THE TRAVEL YOGI
New Zealand Yoga Adventure
Trip in One Word: Audacious
What You’ll Experience in New Zealand
On this New Zealand yoga retreat adventure, you’ll soar through Milford Sound, wander through quaint mountain towns, paddle through stunning nature and spend a day learning and laughing on a working farm. No trip to the Central Otago region would be complete without a taste of their stunning vintages, farm fresh cuisine and nights under Nation Park dark skies. The special pace, and Kiwi outlook on life, will quickly take over and you’ll be soaking in each nature-filled local moment with gusto.
How You’ll Experience New Zealand
The south island of New Zealand has striking natural beauty, heart-thumping nature-based adventure and farm life, whether animal or vine based, that consistently showcase the Kiwi attitude toward living with, and appreciating, the natural amazingness with which their island has been blessed. You’ll enjoy farm-to-table meals, nature-based adventure, Central Otago wines and nighttime stars that rival the most striking daytime landscapes on this New Zealand yoga adventure. Your days in the countryside will be balanced with daily yoga at our eco-chic home-away-from-home. Let Mother Nature awe your senses on this yoga retreat in New Zealand.
How You’ll Feel When You Return Home
After your New Zealand yoga retreat adventure, nature will a part of your soul and you’ll never be without the memories of paddling down a quiet river beneath snow-capped mountains or the simple joy of calling out commands to the unbelievably fast sheep dogs. The hum of the bees and their delicious honey and the beauty of days spent living among the vines mean you’ll return home from this New Zealand yoga retreat adventure relaxed, rejuvenated and forever dreaming of southern skies. Head home with new friends, new words (we challenge you not to want to welcome everyone from now on with “Kia ora”) and amazing memories that you’ll never forget.
Adventure Details
Queenstown
Glenorchy
milford sound
Upcoming Dates
Jennifer Prugh
Jennifer Prugh
Jennifer Prugh is passionate about guiding students toward discovering what is possible in life when we bring our whole selves to each moment. She is the founder of Breath Together Yoga, a yoga studio, tea house and wellness center that offers over 100 classes a week for every level of practice, as well as the founder of the Joy of Yoga 200 and 300/500 hour teacher trainings.
Jennifer leads yoga adventures and retreats all over the world. A professional artist with a master’s degree in Art and Consciousness Studies, she was an associate professor for eight years at Cogswell College where she taught storytelling, mythology and creativity. She began practicing yoga in 1989, and teaching yoga after in 1999 following the death from cancer of her greatest mentor, her father. in 2021 she published a large format photography book, River of Offerings, 12 journeys following the path of the Ganges River, which you can find at your favorite bookstore or on Amazon.
Jennifer left higher education to teach yoga exclusively, in the words of Joseph Campbell, “ to follow her bliss.” Her online classes can be found on yogaanytime.com and YouTube @BreatheTogetherYoga. Jennifer is president of the board at the Tibetan Children’s Education Foundation, and because education changes the world, she enthusiastically encourages people to sponsor the education of Tibetan children and children of refugees from neighboring Indian countries.
She lives with her husband Will, their son Liam, and their golden retriever, Hobbes and River.
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What's Included
- Yoga most mornings & each evening
- 1 night lux Queenstown hotel accommodation
- 6 nights country-lux hotel accommodations
- Locally sourced cuisine
- Packrafting day in the Rees Valley
- Local rural farm experience
- Get out of town and onto a real, working NZ farm. Learn how to run the dogs, sheer the sheep and generally just get mucked in for a fun day out
- Central Otago vineyard afternoon and (of course) tasting
- Rural morning hike though the gorgeous NZ hills
- Nights under a blanket of stars can only be complimented by a morning in the hills
- A beekeeping experience to learn about Manuka honey and the little fliers that make it possible
- Milford Sound fly-tour day
- Fly out over the sound and enjoy the scenic fly-bys of stunning mountains, glaciers and waterfalls
- Cruise the sound and its amazing sights and picnic before taking flight back ‘home’
- Free time to stroll Queenstown
- Transfers (on arrival and departure days only) from the Queenstown airport
What's Not Included
- International airfare to Queenstown
- Two lunches
- Additional excursions
- Alcohol (outside of the included wine at tastings)
- Items of a personal nature/souvenirs
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Gratuities
Accommodations
Queenstown and the south island of New Zealand are a fun and natural mix of comfort and local influence; uniquely New Zealand. Rooms all have their own en suite bathrooms and room decor ranges from country chic to modern, depending on our location. On this New Zealand yoga retreat adventure you can expect to revel in stylish comfort in your room and the incredible natural beauty of the region.







