Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Nestled in a natural setting, the Studio is ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking tranquility, complete with clean and cozy bedding, and offering all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and enjoy your morning coffee with a wonderful view of nature. Featuring a 55-inch TV, high-speed internet, and a comfortable sofa bed for your convenience. The full kitchen is equipped with a microwave, air fryer, and grill, making it easy to prepare your favourite meals. Step outside and you'll find an array of activities to enhance your stay. Take a leisurely canoe trip down the river to Thames or the public swimming holes. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverside, listening to the gentle flow of the rapids. In the early evening, make use of the shared BBQ and external seating areas for a delightful outdoor dining experience. For animal lovers, bring your own bird or poultry feed, or attain some here, and enjoy the chance to feed the birds, ducks, and chickens, or spend time with our friendly miniature Highland cattle that love to be stroked. The resident Pukekos, Tui’s, Pigeon’s, Fantails, Ducks and many other bird life are always a delight to watch and feed. For your convenience, the property also offers shared external laundry facilities. With access to river beaches and stunning natural surroundings, you'll find it easy to unwind and reconnect with nature. Come book your stay at River Valley Retreats and enjoy a peaceful getaway with regal treatment. Please note that a surveillance camera will be operating pointed at the entrance for added security during your is another property on this section that may be occupied during your stay. It is also available as a holiday rental through Bachcare if you are booking for a larger group please get in note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

The gateway to the peninsula was once a gold mining town, and relics of the era still remain today, many of the oldest homes in the district are found here. The Thames coast boasts one of the most scenic stretches of road in the country, and is truly spectacular in early summer with its explosion of red pohutukawa flowers along the road. Holiday homes along the coastline enjoy uninterrupted views of the Hauraki Gulf.