Falls Retreat, where waterfalls, forest and incredible food come together

Hidden among native bush and rich history, Falls Retreat is a magical wedding venue in the Karangahake Gorge

Falls Retreat is a Bistro restaurant located hidden away in the Karangahake Gorge just a short drive from Waihi, New Zealand.

The wedding ceremony area is nestled on a rise set among lush greenery, tall trees with the backdrop of the Owharoa Falls in the distance.

If you’re after a relaxed and natural country setting for your wedding, surrounded by New Zealand beauty that’s rich in history, with the bonus of FABULOUS gourmet food, I’d be checking out Falls Retreat!

If you’re a foodie, you may know their restaurant is well known for its award-winning gourmet food that is made from scratch, and they do everything they can to sustainably source their ingredients, which can be seen from the gardens on the property. It’s not unusual to have diners come down from Auckland for the day just because they KNOW how great the food is!

Falls Retreat also has accommodation on site in the form of a genuine log cabin and country cottages.

There are many photo opportunities onsite or the waterfalls, river and historical sites nearby.

To view the whole wedding story of Jodie and Dan’s Falls Retreat wedding.