Aro Hā, Glenorchy: Inside NZ’s luxe wellness retreat

Aro Hā, Glenorchy: Inside NZ’s luxe wellness retreat
Aro Hā is about a 40-minute drive from central Queenstown. (Images: Supplied)
Cécile Meier
Flying to Queenstown on a Sunday morning in early April, I felt strangely nervous, not knowing exactly what was ahead. This anxiety seemed silly given I was heading to Aro Hā, the multi-award-winning luxury wellness retreat in Glenorchy. Aro Hā’s website showcased photos of lake and mountain views, a supremely Instagrammable outdoor hot tub, a yoga room and groups of smiling people hiking.  It promised daily yoga, hours-long, sub-alpine hikes and massages. Three of my favourite things – what could go wrong? Guest...

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