The estate’s mature trees and the adjoining native reserve attract an abundance of native birds - wood pigeon, tui, bellbird, heron and fantail, and each with its own song. Wildlife – seals, orca and sea birds can also be observed.
Tree ripened, spray free organic fruit is available from the orchard. Ruby Bay Retreat is a home away from home, a boutique accommodation that affords the opportunity for complete relaxation at a unique rural hideaway beside the sea.
The Retreat is accessible by plane to Nelson airport, by car, and from the North Island by Ferry.
Travel times to Ruby Bay Retreat, by car:
From Nelson's City Centre: 40 minutes : From Nelson Airport: 30 minutes : Air NZ flights link Nelson with International airports - Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch : Inter-island Ferry Terminal – Picton to Wellington: 2 hours : Christchurch to Nelson: 6 hours : Marlborough Sounds at the top of South Island and Golden Bay –1.5 hours away : Richmond and Motueka - 15 minutes to the Shopping centres : 5 minutes to the shops/bakery or coffee at Mapua or award winning restaurants and wineries : Kina and Ruby Bay Beaches close by : Kaiteretere Beach 30 minutes drive away.