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STORIES FROM RIPPLES
Ideas, places and design inspiration — all part of what makes staying here feel different.


Nowhere else in NZ feels like this
You won't find this anywhere else in New Zealand. Not just a place to stay. A place that stays with you. Rolling hills. Mist lifting slowly. This is where people start to exhale. Explore more from one place We've created this 14-day guide for our guests to help you make the most of all there is to do. Mornings arrive slowly here No rush. No noise. Just space. Hot water. Cool air. You don’t realise how much you needed this. “4 nights wasn’t enough.” Views that quietly become p

Trudy Denize Ripples Retreat
Apr 131 min read


Featured in NZ Guide’s “12 Best Unique Stays in the North Island!"
Ripples Retreat has been featured in New Zealand Guide’s “12 Best Unique Stays in the North Island.” Discover why guests love our handcrafted riverside cabins for romantic escapes, family adventures, and group getaways.

Trudy Denize Ripples Retreat
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Uncovering the Hidden Gems of a New Zealand Vacation: Your Ultimate Travel Guide
New Zealand is so much easier to get to with more direct flights being added.

trudy@stayatripples.co.nz
Nov 30, 20234 min read


Travelling with Teens in New Zealand
Let's face it, we love them to bits but travelling with teens and tweens isn't always easy! Here are our 5 top tips that have made our 3...

Trudy Denize Ripples Retreat
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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