Aio Wira Retreat Centre

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Aio Wira Retreat Centre "Āio Wīra" meaning "peace wheel" in Māori. A symbol for honouring the centre of peace within.

Aio Wira was founded in 1970, by a group of yoga students who gave their time, energy, and money to create the Centre. It is not based on any specific spiritual philosophy but exists to support all who wish to develop their body, mind, and spirit. The Centre is governed by a Trust Board and operated by a small staff. Aio Wira is set on four hectares of native bush in the Waitakere Ranges on the western outskirts of Auckland City. Bordered by the Waitakere Stream on one side and bush reserves on the other, there are some delightful bush walks at the Centre and Cascade Kauri Park. Other nearby recreational activities include Te Henga/Bethells Beach and the Waitakere Golf Club. This beautiful, quiet setting is still very accessible to Auckland City - 40 minutes by car or one hour by train from the downtown area. Groups who share our vision use the Centre on most weekends and often for longer periods. Individuals use the Centre for personal retreats, while others work in exchange for their food and keep whenever there is a need.

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As a Charity it's important to the Aio Wira board that the center is moving in the right direction to serve our community, If you have any suggestions or would like to share your experience with Aio Wira, please send through your messages to [email protected]

08/10/2026

Need a health reset?

Take three days to slow down, restore and reconnect with your health and wellbeing at Āio Wīra.

Enjoy nourishing wholefoods, deeply relaxing experiences, time in nature and space to simply pause, breathe and reset.

We still have a few single rooms available for our October 3 Day Wellness Retreat, Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October. Investment $495

Give yourself the time and space to find balance.

Book now at www.aiowira.org.nz/wellnessretreats

Whare Iti - this sweet little private room is still available for our upcoming Juice Fast over Labour weekend. Nestled ...
06/10/2026

Whare Iti - this sweet little private room is still available for our upcoming Juice Fast over Labour weekend. Nestled in the bush up a private path, slightly away from the main centre with solar-powered lights only, leave your phone behind and enjoy birdsong and solitude.

One shared bedroom in the main centre is also still available. Contact us now to secure your place on this popular 5-day health retreat with Di Davies providing expert support and facilitation. Enjoy workshops, spa, sauna, daily yoga, mindfulness and meditation, plus optional body therapy available.

5 Day Juice Fast with Di, 23-27 October 2026. Investment $725
Starts Friday 23rd Oct, 10am - Tuesday 27th October 1pm.

Contact us for more details or to book your place: [email protected]
www.aiowira.org.nz/juicefasts

Come try yoga with a twist! Weekly community yoga classes with Carissa every Tuesday night (except when centre is booked...
02/10/2026

Come try yoga with a twist! Weekly community yoga classes with Carissa every Tuesday night (except when centre is booked by a group event) - with the option to extend the good times and add on the use of the sauna and spa.

Classes are suitable for all levels. Mats are provided.

Yoga session 6-7pm $18
Yoga session plus sauna/spa $35 (with sauna sessions before or after class)

Sauna/spa only - booking times 5 - 6pm or 6 - 7pm

Bookings are essential. Please BYO towels for sauna.

Link to book:
https://events.humanitix.com/tuesday-yoga-at-aio-wira-retreat-centre

As the earth wakes up and new growth begins, spring is a natural time to pause, let go of what we no longer need, and ma...
30/09/2026

As the earth wakes up and new growth begins, spring is a natural time to pause, let go of what we no longer need, and make space for something new.

Come to Āio Wīra to slow down, reset and reconnect.

Our 3 Day Wellness and 5 Day Juice Fasting Retreats provide a supported space to begin creating healthier habits and a more relaxed way of being.

Four more retreats untill the end of the year, book yourself an early present or tag in the person who might treat you! ;)

October 3 Day Wellness with Barry 18th-20th
October Labour Weekend 5 Day Fast with Di (waitlist only),
November 5 Day Juice Fast with Kiri 20th-24th
December 5 Day Juice Fast with Di, 4th-9th

Wellness Retreats $495, 5 Day Juice Fasts $725

You are welcome to book head for 2027.

www.aiowira.co.nz/wellnessretreats
www.aiowira.co.nz/juicefasts

Day five marks the end of our September Juice Fasting Retreat, and those glowing, happy faces say so much about the care...
22/09/2026

Day five marks the end of our September Juice Fasting Retreat, and those glowing, happy faces say so much about the care and nurturing our guests receive along the way.

This retreat was facilitated by our newest team member, Shoshana, with Jill there to lend her support and experience.

Taking five days away from your usual routine and committing to a programme of health can be a powerful journey of self-discovery. As the digestive system rests, fasters often find themselves with more space to slow down, notice what arises and gain clarity on things that may have been sitting in the background.

Time in the sauna and sessions with our experienced body therapists provide additional opportunities to rest, release and support the body through the process.

And, as always, the care, connection and support within the group adds something truly special to the experience.

We love seeing our guests leave looking lighter, brighter and renewed.

See you at the next one! ❤️

Thanks to Luci Harrison for these photos.

We are looking for someone with a financial background to join our Trust Board that governs the Āio Wīra Retreat Centre...
20/09/2026

We are looking for someone with a financial background to join our Trust Board that governs the Āio Wīra Retreat Centre. This is a VOLUNTARY BOARD MEMBER position to help guide what comes next.

This role involves monthly meetings either online or at the centre. It is a chance to give back and support a longstanding facility that has existed for the health, wellbeing and upliftment of humanity since the early 1970's.

Please send an introduction or CV with your expression of interest to: [email protected]
www.aiowira.org.nz

Don’t miss our final 3 Day Wellness Retreat of the year! Single rooms are still available. Get a healthy start to summer...
18/09/2026

Don’t miss our final 3 Day Wellness Retreat of the year! Single rooms are still available.

Get a healthy start to summer with three days to slow down, recharge and reconnect with yourself.

Enjoy light, nourishing wholefoods, peaceful surroundings and plenty of time to rest, reset and simply be.

A little space for you before the busyness of summer begins.

Friday 16 October - Sunday 18th October
Investment: $495 Single or shared rooms available
Email us at [email protected] to book your place.
www.aiowira.org.nz/wellnessretreats

Aio Wira Retreat Centre specialises in fasting and wellness retreats, providing a tranquil space for rest and rejuvenation. We also welcome facilitators to host workshops or group retreats for up to 20 guests, aligning with our practices of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and self-awareness.

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8 Aio Wira Road
Waitakere
0781

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