The perfect couple’s escape

Treat yourself to a deluxe glamping break in the Bay of Plenty.

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Your Luxury Glamping Stay

Set close to the river, amongst native bush and beautiful farmland, this beautiful couple’s accommodation has everything you need to relax and unwind.
The luxury tent has a large bedroom, beautifully styled, with a king-sized bed. A bathroom at the back of the tent has a luxurious rain head shower. At the front, is a large deck with comfortable seating and a covered semi-outdoor kitchenette.
Soak in the luxurious outdoor bath with a view or enjoy a stroll along your own private access to the river for a dip. With birdsong, bush views, and the sound and sights of the river, you really can’t get more peaceful than this.
We look forward to welcoming you to River Oaks Retreat and invite you to arrange your stay in the Jungle Den by heading to the Book Now button on this page.

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Accommodation

Gallery: Step inside our Jungle Den

Designed especially for couples, the Jungle Den offers private and luxurious escape, allowing you to unwind and reconnect. 

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Features of the Jungle Den

Location

River Oaks Retreat, Whakamarama, about 20 mins from Tauranga

Sleeps

Two – one queen-sized bed with Sheraton 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

From $450 p/n. Children aged 7+ only.

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 to the Policy page.

The ultimate picnic spot – The Zen Den

Unfortunately, our lovely Zen Den fell victim to the bad weather in January. While we plan to open this beautiful
spot up again, we are not currently able to share this slice of paradise with guests.

There’s no place quite like the Zen Den for relaxing. Positioned right by the river, the Zen Den is available to guests in the Jungle Den, the Moroccan Tent and the Cabin. Take a bottle of wine, one of our platters, and soak up the beautiful surroundings.

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“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.

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Contact Us

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

Email Address

[email protected]

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07 929 7172
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232 Wainui South Road, RD 4, Katikati 3181