Leisure: Natural, Regenerative and Cultural Experiences 2025/2026
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Fern Bath
Fern Bath at Velskov is designed to help travellers recover from the physical and mental strain of long-haul flights, particularly those journeying to and from New Zealand, a destination that often requires over 30 hours of travel, regardless of class.
Capacity: 2 guests. On special request only: up to 4 guests.
Time: 2 ½ hours on any day. Can be combined with a private lunch or dinner for a full-day experience.
Bookings
Inquire about availability here or email us at hebe@velskov.com
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Rainforest Cuisine
Welcome to Rainforest Cuisine — a luxury, private, and bespoke New Zealand nature experience guided by a botanical artist and foraging expert.
Capacity: 1-6 guests. On special request, we may host up to 12 guests.
Time: 3 ½ hours plus transport on any day, except Wednesdays.
Bookings
Lunch: Inquire here or email us at hebe@velskov.com.
Dinner: Inquire here or email us at hebe@velskov.com.
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Hine-rau-whārangi
This private and intimate Māori eco-experience invites you to reconnect with the natural rhythms of the forest — a space for nourishment, shared stories, relaxation, and learning, guided by Māori women.
Capacity: 1-6 guests. On special request, we may host up to 12 guests.
Time: 3 ½ hours plus transport on any day, except Wednesdays.
Bookings
Lunch: Inquire here or email us at hebe@velskov.com.
Dinner: Inquire here or email us at hebe@velskov.com.
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Nourishing Nature
A Regenerative Travel Experience. Step into the sun-dappled shade of New Zealand’s lush native rainforest for an immersive sensory experience where conservation, cuisine and community come together.
Small group Size: Up to 12 Guests
Time: Wednesdays at 9 am - 2:30 pm from August to May.
Bookings
An instant booking link is here, or you can contact us by email at hebe@velskov.com
Use code: Partner2025 for payments by invoice.
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Retail Rates
Gross/Retail Price List: Valid 28th June 2025 until 30th of April 2026
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Terms and Conditions
How we work with commission, cancellations and special requests.
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Contact Aneke
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Contact Mamakan
Marketing & Press
Images
On this link, you will find high-quality images to support your marketing and press initiatives. The ebook will give potential guests a taste of the forest.
Videos
Super short: 15 seconds (Mobile Version) by 100% Pure New Zealand. Watch it here and copy and paste the direct link in emails or messages:
https://youtube.com/shorts/qsK0OwFFo3w?si=SRTqUUj8emw8F34Q
Short: 1.27 minutes by The Hotel Britomart. Watch it here and copy and paste the direct link in emails or messages:
https://youtu.be/6eGbv13FjaI?si=2uNpLRZgjON_kwWp
Learn how native herbs can support your wellbeing
Virgin Cocktail with Forest Herbs
Harvesting edible flowers for dessert
Mamakan, Velskov Founder
Velskov is powered by nature
Baking bread on natural woodfire
The Arcitectually Designed Velskov Pavilion for Immersive Forest Dining
Guests are invited to learn about ecosystem health
Venison from the forests on the South Island on wood fire by the hunter
Outdoor kitchen
Velskov Forest Farm, a treasure of biodivesity
Foraging wild mushrooms for dinner
Forest Pantry
Sharing nature's abundance
From Forest to Plate: Authentic and nourishing food
Native fern forest
Private forest wellbeing
Velskov, a name with a history