Itinerary
For this yoga retreat in New Zealand, schedules will vary slightly and final itineraries will go out to the travel crew about a month prior to departure. Our schedule below gives you an overall picture of what a weeklong yoga retreat on the gorgeous south island of New Zealand will look like:
1
DAY ONE
- Late morning arrival to Queenstown
- Transfers arranged from the Queenstown (on arrival and departure days only)
- Check-in and enjoy the afternoon exploring Queenstown
- Come together for a proper Kiwi welcome dinner
2
DAY TWO
- Local specialties served for breakfast
- Hop on a coach for a drive out to the countryside
- Dive into Kiwi life and start off your New Zealand yoga retreat adventure on a working south island farm
- Watch and get hands-on on a working NZ farm: run the dogs, sheer the sheep and enjoy a day out in nature
- Enjoy a late lunch en route through Queenstown
- Arrive to our Kinross cottage home for the next few day
- Check-in and enjoy some time to soak in the views of the surrounding vineyards and distant hills
- Come together for early evening yoga
- A delicious dinner follows as well as your first night nestled in the Kawarau Dark Sky Park offering absolutely stunning views of the Milky Way and Southern Hemisphere stars
3
DAY THREE
- Early morning coffee and tea available
- Morning yoga class followed by breakfast
- Head out this morning for an easy-to-moderate hike affording stunning views and forest/river crossings
- Head to a local cafe for lunch to recharge for the afternoon
- Today you’ll suit up (literally) for a beekeeper-for-a-day experience
- Join professional beekeepers, fully kitted out in your own marshmallow bee suit, to open a hive and learn the inner workings of these titans-of-natural-world-industry
- Learn to appreciate these little guys for the global pollinators that they are and discover what defines real honey and its health benefits
- Find out how the nectar becomes honey and then uncap, filter and bottle your own jar of the golden good stuff
- Enjoy a tasting of New Zealand Manuka honeys and be prepared to be fully impressed by these little guys
- Head back to the cottages and enjoy dinner (possibly drizzled with some of your own honey!)
4
DAY FOUR
- A late morning, longer, yoga session followed by breakfast
- Enjoy a relaxing morning on property strolling through the vineyards, soaking in the hot tub or head into the charming town of Arrowtown
- Tuck into a delicious lunch before heading out amongst the vines
- Enjoy a educational walk through the vineyards with our hosts
- The Central Otago region is well known for its delicious wines and the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris varietals in front of our cottages are no exception
- Discover the magic of the region’s unique varietals and how local collaboration has yielded some delicious, and award winning, wines
- After a tasting, stroll back to the cottages for evening yoga
- Dine together and enjoy a last night under Dark Park skies
5
DAY FIVE
- Morning breakfast and packing
- Say goodbye to our lovely hosts and get ready for a day of pure NZ adventure
- Today we’re hitting the Rees Valley for a scenic rafting experience for any/all levels
- This chill-by-design rafting day brings the fun of packrafting and the slow flow of the river to life
- Pulling off the river and packing out, it’s time to head west
- Settle in at our eco-lodge in stunning Glenorchy (yes, this is LotR country)
- Come together for evening yoga and locally sourced sustenance
6
DAY SIX
- Morning yoga session followed by breakfast
- Gear up for a flight, cruise and picnic in Milford Sound (weather dependent)
- Fly out to Milford Sound and the panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Mt Aspiring National Park, the Tasman Sea and Fiordland National Park
- Fly past the ever-snowcapped mountains and glaciers: Olivine Ice Plateau, Earnslaw Burn Glacier and Mt Tutoko Glacier
- Land at the base of Mitre Peak and board a ship and cruise out towards the Tasman Sea
- Cruise by Stirling Falls and enjoy the crazy beauty of the region from air and sea
- Picnic in the Sound
- Fly ‘home’ via a different scenic route and soak up all the available beauty
- Decompress on the mat with evening yoga and a delicious dinner
7
DAY SEVEN
- Morning yoga class and fresh breakfast
- In the event of inclement weather, today is a back-up day to fly to Milford Sound or to relax and enjoy Glenorchy
- Take this last full day in New Zealand to explore Glenorchy, stroll the shore of Lake Wakatipu, book a massage or any additional excursion you may fancy
