Women’s retreats and wilderness adventures through New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
step into the wild
The Wild Heart Experience
REAL SISTERHOOD
Out here, the noise of daily life falls away. You’ll share laughter, quiet moments, and the kind of conversation that happens when there’s no rush to be anywhere else. Wild Heart is a space for real connection.
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aT YOUR
PACE
You don’t have to chase summits to feel alive. Whether it’s a steady walk through the bush or the stretch of a longer climb, this is adventure at your pace - space to move, breathe, and feel yourself again.
EASE & SUPPORT
Every detail is taken care of - nourishing meals, warm places to rest, and guides who know when to lead and when to listen. We hold space for both adventure and ease, challenge and care, so you can enjoy the journey.
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guided MULTI-DAY HIKES
We specialise in small group, women’s multi day adventures, led by experienced, local female guides. A true wild heart experience!
GUIDED HIKING RETREAT NZ
Wanting a healthy dose of adventure BUT still have a hot shower, this is a luxury hiking vacation unlike any other.
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Upcoming retreats &
adventures
LAKE HAWEA RETREAT
On Request
Guided day hikes and local adventures from a base of relaxed comfort at Lake Hāwea View. A balance of backcountry and luxury - time to move, rest, and reset.
BACKCOUNTRY TRek
TBC
A fully guided multi-day hike through New Zealand’s backcountry. For women who want an adventure that brings both challenge and calm.
Glenorchy RETREAT
TBC
Guided day hikes in one of New Zealand’s most striking landscapes. Move your body and connect with good company in the heart of the mountains.
WILD is our passion
Wild Heart was created by women who know what it means to need a reset - to step away from the noise, routine, and responsibility, and find space to breathe again.
We’ve seen what happens when women return to the wild: enjoying belly laughs, building quiet confidence, and finding space to feel like ourselves again.
Our guided retreats and adventures in New Zealand are built on movement, nature, and sisterhood - steady, grounded, and a breath of fresh air for body and mind.
This is why we do what we do: to connect women with wild places - and with themselves.
meet the founders
Hannah Rae
A storyteller and creative, ex-civil engineer (who still loves a good system and spreadsheet), and lifelong lover of the outdoors, Hannah brings a steady, soulful presence to Wild Heart.
She helps women feel at home in wild places - supported, capable, and open to what the journey brings.
Peta Adie
A grounded leader with a wild streak, Peta has spent years exploring the link between movement, nature, and emotional freedom.
She’s the compass and the calm - guiding women to trust their bodies, find direction in the outdoors, and strength in themselves.
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