AN EXCLUSIVE, INTIMATE LUXURY LODGE, RETREAT & WELLNESS SPA AT THE ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK.

The retreat, located near Nelson, New Zealand, is renown for its gourmet Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine where every ingredient has been selected for its positive contribution to health and wellness. Indulge in the spectacular setting, original art and antiques, and unparalleled service. With the Abel Tasman National Park at your doorstep, pristine nature presents a kaleidoscope of constantly changing colors and patterns.

NEW ZEALAND’S SPLIT APPLE RETREAT IS UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE EVER VISITED BEFORE.

There’s also every opportunity at the Retreat to relax and BE PAMPERED

Immerse yourself in the pristine surrounds, saltwater infinity swimming pool, beaches, spa and  detoxifying sauna, a plethora of massages, acupuncture, meditation, and other stress reduction therapies. DISCOVER MORE

The Retreat’s EXCLUSIVE gourmet menu is individually CRAFTED for guest's TASTEBUDS

Taking into account your food preferences, as well as dietary requirements, our culinary artists create exquisite dishes with optimal health benefits in a series of fresh, delicious, gourmet dishes. While you treat your senses, relax in the knowledge that while you're doing your body a favor, it’s odds on you’ll be leaving lighter than when you arrive. DISCOVER MORE

CONCEPT

The Split Apple Retreat was built by a couple determined to provide a luxury, restorative oasis at one of the most beautiful spots on earth.  Guests leave feeling better and lighter than when they arrive.

YOUR HOSTS

Lee Nelson is a retired doctor who specialises in making people look – and feel – as good as they can, through thoughtful food, expert nutrition and relaxation.

His wife Pen is a highly-qualified chef who has incorporated the philosophies of ultimate health into her gourmet cooking, with a range of mouth-watering dishes that are featured in our new recently released cookbook.

They’ll personally design an itinerary that will suit your every need.

Environmental Sustainability

For every confirmed reservation Split Apple Retreat donates to the Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust / Te Poari Koro Tui. This charitable trust has the vision that the forests and beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park will once again be filled with the birdsong that awakens and delights visitors.

By working in partnership with tourism operators, the Department of Conservation, Project Janszoon and the community we are protecting and enhancing the biodiversity in order to improve the experience of visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park.

We utilise enthusiastic volunteers to undertake extensive predator control along the coast, plant and maintain native trees and manage the population restoration of some of New Zealand’s precious native species such as the South Island Robin/Toutouwai and Saddleback/Tieke.

Should you wish to add further to the Abel Tasman ecosystem we would welcome your donation. Your support is greatly appreciated by the entire ecosystem of Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South Island),  Aotearoa (New Zealand).