Location and getting here

Location and getting here.

We want to share the experience of being in a rainforest with fellow Christians.

“You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints;

He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10.

Airlines to New Zealand

Airlines that fly to New Zealand are Air New Zealand and Fiji airlines. Plus Qatar. Emirates, Qantas, American Airlines, United and Hawaiian, Singapore airlines and many code share.

Air New Zealand* now have direct flights from IAH, LAX, ORD, SFO, YVR, SIN, JFK. 
American Airlines have direct DFW to Auckland. Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from Hawai.
Latam from Chile, have direct flights to Akl.  
Fiji Airlines often have the cheapest seats from the USA as they are not direct, and poor after sales service

I don’t recommend Fiji airlines. Last year we bought an airfare that we couldn’t use, so they said it will be funded, have a credit that they will refund. Weve awaited nine months so far and we doubt they will ever refund it. 

United fly direct from SFO. 
If you fly in Delta, Qantas, you will fly via Australia which adds more flight time and layover.
If you’re booked on flights to connect with a long distance flight, allow plenty of time to get that flight. Because if you leave it to a fine schedule missing that flight can cause you great stress and cost to you.  Allow plenty of time** or arrive the day before that long distance flight. Our first guest didn’t have enough time for the long distance flight and missed it and had to wait 2 days at LAX.

You will fly into Auckland or Christchurch, New Zealand, with a short flight to
the destination airport Hokitika.

 

 

 

 

Airport transfer

Our shuttle bus will collect you from Hokitika airport. And your experience starts as soon as you board the shuttle to go to the retreat through spectacular scenery. The retreat is 110ks away so finding you’re own way is difficult

 

 

Customs and drugs

If you have committed a crime or been in prison, you will NOT be allowed into New Zealand. Dont try to evade this regulation as you will be deported.

If you do take drugs, stop it 2 weeks before departure and make sure your wallet,  laptop, shoes are clean

An American couple flew out for a vacation to Australia. At the border, they were inspected, and the customs found traces of Marijuana, then they found enough for them to use while on vacation.

The Girlfriend said “This is legal in California”, and she thought it was hilarious and burst out laughing.

When the boyfriend was handcuffed and taken away, it wasn’t so funny. She didn’t even have time to say goodbye.

She had the vacation by herself, and he is still in prison. When he has finished his time in prison for five years for trafficking drugs, he will be deported with a criminal record and will NOT be able to ever travel internationally again. 

  • This venue is smoke and drug-free.  If you do smoke or Vape, you will be asked to smoke off the venue. 
  • The cost of cigarettes in New Zealand is $47.50 – $52.00 a packet.