Essential glamping package

Add extra touches to make a dream glamping experience.

The perfect blend of comfort & nature

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with our Essential Glamping Package, offering luxurious accommodation as your base for a serene escape. Elevate your stay by adding our gourmet options, including a fresh, delicious breakfast, bbq option, or a beautifully curated artisan platter. Whether you choose to start your day with a wholesome meal or indulge in local delicacies under the stars, our flexible add-ons allow you to craft the perfect glamping experience, tailored just for you. Ideal for those seeking comfort, tranquility, and a touch of personalised luxury.

We invite you to view our three accommodation options for this package – The Jungle Den, Marrakesh and the River Haven – and look forward to welcoming you to River Oaks Retreat.

 

The perfect blend of comfort & nature

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with our Essential Glamping Package, offering luxurious accommodation as your base for a serene escape. Elevate your stay by adding our gourmet options, including a fresh, delicious breakfast, bbq option, or a beautifully curated artisan platter. Whether you choose to start your day with a wholesome meal or indulge in local delicacies under the stars, our flexible add-ons allow you to craft the perfect glamping experience, tailored just for you. Ideal for those seeking comfort, tranquility, and a touch of personalised luxury.

We invite you to view our three accommodation options for this package – The Jungle Den, Marrakesh and the River Haven – and look forward to welcoming you to River Oaks Retreat.

 

Accommodation

Gallery: Step inside the Jungle Den

Enjoy seclusion, five-star glamping and your own private pathway to Wainui River when you stay at the Jungle Den. Whether you’re a honeymooner, celebrating a relationship milestone, or you just want some quality time away, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with the Jungle Den. 

Jungle Den: Essential Glamping Package

Location

River Oaks Retreat, Whakamarama, about 20 mins from Tauranga

Sleeps

Two – one King-sized bed with French linen

Cooking

There is a kitchenette and a premium barbecue

Bathroom

Tiled bathroom with shower, toilet, hand basin & bamboo and cotton bath towels

Power

Solar (the tent has power sockets)

Price

Starts from $825 for two nights. Children aged 7+ only.

Elevate your stay options

Enhance your glamping experience at River Oaks with the extra options below.

Platter

Our artisan platters feature produce that’s from the farm and local sources. Please contact us 48 hours in advance of your arrival with any dietary requirements.

BBQ Hire & Dinner

We’ll provide a barbecue plus items for a cook it yourself dinner. Please contact us with any dietary requirements at least 48 hours before your booking.

Breakfast

Ingredients provided for cooked and continental breakfast options (to cook & prepare it yourself). Please contact us at least 48 hours before with dietary requirements.

FAQ

For FAQ about check in times and key points about visiting a working farm, please head to the River Oaks Retreat FAQ page.

Cancellation Policy

For information about our cancellation policy head to the Policy page.

Tent Front View

Accommodation

Gallery: View the Marrakesh

The Marrakesh features a Moroccan style interior, a plush queen-sized bed and a queen with a single bunk above. It has a living area, a small kitchenette, fully equipped with utensils, and a hot tub on the deck that’s just a stone’s throw away from a stunning river and native bush. Plus, there is plenty of space to play lawn games too!

Kindly note that some of the photography shows a barbecue. This has since been replaced by a four-burner gas hob,

The Marrakesh: Essential Glamping Package

Location

River Oaks Retreat, Whakamarama, about 20 mins from Tauranga

Sleeps

Five – two queen-sized beds and a single bunk.

Cooking

There is a kitchenette and a four-burner gas hob.

Bathroom

Tiled bathroom with shower, toilet, hand basin & bamboo and cotton bath towels

Power

Solar (the tent has power sockets)

Price

Starts from $900 for two nights. Children any age.

Elevate your stay

Enhance your glamping experience at River Oaks with the extra options below.

Platter

Our artisan platters feature produce that’s from the farm and local sources. Please contact us 48 hours in advance of your arrival with any dietary requirements.

BBQ Hire & Dinner

We’ll provide a barbecue plus items for a cook it yourself dinner. Please contact us with any dietary requirements at least 48 hours before your booking.

Breakfast

Ingredients provided for cooked and continental breakfast options (to cook & prepare it yourself). Please contact us at least 48 hours before with dietary requirements.

FAQ

For FAQ about check in times and key points about visiting a working farm that has river access please head to the River Oaks Retreat FAQ page.

Cancellation Policy

For information about our cancellation policy head to the Policy page.

