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Pihopa Retreat is a luxury lodge in Nelson, New Zealand, offering an experience of understated elegance, warm hospitality, and complete tranquillity.

29/10/2026

Some of the trees at Pīhopa have watched Nelson change for more than a century.

They give the grounds a sense of history that is easy to appreciate when you’re standing beneath them. Their scale, shade and presence are a reminder that this estate’s story began long before it became a retreat.

Next time you walk through the gardens, take a moment to look up.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

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29/10/2026

The gardens at Pīhopa come alive at this time of year, as fresh growth and spring colour bring a new energy to the grounds.

It’s a lovely season to spend time among the established trees and garden paths, noticing what’s changed since yesterday or enjoying a quiet moment in a favourite spot. As summer draws closer, the gardens become somewhere you’ll want to spend more of your stay.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

28/10/2026

There’s always time for another conversation over a drink at our poolside bar.

It’s the ideal place to settle in after a day exploring Nelson, share stories with friends and enjoy the warm hospitality that makes a stay here feel so personal.

Whether you’re toasting a special occasion or simply enjoying being away together, we’ll look forward to welcoming you.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

26/10/2026

Breakfast comes with a little Nelson history during your stay.

Served in historic Bishopdale Chapel, your chef-prepared breakfast is an opportunity to spend time in a building that has been part of the estate’s story for generations. It’s a setting worth lingering in, where the pleasure of a beautifully prepared meal sits alongside the character of a place with a past.

As you enjoy your coffee and consider the day ahead, you’re already discovering something of Nelson, before you’ve even left the grounds.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

25/10/2026

There’s another side of Nelson worth making time for.
Beyond the coast, cafés and galleries, the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary offers an opportunity to discover the region through its native forest and conservation story.

We are proud to be a Kaitiaki member of the sanctuary - it’s a connection that matters to us: caring for the places that make Nelson special is part of welcoming people here.

For guests who enjoy nature, a sanctuary visit can bring a different perspective to their stay. Take your time, look a little closer, and discover the work being done to protect this special environment.

If the sanctuary sounds like your kind of outing, speak with Sarah and the team - we can help you work it into your Nelson plans.

Photo credit: The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

22/10/2026

You don’t have to wait for an anniversary to spend a few lovely days together. Sometimes, finding space in the calendar is reason enough to book somewhere you’ve been looking forward to visiting.

Your private suite becomes a base for enjoying Nelson at your own pace, whether you’re heading out for dinner or spending an afternoon within the heritage gardens. With breakfast served in the chapel and the team on hand to help with your plans, there’s plenty to enjoy together.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

20/10/2026

With spring weather here and summer just around the corner, an afternoon by the pool is looking rather inviting.

Our heated saltwater pool and pool house make a lovely setting for spending the warmer days together. Enjoy a swim, settle in with a book, or simply spend a little time enjoying each other’s company before your evening plans begin.

When you’re planning your Nelson stay, leave an afternoon for this.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

18/10/2026

There’s room for a little friendly competition at Pihopa.

A game of pétanque or croquet can turn an afternoon in the gardens into something pleasantly absorbing.

Choose your opponent carefully. Or simply choose someone whose company you enjoy, whatever the score.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

15/10/2026

Leave a little room in your itinerary for yourself.

Our new Wellness Centre brings another dimension to a Pīhopa stay, with an infrared sauna, ice bath, outdoor spa, reformer Pilates and yoga space, and a fully equipped private gym - exclusively for our guests.

Perhaps your morning begins with movement. Perhaps an afternoon among the gardens leads to a soak in the spa, with views across Nelson and the surrounding hills.

Massage, facial and body treatments can also be arranged, subject to availability. A lovely reason to leave an hour unspoken for.

Explore our Wellness Centre and talk to us about making it part of your next stay.

www.pihoparetreat.nz/wellness-centre

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

14/10/2026

Set down the bags. Take a look around.

There’s a particular pleasure in arriving somewhere you’ve been looking forward to - opening the door, finding your bearings, and realising this is where you’ll be staying.

At Pihopa, your private suite is a place to settle into before the Nelson part of your visit begins.

Take a first look inside.

𝙋𝙞𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 - 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 5-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

Address

225 Waimea Road, Bishopdale
Nelson
7011

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 8pm
Sunday	6am - 8pm

Website

http://www.pihoparetreat.nz/

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