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Reconnect with nature, food & each other. Unique foodie experiences, weddings, charming accommodation
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A paddock to plate ethos where we make all our food with love and from scratch. Accommodation available for nightly rent 7 days per week, workshops, functions and special events on designated dates. Bistro open Thurs/Fri/Sat with function/wedding bookings available 7 days.

04/11/2026

What’s happening at The Falls Retreat this weekend? We are open all day Friday , Saturday & Sunday!
🍕Serving delicious wood fired pizzas and other seasonal dishes made from scratch using local and homegrown produce from our kitchen veggie gardens
🍹Try our range of incredible house made cocktails and sodas including the popular Hugo Spritz made with our homemade elderflower cordial, plus craft beers and NZ wines
🧖‍♀️ Experience our Forest Spa - available for private one hour sessions, only 2 spots remaining for Saturday! Switch between the heat of the traditional sauna and coolness of the plunge pool while immersed in nature 🍃
🏡Stay with us! Waterfall cottage is available on Friday for a last minute getaway or check out our new glamping site. It’s the perfect place to escape with our Bistro and sauna just steps away!
Wander around the kitchen veggie gardens, let the kids loose on the playground, visit the chooks and explore the orchard.
Experience The Falls Retreat this weekend!

03/11/2026

Operating a small Hospo / tourism business in rural NZ has gifted us the ability to think on our feet, act quickly and “make do” with minimal resources. Yesterday was such an occasion when the oven in our Log Cabin broke- with new guests imminently arriving we made the decision to remove the oven from our house and swap it over ( so yes it means I have now inherited the broken one!) Thanks to the help of a “ can do” attitude where our housekeeping & maintenance team jumps in to lift and clean and some amazing tradies that answer our emergency calls ;)

01/11/2026

This week we have been busy getting our glamping site ready and guess what, we got ourselves a brand new bell tent! Our Lotus Belle had gone mouldy so we had to act fast to source ourselves a new model and we are super happy with the end result thanks to Josh from Nomadic who helped us through the buying process. . A photo shoot is now on the cards for next week so this sneak peek will have to do for now . We have weekend availability over the next few weeks so be sure to grab it while you can!

29/10/2026

A busy little week involving 2 weddings and an awards ceremony! So Far we have hosted a beautiful intimate wedding on Wednesday followed by a function for Thames Valley Badminton Club on Thursday.
Our Bistro is open TODAY 30/10 and Sunday 1/10 from 11.30-late but please note we are closed all day on Saturday 31/10 for another special wedding!

26/10/2026

As part of our 15 year celebrations we are wanting to acknowledge and celebrate some the many people within our community who have been part of our journey. And where better to start that with the OG owners, Rick & Jill Davis. This lovely Couple were running our place as Goose Farm Tea Rooms ( who remembers this?) when we stumbled across it while we were on holiday back in 2006. Rick & Jill trusted us to continue their legacy and have remained our friends and loyal customers, along with their extended family. We feel so truly grateful of the hard work they invested when establishing this property and that they entrusted us to continue their legacy for us all to now enjoy. ❤️

21/10/2026

Labour weekend is just around the corner and this weather has us feeling the vibe! Spring has definitely arrived which also marks the start of Elderflower season and we are back to making our house made cordial .
Which means the HUGO COCKTAIL is back! Who remembers this from last year? This is our best selling seasonal cocktail and is only available for a limited time so be sure to pop up this weekend for a cocktail or nibble in our courtyard!
Bistro is open FRI / SAT /SUN from 11.30-late serving a menu based on delicious organic produce plus craft beers , NZ wines and seasonal housemade mocktails and cocktails with good vibes! . Be sure to stop in or reserve a table to avoid disappointment!

19/10/2026

WE ARE HIRING! Looking for a part time housekeeper to take care of our beautiful cottages, glamping site and sauna. This is not your average “ cleaning” gig , it’s your chance to part of an awesome team alongside people that care about their job, in a beautiful environment with staff benefits including staff meals and access to a sauna .
This needs to be someone with experience of housekeeping with an attention to details and the ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.

Approx 12 hours over 3 days per week / 10-2pm . Please apply by sending your resume / details of your experience to [email protected]

14/10/2026

Feeling pretty quiet here this week with no cars or bikes coming through! This is due to essential Maintenance work being done on a section of SH2 in the Karangahake Gorge between 9am-4pm every day PLUS tree felling on the section of the Hauraki Rail Trail that runs from our place through to the swing bridge .
In light of this , here’s what’s happening here this weekend :
🚧 Friday 16th October - CLOSED due to access!
💍 Saturday 17th October- CLOSED as we are hosting a wedding
🍕 Sunday 18th October - Bistro OPEN as normal from 11.30-late. Be sure to reserve a table to avoid disappointment and get your awesome food fix!

12/10/2026

Did you know that you can nourish your gut and boost your well-being with probiotic-rich kombucha! Join our kombucha-making workshop to discover the art of fermentation, learn how to brew your own delicious, gut-friendly drink, and bring the goodness of probiotics into your daily routine
Date : Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 10-12noon
Cost: $99pp
Includes:
* Morning tea and nibbles on arrival
* An interactive workshop with Nicki Murray-Orr
* Recipe / instruction booklet
* A scoby to take home
* Delicious shared lunch
Suitable to come solo or as a group, maybe even as a staff get together! Book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited!

04/10/2026

We felt incredibly honoured to host an intimate wedding of just 17 people earlier this week. Beautiful Spring weather showcased our stunning ceremony site overlooking Owharoa Falls , incredible food made from scratch and the loveliest of guests ( plus a karaoke session! ) made for the perfect day ❤️

Address

25 Waitawheta Road
Waikino
3682

Telephone

07 863 8770

Website

http://www.fallsretreat.co.nz/

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