Accommodation

Gallery: View River Haven

Designed for comfort and relaxation, the River Haven cabin features a country vibe interior, a plush king-sized bed, and a private deck. Just like the Jungle Den, this is perfect for every couple seeking to escape from the world and spend time together in a magnificent setting.

Watch this space as we’re expanding the space and features, with work due to be completed mid-November. Booking availability shows when you head to the booking page.

The Cabin Deck
The Cabin

River Haven: Essential Glamping Package

Location

River Oaks Retreat, Whakamarama, about 20 mins near Tauranga

Sleeps

Two – a king sized double bed

Cooking

There is a kitchenette and a premium barbecue

Bathroom

Bathroom with toilet, hand basin + covered outdoor shower + an outdoor bath on the deck

Power

Solar (the tent has power sockets)

Price

Starts from $750 for two nights. Children aged 7+ only. Availability shows when you go to the booking page.

Elevate your stay

Enhance your glamping experience at River Oaks with the extra options below.

Platter

Our artisan platters feature produce that’s from the farm and local sources. Please contact us 48 hours in advance of your arrival with any dietary requirements.

BBQ Hire & Dinner

We’ll provide a barbecue plus items for a cook it yourself dinner. Please contact us with any dietary requirements at least 48 hours before your booking.

Breakfast

Ingredients provided for cooked and continental breakfast options (to cook & prepare it yourself). Please contact us at least 48 hours before with dietary requirements.

FAQ

For FAQ about check in times and key points about visiting a working farm, please head to the River Oaks page.

Cancellation Policy

For information about our cancellation policy head over to our Policy page.

“From the moment we arrived till the moment we left we had an amazing time. Stunning location. Beautiful hot tub, delicious food from the farm. River dips and gazing across farmland to deer and cattle. Highly recommend.”

– Emma

“What a wonderful place to step back from the hustle of life. The birds, the river…. The comfy bed and outdoor bath!! Off the grid but still creature comforts. Was only 25min from our home in Tauranga but felt like it was way out in the wilderness. Highly recommend it.”

– Tina

“What a perfect and cute cabin with everything you need. Bed super comfortable, nice outdoor area. The amazing outdoor bath and the special treats were the cherry on the top of the cake. It was an ideal spot to unplug and relax.”

– Rita

“Absolutely amazing place, we really enjoyed our time there. We barely saw a soul - it was very quiet and private. The outdoor bath was wonderful and we loved jumping in the river! Made our honeymoon perfect!”

– Summer

“Loved the seclusion of the cabin. Watching the deer come through the bush, listening to native bird life, watching pheasants and rabbits coming to check us out. All this happening while having a well rested soak in the outdoor bath. Turn your phone off, de-stress and reconnect with nature and yourself.”

– Jas & Pam

"It was absolutely awesome, the river was amazing and the outdoor bath really topped everything off. Loved how environmentally friendly everything was too."

– Rachel

“This was the perfect birthday getaway. The well thought out details, ie, soaps, lotions and oils were a great touch. The sound of the river was bliss at night! We cannot wait to return soon!”

– Lyndall & Niels

“This was the perfect birthday getaway. The well thought out details, ie, soaps, lotions and oils were a great touch. The sound of the river was bliss at night! We cannot wait to return soon!”

– Lyndall & Niels

“Fell straight into relaxation mode as soon as we left the car. This place has been decked out so beautifully - all the details really transport you to a completely different world. It has been a beautiful stay. Thank you, River Oaks, for sharing your lovely space with us.”

– Lucy

“Stunning views, the stars and night sky made me miss home back in South Africa, especially when the stag was roaring. Thank you for this amazing experience. Will definitely be back for a visit.”

– Eric

“We absolutely love this place. Beautiful, peaceful, and a real getaway recharge. Location is beautiful and we had everything we needed. In fact, we hardly left during our four day stay. This is a very special place and we will definitely be back!”

– Mandy & Graham

“Stayed for three nights for my birthday weekend and we absolutely loved it. The tent, river, hot tub, everything was great! Really enjoyed our weekend and we will definitely be back!”

– Franco

Experience River Oaks Retreat

River Oaks Retreat is more than just a stunning accommodation destination. It is also a self-sustainable farm where organic farming practices are lived out every day. We can’t wait to share this beautiful part of the world with you, located between Tauranga and Katikati.

Contact Us

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions about River Oaks Retreat. We look forward to hearing from you.

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232 Wainui South Road, RD 4, Katikati 3181