Ongarue Valley Retreat

08/10/2026

Maybe stay a little longer 🌿

Sometimes one night just isn't quite enough.

Maybe it's the peace and quiet, the green hills, the birdsong in the morning, or having a coffee on the deck with nowhere you need to be.

There's something rather lovely about slowing down for a while and simply enjoying where you are.

And sometimes, the best part of getting away is deciding you're not quite ready to leave.

05/10/2026

Spring colour at OVR

I'd keep this one simple too. The tulips are the whole point.

A little more colour appearing every day

The tulips are finally opening at OVR after months of winter green, it's lovely seeing the garden come back to life.

Spring has definitely arrived in Ongarue.

02/10/2026

Not a bad spot for the morning coffee ☕️

Spring is definitely making itself known in Ongarue. The paddocks are ridiculously green, the tulips are coming out and the mornings are getting just that little bit warmer.

I think this might be my favourite time of year here.

01/10/2026

Morning finds - What are these?

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

This cheeky visitor has discovered that the Doris plum blossom at Ongarue Valley Retreat is apparently rather tasty.

The kererū are regular visitors around here, although this one seems considerably more interested in eating the spring garden than admiring it.

Just another little sign that spring has arrived in Ongarue.

Adventure when you want it. Peace and quiet when you don't.

26/09/2026

"Your spring stay"

23/09/2026

Spring in Ongarue doesn't always arrive quietly 🌈

A little rain, a little sunshine… and then this over the hills at OVR.

Some views are worth stopping what you're doing for.

20/09/2026

Spring has arrived this is Ongarue right now

31/07/2026

This is one of the reasons I love calling the Central North Island home. ❄️

A winter day on Ruapehu, then back to the peace and quiet of the valley.

After the recent snowfall, the mountain is looking incredible and it’s a pretty special time to explore this part of New Zealand.

There’s so much more to a Ruapehu winter than a day on the slopes. Take the road less travelled, explore a little further, and make the journey part of the experience.

Snow days. Country nights.

Ongarue Valley Retreat
Slow down. Reconnect. Explore the heart of New Zealand.