- Lunch will be on your own today so you can dine on the farm fresh options on property or try a cafe in town
- If town is calling you can hop in for a ride to Queenstown for the day
- Come back together for a final evening yoga session
- Enjoy a relaxing and delicious farewell dinner at ‘home’ as you say goodbye to new friends and New Zealand
8
DAY EIGHT
- Morning breakfast, hugs and goodbyes
- Transfer to the Queenstown International Airport for the start of the journey home
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Frequently Asked Questions
A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to New Zealand. As a requirement for entry, your passport must be/have: valid for at least three months from your date of departure from New Zealand and have at least one blank stamp page. Please check your passport expiration date. If any of these requirements are not currently being met, you must have your passport renewed.
An electronic travel authorization is required for U.S. citizens traveling to New Zealand. Travelers should apply for their New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) at least one week prior to arrival. You can click here to access the NZeTA application and begin the process. As entry requirements can change, please visit the State Department’s page for New Zealand for up to date information.
Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements well in advance of their adventure.
Please schedule your flights to arrive in and depart from Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand. Additional details will be included in your Welcome Email, which will be automatically sent after booking, as well as in the travel app you will receive shortly afterward.
Please note that transfers are only included within the flight stipulations that will be outlined in the information provided after booking. However, The Travel Yogi is happy to assist with transfer arrangements and additional nights if you choose to arrive early for the adventure or extend your stay.
Speaking from experience, we always strongly recommend travel insurance. This yoga adventure is a big investment of time, energy, imagination and funds and travel insurance is your safe guard in the event that an unforeseen situation arises. You will also want to know that you are covered medically if a sheep bites off a finger (kidding!!).
Absolutely! The food is delicious and, as often as possible, locally sourced. All dietary requests should be able to be accommodated provided that you notify us at least four weeks in advance. Please contact The Travel Yogi with any dietary questions.
Yes! Wifi is readily available at all properties.
On this adventure, you will need to bring your own yoga mat with you. Classes will be designed without props in mind, but bring any props you need to be comfortable in your practice.
Electricity in New Zealand runs on 230-240V. New Zealand utilizes the Oceanian plug type I. You may need an adaptor and converter, it will be up to you to check your individual electronics.
Once you book your trip, you’ll receive access to our travel app where you’ll find our suggested packing list to help you get trip-ready. In general, we recommend bringing comfortable yoga clothes, casual wear, a swimsuit and sturdy walking shoes for excursions.
Queenstown and the surrounding areas have a crisp alpine climate with beautiful seasonal changes. Summer brings long daylight hours and pleasant temperatures in the mid-60s to mid-70s°F (18–24°C). Even in warmer months, mornings and evenings cool and refreshing.
Wildlife sightings are always a highlight, but nature is wonderfully unpredictable—so while we hope to see plenty, Mother Nature ultimately calls the shots. In New Zealand’s South Island, you’ll definitely meet some of the country’s famous sheep during our farm visit, and you’ll also experience the region’s incredible beekeeping culture. While exploring places like Fiordland, Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring National Park, and the Tasman Sea, keep an eye out for fur seals, dolphins, seabirds, and possibly the curious alpine parrot known as the kea. With dramatic fjords, glaciers, and alpine landscapes all around, every day offers a chance for memorable wildlife encounters. 🙂
Yes! Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive a Welcome Email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so please purchase your travel insurance once you have deposited on this adventure.
