We accommodate 4pax comfortably, one oversized Queen bed in the main room and two singles in the loft above. The bathroom includes a bath, shower, toilet and washing machine.
Continental breakfast is provided in the cottage. Barbecue is available for guests own use. There is no WiFi access, but there are free WiFi options at The General store and The Huhu cafe in Waitomo village.
We are more than happy to book any Waitomo activities during your stay.
It is a good idea to buy a 027 sim card for your cellphone when you arrive in New Zealand.
Rock Retreat is a perfect place to get away from it all. It is ideal and popular with families, honeymoon couples, artists, musicians and writers. Great for reconnecting with yourself and your loved ones to enjoy well-needed conversations that we often don't make time for in our busy lives. Curl up with a book by the log fire in winter or on the balcony in summer.
Book a Swedish/Relaxation Massage with Tanzanite Beauty therapy in the privacy of your own cottage, and relax during your busy holiday schedule.
Even though we have a lot of bookings for four adults, Rock Retreat is better suited to families of four, two adults, two children. Please be aware of this before booking.
Relax on your own private covered deck and watch the Tui and Bellbirds enjoy the flax. Look out for Kereru(wood pigeon) and N.Z Falcon.Spot our mountains on a clear day you will see Mount Hauturu,Pirongia,Kakepuku,Te Aroha,Maungatautari,Pureora,and Tongariro National park.
Biddy, Rich, Hazel and Fern live on the premises. Guests can choose how much contact they would like to spend with their hosts. Whether it be a cup of tea and organising activities in Waitomo or surrounding areas or a walk on the farm.
The Waitomo and Hauturu highlands are peaceful and tranquil with stunning views of the central North Island. Views of the Tongariro National Park, volcanoes Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngaruhoe(Doom) and Mt Ruapehu and many more volcanic mountains that are now extinct. All of which give stunning views in all directions.
Working sheep and Cattle farms surrounding, completing your rural escape from the city. Many native birds enjoy the vast native tree plantings that we have planted and use us as a flight path between the Stubbs farm QE2 bush covenant and the Ngatapuwae Department of Conservation reserve.
We don't advertise as being a five-star accommodation! We have a lot of five-star ratings through the review system. Please read the description of Rock Retreat carefully before choosing to book. Previous guests love the uniqueness, stunning views and remoteness of Rock Retreat and are experiencing what we think to be some of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes. They also love the fact that we have handbuilt the cottage ourselves out of recycled native New Zealand timbers and created a space that is functional and the perfect little getaway.
Rock Retreat has been handbuilt by Biddy and Rich out of recycled native timbers and joinery. We trust you will respect this and enjoy peace and tranquillity. Leaving this retreat just how you found it for others to enjoy.
