The Ultimate Adventure, Yoga and Hiking Retreat in New Zealand

About the retreat

Yoga Master Ulrica Norberg and travel- and hike producer Maria Söderholm have designed a unique concept that combines the highest quality body, mind and spirit adventure. A blend of hiking, nature, culture and yoga in some of the world’s most fascinating places where human nature meet earth nature in beautiful serene union.

In 2020 our destination is New Zealand. A country with a phenomenal richness in culture, nature and health.

Ulrica and Maria knows New Zealand very well. Ulrica has spent much time here and Maria has worked as a tour guide. They have picked their favorites which sets out to be a very unique and special adventure, and an ideal way to experience this breathtaking country.

Everyday has its own special frame, a rhythm one might say where each day lead to the next. Maria and Ulrica are very experienced in designing these trips to make the optimal blend of rest, activity, learning and experiencing. You will be integrating with nature through fantastic hikes, enjoy daily yoga and meditation sessions and get to know New Zealand from the inside out.

Imagine yoga and meditation in beautiful nature backdrops, hiking through spectacular landscapes, walk in rainforests, ice climb on a glacier, meeting the locals, discover The Hobbiton movie set, try local wine tasting and learning about the tradition of the Maoris.

In our retreats we prioritize great accommodation and high quality foods, as organic and mindful as we can get. Yes, this adventure will be mesmerising and definitely memorable for as long as you live.

In terms of travel, we will begin the adventure from the City of Auckland on the North Island. 

Useful information

• Dates: 23rd of January - 7th of February 2020
  • With the possibility to extend the retreat from 23rd of January to February 14th 2020
• Location: New Zealand
• Prices:
  • Part #1 with plane tickets included (from Oslo/Stockholm/Copenhagen): SEK 65 900 per person when two people are travelling together.
  • Part #1 with only domestic flight Christchurch – Auckland: SEK 53 900 per person when two people are travelling together.
  • Part #1+2 with plane tickets included (from Oslo/Stockholm/Copenhagen): SEK 90 800 per person when two people are travelling together.
  • Part #1+2 with only domestic flight Queenstown – Auckland: SEK 78 800 per person when two people are travelling together.
  • Additional fee single room (part #1): SEK 13 500
  • Additional fee single room (part #1+2): SEK 26 000
• Included in the price:
  • Flights: Oslo/Stockholm/Copenhagen – Auckland // Queenstown – Oslo/Stockholm/Copenhagen
  • 12 nights in hotels as specified in the itinerary
  • Swedish tour leader and yoga master
  • 2 yoga classes a day
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • English speaking tour guides as specified in the itinerary
  • Half day trip with wine tasting to Waiheke Island
  • Guided tour Hobbiton movie set
  • Cultural perfomance at Tamakai
  • Guided walk Tongariro Crossing
  • Transfers with private coach between destinations
  • Airport transfers
• Additional, extended trip:
  • 6 nights in hotels as specified in the itinerary
  • 1 overnight cruise, Doubtful Sound
  • Swedish tour leader and yoga master
  • 2 yoga classes a day
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Transfers with private coach between destinations
  • Airport transfers
• Teachers: Ulrica Norberg, yoga teacher & Maria Söderholm, tour leader
• What to bring: Yogamat, bottle for water, proper shoes for hiking, raincoat
• Organizer: Australienresor in cooperation with Ulrica Norberg and Maria Söderholm