A Luxury Retreat for Relaxation & Wellness

Experience tranquility, wellness, and rejuvenation in a stunning country escape.

Welcome to Cape South

Ranked by The Guardian as the #1 Antipodean retreat, Cape South offers a peaceful and private destination just 20 minutes from Havelock North and 40 minutes from Napier Airport. Surrounded by sandy beaches, bush reserves, and 16 acres of gardens, our French colonial-style homestead is a place to relax, reset, and reconnect.

A Country Escape & Wellness Retreat

Cape South operates as both a luxury country retreat and a wellness destination, offering fully hosted Luxury Wellness Retreats featuring world-class programs, plant-based organic cuisine, mindful movement, guided coastal walks, spa treatments, and exclusive use of our facilities.

For a more personalised experience, we also offer Private Cleanses, from 2 nights to 2 weeks, including Juice Cleanses and Plant-Based Cleanses.

Our homestead and cottage are available for exclusive group bookings, with a range of treatments to complement your stay. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming retreats and offerings.

Accommodation Options

Our Story

Cape South was once an untouched hillside until Mirabel and Peter Brook transformed it into a family home. In a remarkable project, they moved a 1903 homestead from Waipawa, expanded it threefold while preserving its historic charm, and cultivated the breathtaking gardens that now surround the estate.

Today, Kate & Cam McLeay continue their legacy, curating unforgettable wellness and retreat experiences with a passionate team of local experts.

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How Your Stay Works

Experience timeless elegance at Cape South. Our French colonial-style homestead and self-contained cottage offer luxurious accommodations for up to 20 guests. From ensuite bedrooms and formal dining spaces to shared access to our magnesium pool, spa, and sauna, every detail is designed with your comfort in mind.

The Homestead6 ensuite bedrooms, formal dining room, and lush shared spaces.

The Cottage2 ensuite bedrooms, private living and dining area with wood burner.

For larger groups, book the entire property for exclusive use.

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Meet Your Hosts

Kate & Cam McLeay bring a wealth of experience in wellness, adventure, and hospitality.

"We recently hired Photo Bloom to take photos for our wedding. We were was so impressed with their work! They were professional, creative, and responsive to my needs. The photos they took were absolutely stunning, and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Mr & Mrs Miller

Kate McLeay

Kate, a former international school principal, is a wellness retreat curator, meditation trainer, and yoga instructor, with over a thousand hours of wellbeing training. She has worked with workplaces, marae, schools, and even local prisons, helping people cultivate mindfulness and balance.

Cam McLeay

Cam is a renowned adventure guide who co-led the world’s longest river journey, Ascend the Nile. Having guided expeditions across the globe, including for royalty and celebrities, he now shares his passion for adventure, storytelling, and mindfulness closer to home.