Services

To make your stay even more enjoyable, we've created some additional services for you to consider during your time at Black Barn Retreats.
Whether an activity, a special treat to yourself or exploring the food and wine of Hawke's Bay, we're 'At your Service'.
Simply click on any of the service categories below for more information and to enquire with us.
All BB Services are gst inclusive and can be added to your final bill too.

  • Fly Fishing

    Fly Fishing

    Imagine indulging in the solitude and ambience on one of our Hawke’s Bay rivers, casting your line to our wild Trout, whilst your local guide assists you in experiencing that exciting tug on the end of your line. Your guide is focused on enabling you to sight, cast to, hook and land strong and fit Rainbow and Brown Trout, most of quite an impressive size.

    Half day and full day packages available.

    Enquire for more info...
  • Prinsy's Tours - Hawke's Bay in a Day

    Prinsy's Tours - Hawke's Bay in a Day

    Picture this…Your private tour of the region will begin with collection from your accommodation in one of our luxury vehicles. From there, your eyes will feast upon the marriage of architecture and New Zealand's natural landscape when you visit a host of local wineries, with our informative, relaxed guide at the helm. Hawke's Bay is renowned as a locavore's haven. Before lunch, an insight into a running, organic orchard on stunning grounds will give
  • Private Tennis Lessons with Rudolfs Statkus

    Private Tennis Lessons with Rudolfs Statkus

    We are fortunate enough to have a tennis pro on hand to coach our retreat guests.

    Rudolf, a high-performance tennis coach, enjoys helping not only athletes but tennis enthusiasts and ‘lovers’ to improve their game. With a wonderful tennis history and career spanning almost 30 years, you will thoroughly enjoy Rudolf’s style of coaching which he tailors to suit everyone, young and old, fit and un-fit.

    When staying with us at Black Barn Retreats, there is always a tennis court in proximity
  • Hunter Gatherer Tours with Juliet Harbutt

    Hunter Gatherer Tours with Juliet Harbutt

    The best way to explore an area is through your palate. Having done this for 30 years in Europe as a food writer and cheese master, Juliet will give you the insiders view of Hawke's Bay to discover the lesser known gems of the food, wine, design and art world as you travel through this region of outstanding natural beauty.
  • Tailored Travel – A Taste of Hawke’s Bay

    Tailored Travel – A Taste of Hawke’s Bay

    Taste, Discover, Experience Hawkes Bay with Tailored Travel, private tours that are not one size fits all offering unique experiences that go above and beyond.

    Experience the very best Hawke’s Bay has to offer. Taste awarding winning local wines and go behind the scenes to discover what makes their drop unique...

    Hawke’s Bay is of course well known for its wines but there is so much more to discover ... craft beer, gin, local produce & artisan products, farmers markets and spectacular
  • The Cheese and Wine Experience

    The Cheese and Wine Experience

    If you love food, wine & especially cheese then this is an unmissable, unique experience.
    You will meet world expert and international cheese judge Juliet Harbutt, at her home, above the winery, where you will taste your way through Hawke’s Bays’ finest wines, best beers or newest ciders matched with New Zealand’s best artisan cheese.
    Accompanied by artisan bread, edible wildflowers from Juliet’s garden and seasonal fruit & vegetables, this is a degustation you won’t want to end. Hilarious