National Parks, mountains, rivers, and glaciers all within reach. Our hiking days – or ‘tramping’ as they say in New Zealand – are about the journey, allowing time to soak in the beautiful sights and sounds along the way.
Each day we set out together from the lodge, exploring a different trail through this beautiful yoga retreat New Zealand landscape. Trails average approximately 7-12 km per day with varying elevation – with options to take a flatter trail or go higher depending on how the group is feeling on the day.
Highlights include lake walks with turquoise water views, mountain trails through native bush, and river valley routes. Our hiking days incorporate periods of silent walking – a simple complement to the yoga practice, allowing time to fully absorb the natural surroundings.
Guests who prefer an easier pace are catered for and there’s always the option to enjoy a rest day and simply relax in the beautiful surrounds. Full hiking details and a what-to-bring list are emailed upon registration for your yoga retreat NZ.
Retreat Meals
Our New Zealand yoga retreat meals are prepared by a passionate local caterer using fresh, seasonal produce.
Breakfasts are a hearty buffet with plenty of variety to fuel the day’s hiking. Lunches are packed sandwiches with tasty trail treats to carry in our daypacks – enjoyed in stunning outdoor settings along the way. Dinners are warm, abundant, and nourishing – a lovely way to end a full day of yoga and hiking on our yoga retreats in New Zealand.
Fresh water, teas, coffee, and fruit are available throughout the day. All meals are vegetarian with vegan, gluten free, and special dietary requirements catered for with advance notice.
Arrival & Departure - New Zealand Yoga Retreat
Arrival Day
Our group pickup is at 3:00 pm from Queenstown town centre and 3:30 pm at Queenstown International Airport. After a scenic one-hour drive through stunning New Zealand countryside, we arrive at the lodge where you can settle in, enjoy refreshments, and take a gentle stroll around the property. In the evening, ease into your yoga retreat New Zealand with a relaxing yoga session, a welcome dinner, and a deeply restorative yoga nidra to prepare you for a restful first night.
Departure Day
On our final morning we enjoy a shorter yoga session followed by a farewell breakfast together. We depart the lodge at 9:30 am for our group transfer back to Queenstown Airport and town centre. If you have a later flight, luggage storage is available at the airport, giving you time to explore Queenstown at your leisure.
Additional Information
Many airlines fly directly into Queenstown International Airport – some direct, others via Auckland. If you’d like to extend your stay before or after the retreat, Queenstown and Wanaka offer a wide range of accommodation options and some stunning walks and sights to explore. Full arrival details for your yoga retreats in New Zealand are emailed upon registration. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Guest Testimonials
“Every day my breath was taken away with the beauty of this wonderful place and the calmness I felt after a day’s hike. I’ve sparked a new love of the yoga Jessie guided us through every morning and afternoon. I can’t recommend this retreat enough, I know I’ll be back. Thanks so much and to the beautiful people I spent the week with.” Louise – New Zealand Retreat
“The recent yoga retreats in New Zealand was a very special experience. The hikes were breathtaking, offering stunning views of towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, and golden hills. Even though some parts were challenging, it just added to the sense of achievement when we finally arrived at our destination. Jessie and Lee made the retreat truly special. Their warmth and passion created a nurturing space for transformation. Jessie’s yoga sessions were the perfect blend of challenge, relaxation and restoration, while Lee’s gentle support made everyone feel seen and cared for.” Bill – New Zealand Yoga Retreat
“Radiance Retreats’ NZ yoga and hiking retreat near Lake Wanaka was an incredible, generous and nourishing experience shared with a group of beautiful, like-minded people. From the cute animals at the accommodation – alpacas, bunnies, birds, horses – to the stunning Rob Roy Glacier hike, every day was perfectly balanced with hikes and restorative yoga – plus the vegetarian food, treats and juices were so wholesome and delicious! Jessie and her lovely team took care of every detail. I highly recommend this retreat!” Lesh – New Zealand Yoga Retreat
“Led by the loveliest guides, this New Zealand yoga retreat greatly exceeded my expectations. I came home completely refreshed and revitalised. It was simply the most beautiful restorative retreat with the perfect balance of yoga, hiking, stillness, stunning scenery, great people and amazing nutritious food. Loved every minute.” Alison – NZ Retreat
“Such a wonderful adventure in New Zealand amongst stunning scenery with daily yoga and hiking – what a joyful way to spend time on myself. Jessie, ably assisted by Lee, is a fabulous teacher and I can highly recommend attending any of her retreats. Was a much-needed time to practice some self-care.” Jennifer – New Zealand Yoga Retreat
Frequently Asked Questions
Our New Zealand yoga retreats are held just outside the stunning lakeside town of Wanaka on New Zealand’s South Island. We stay at a peaceful lodge located just 15 minutes drive from Wanaka, set on beautiful grounds with magnificent mountain views. Close to scenic hiking trails, lakes, rivers, and National Parks, this New Zealand yoga retreat offers a deeply restorative and nature-immersed experience.
On arrival day our driver meets retreat guests in Queenstown town centre at 3:00 pm and at Queenstown International Airport at 3:30 pm. The scenic drive to our lodge takes approximately one hour. Many airlines fly directly into Queenstown – some direct, others via Auckland. Full directions and arrival details are provided upon registering.
Each New Zealand yoga retreat includes 5 nights accommodation, return transfers to and from Queenstown and the airport, twice daily yoga, evening meditation and pranayama, daily guided hikes through the beautiful Wanaka region, all nourishing vegetarian meals, snacks and beverages, cedar sauna and lake dip, and free time to rest or explore Wanaka town. Full details are emailed upon registration.
Our guided hikes are designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of fitness levels. We explore scenic tracks around the Wanaka lake and mountain region – some gentle, some with higher elevation – with options to hike part of a trail or go higher depending on how you feel on the day. On some hikes the group naturally splits, with some guests taking a flatter route and others heading for a higher mountain challenge – everyone finds their pace and is well looked after. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to join our yoga retreat NZ – just a willingness to get outdoors and enjoy walking. There is always the option to enjoy a rest day and simply relax in the beautiful lodge surrounds.
Not at all. Our New Zealand yoga retreats are open to all levels – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Classes are taught with care and individual attention, with variations and modifications offered throughout. Jessie and Lee are experienced at making everyone feel supported and at ease from day one.