Strategy & Planning Retreat
A seamless setting for focused company planning
When a team steps away from day-to-day operations to plan, reset, and align, the environment and execution matter.
The Cliffside Strategy & Planning Retreat is designed for organisations bringing teams together for meaningful planning sessions — whether that’s a focused leadership retreat or a wider company gathering.
We ensure the setting, flow, and coordination allow it to land effectively.
Cliffside is New Zealand’s only purpose-built glamping-style corporate retreat venue — combining structured conference delivery with a distinctive outdoor setting.
From $450 + GST per person
(Based on one full all-inclusive conference day with overnight accommodation. Tailored based on group size & room configuration.)
Who This Retreat Is For
• Annual or quarterly planning retreats
• EOFY reviews and forward strategy sessions
• Department-wide alignment events
• Leadership teams engaging the wider business
We specialise in corporate groups of 20–80 guests, with flexible options available for both smaller teams and larger gatherings.
What This Retreat Enables
• Focused discussion away from workplace interruption
• Clear alignment across teams and breakout discussions
• Structured flow between sessions, meals, and downtime
• A shared experience that brings the wider team into the conversation
You bring the agenda.
We ensure the environment and flow support it.
Flexible Formats to Suit Your Team
Cliffside offers adaptable retreat formats, including:
• One-day/ one-night purposeful planning retreats
• Two-day / two-night deeper strategy sessions
• Private-room configurations for smaller leadership groups
• Twin-share configurations, with additional accommodation options for larger gatherings.
This flexibility allows you to scale the retreat around your objectives and team size.
All facilities are in one place, allowing your team to meet, dine, and stay together throughout the retreat.
What’s Included
Cliffside combines professional execution with a setting unlike traditional conference venues.
Everything is thoughtfully handled so you don’t have to coordinate multiple suppliers or manage moving parts. Click below to see the full list of inclusions:
A one-day / one-night experience includes:
• Exclusive use of the entire venue
• Dedicated conference space plus breakout areas
• Luxury glamping accommodation
• Fully equipped conference room (screen, whiteboard, WiFi)
• Morning tea on arrival
• Lunch and afternoon tea
• Cheese boards and evening grazing
• Cliffside signature dining experience
• 24/7 tea, coffee & non-alcoholic beverages
• Full breakfast the following morning
• Evening fire pit and licensed bar experience
• Event coordination support
• On-site team managing timing and logistics
Optional enhancements available upon request.
How the Retreat Flows
A successful offsite should feel purposeful during the day — and relaxed in the evening.
At Cliffside, the rhythm of the retreat balances focused working sessions with space to reset and reconnect.
Teams arrive to a coordinated welcome before moving into structured strategy sessions. Breaks and meals are woven into the natural surroundings — allowing fresh air and open space to reset thinking between discussions.
As the day concludes, the atmosphere shifts. Evenings may continue over dinner, at the tiki bar, or around the outdoor fire pit — creating space for informal conversations that often prove just as valuable as those in the conference room.
The following morning resumes with breakfast and focused sessions before closing the retreat with clarity and direction.
Behind the scenes, every transition — from catering to room configuration — is aligned in advance, so organisers aren’t managing logistics on the day.
Plan with Confidence
When you invest in bringing your team together, execution matters.
Cliffside delivers a structured, professionally managed offsite — in an environment your team will remember.
This was the perfect escape for my husband and I to celebrate his 40th birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The snacks and drinks provided were excellent too. The sheets felt amazing, and we had such a great sleep both nights we were there. We loved it so much we are already saving for our next trip. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to recharge and relax! 7.3.25
Fantastic place to go for an escape, tents extremely comfortable and well set up, and amazing views. We added on the food package, which was brilliantly packed, and set up waiting for us. Would definitely return and recommend to others. 14.3.26
Cliffside was exactly what our team needed! A very special place away from our day-to-day business to unwind, celebrate and spend time as a team. The food was delicious; the staff were super friendly and accommodating and you never have to ask for anything as they have already thought of it. Such an amazing venue which I will be recommending to everyone. We will definitely be back! 30.4.25