{"id":559,"date":"2026-03-01T08:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/?page_id=559"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:56:54","slug":"whattodo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/whattodo\/","title":{"rendered":"Gentle adventure, local beauty, or quiet rest \u2014 your choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each stay is shaped around what will best support your rest and renewal. Some guests enjoy activity and exploration, while others simply need silence, prayer, and space to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do the Loop<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a scenic trip with Ron to the Northern tip of the Coromandel &#8211; Colville, Waikawau, Little Bay, &amp; Kennedy Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fishing Trip with Ron<\/strong> <strong>at the mussel farms<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koha $50 per person to cover rods, fuel, bait etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bush Walks &amp; Nature<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk from Long Bay to Tucks Bay and visit the magnificent giant kauri tree \u2014 grounding, restorative, and rich in natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swimming at Wyuna Bay or local rivers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dip your toes in the crystal clear waters to cool off and recharge your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coromandel Township<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short trip offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coffee and caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boutique shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local art galleries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Group Outings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who enjoy shared experiences, popular destinations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving Creek Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Waterworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These outings are especially enjoyable for small groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rest &amp; Stillness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many guests come simply to rest. With sea views from every bedroom, private terrace access, and a quiet, prayerful atmosphere, Eremia is a place to slow down, listen, and be restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4414-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4414-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4414-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4414-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4414.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each stay is shaped around what will best support your rest and renewal. Some guests enjoy activity and exploration, while others simply need silence, prayer, and space to breathe. Local Experiences Do the Loop Take a scenic trip with Ron to the Northern tip of the Coromandel &#8211; Colville, Waikawau, Little Bay, &amp; Kennedy Bay. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/whattodo\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Gentle adventure, local beauty, or quiet rest \u2014 your choice&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-559","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=559"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":566,"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions\/566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eremiaretreat.co.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}