Win a Three-Day Signature Retreat at Parohe Island Retreat

On Kawau Island, a short boat ride from Auckland, Parohe Island Retreat pairs Scandinavian-inspired cabins with native bush and sheltered harbour waters — three-day retreats built around slow food, guided movement, and stillness.

Just beyond Auckland, across the water on Kawau Island, Parohe Island Retreat feels far more remote than the journey suggests. Sheltered beside Bon Accord Harbour and surrounded by native forest, it centres on one idea: slowing down.

Spread across 22 hectares, the 17 rooms — Scandinavian-inspired cabins, cabanas, a villa, and a historic honeymoon cottage — are woven into the landscape, each framing views of bush or harbour; the beach cabins add outdoor showers overlooking the estuary.

Parohe’s three-day signature retreats — Relax, Rejuvenate, and the new Resilience — combine plant-based meals from local produce with daily guided movement, walking trails, land and water activities, and wellness facilities including a pool, outdoor baths, and a sauna. Schedules are open, allowing you to indulge in activities and immerse yourself in the surroundings at your leisure.

The landscape stays central throughout: yoga amidst the bush, kānuka forest trails, and sheltered waters for swimming, kayaking, and paddle-boarding, with the pool, sauna, and baths offering quiet pauses between activity.

Its appeal lies in seclusion, simplicity, and deep immersion in nature — close enough to Auckland for a weekend, yet set apart by the Hauraki Gulf, a reminder that luxury often resides in space, time, and landscape.

Win a three-day retreat for two at Parohe Island Retreat valued at $2,880

Enter your details in the form below to be in the draw.

* Entries close on 30 October 2026. The winner will be contacted by email on 2 November 2026. Entry is open to those aged 18 or older. Bookings must be made directly with Parohe Island Retreat, and the stay must occur before the end of March 2027. The booking is subject to availability and is for a maximum of two guests. Travel to and from the location is not included. By entering, you agree to receive occasional email communications from Nook Publishing Ltd and Parohe Island Retreat.

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