Retreat to the Rainforest on the West Coast of New Zealand
Ribbonwood Retreat is located in the heart of Glacier Country on the secluded West Coast of New Zealand, a short 5-minute drive to the hub of Franz Josef Glacier village. The property is set upon two and a half acres of manicured grounds alive with native bush and lush lawns abundant with birdlife.
Nestled on the doorstep of Westland National Park, our boutique stay offers two separate accommodation options made up of The Cottage and the Waiho Suite. The Cottage is a cosy and private fully self-contained 40-square metre Scandinavian-inspired abode crafted from natural wood boasting glacier and mountain views. Sink into a divine King bed with crisp, quality linens and make use of the additional single bed if needed. Experience and incredible West Coast sunset or sip your favourite wine, alfresco under the stars on the expansive deck. The two-bedroom Waiho Suite offers exclusive use of the entire top floor of your hosts home with views of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site with vistas that travel as far as the eye can see, inviting you to truly let go, relax and let nature envelop you.
Our breakfast menu offers fresh produce from our garden along with homemade and local ingredients. Will you opt for the fresh fruit crepe, cooked breakfast with farm-fresh eggs, homemade bread and preserves or our famous vegan waffles?
Nestled on the doorstep of Westland National Park, our boutique stay offers two separate accommodation options made up of The Cottage and the Waiho Suite. The Cottage is a cosy and private fully self-contained 40-square metre Scandinavian-inspired abode crafted from natural wood boasting glacier and mountain views. Sink into a divine King bed with crisp, quality linens and make use of the additional single bed if needed. Experience and incredible West Coast sunset or sip your favourite wine, alfresco under the stars on the expansive deck. The two-bedroom Waiho Suite offers exclusive use of the entire top floor of your hosts home with views of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site with vistas that travel as far as the eye can see, inviting you to truly let go, relax and let nature envelop you.
Our breakfast menu offers fresh produce from our garden along with homemade and local ingredients. Will you opt for the fresh fruit crepe, cooked breakfast with farm-fresh eggs, homemade bread and preserves or our famous vegan waffles?
Home Away From Home in Franz Josef Glacier
Profuse birdlife
Surrounded by established native trees
Our resident botanist, Jo
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Spectacular mountain and glacier views
Comfortable beds with 100% cotton line-dried linen
Fresh produce from the garden, homemade & local ingredients
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Sustainability ethos is at the heart of our values
We make our soap in-house, NZ crafted, chemical free toiletries
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Garden To Plate
Ribbonwood Retreat is passionate about providing an exceptional, wholesome breakfast experience as part of your stay.
Most of the ingredients used on our breakfast menu are grown in our expansive edible garden so you can be rest assured you are getting a fresh and nutritious start to your day!
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Most of the ingredients used on our breakfast menu are grown in our expansive edible garden so you can be rest assured you are getting a fresh and nutritious start to your day!
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AdventureYour haven nestled amidst the rainforest makes the perfect base for adventure and explore the surrounding area.
On offer is an array of self guided and guided activities such as hikes of all durations and levels, the nearby Lake Mapourika invites you to cool off on a hot summers day - pack a picnic, SUP, Kayak or go fish with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours, take a scenic flight over the glacier in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, skydive New Zealand's longest free fall, book the once in a lifetime Franz Josef Glacier Heli-hike, soak in the famous Waiho Hot Tubs, treat yourself to a massage at Spa Escape and so much more! 
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SustainabilitySustainability ethos exists at the heart of our values. This is why we use environmentally friendly cleaning products, make our soap in-house and provide NZ-crafted, chemical-free shampoo and conditioner. We have planted 500 trees on the property as a carbon reduction initiative and are actively involved in community environmental projects.
Ribbonwood Retreat gained finalist position in the Sustainability Awards. These awards celebrate business excellence in our region and acknowledge the valuable contribution West Coast businesses are making to our local economy. 
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UnwindRibbonwood Retreat is intimately connected to the surrounding wilderness & birdlife.
Native gardens, expansive lawns, West Coast rainforest, farm valleys and the towering Southern Alps with its kaleidoscope of lakes, glaciers, rivers and streams are never far from the eye. As you step outside your homely retreat, it is easy to embrace relaxation, jump off the conveyer belt of life and let nature envelope you. All while, you can find the hustle & bustle of our boutique village with an array of world class cafes, restaurants and tours in merely a 5 minute drive. 
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