15-Day Medical Herbal Detox & Personalised Healing Retreat on the Tauranga Waterfront

The retreat takes place in Brett’s own self-contained guest unit, attached to his herbal clinic on the Tauranga waterfront. It’s a private, restful space with a queen bed, a five-star ensuite, a kitchenette with a herbal tea station, and direct views over the water. Every day is loosely structured around your programme: herbalist consultations every couple of days, meals prepared from clean detox recipes, and plenty of downtime. Afternoon or evening educational seminars run every two to three days, covering topics like how detoxing works, gut health, and how to keep your results once you’re home.

Brett’s approach is rooted in decades of clinical practice. He began studying herbal medicine in the 1990s after his own health deteriorated from years of manual work, and he’s since completed multiple diplomas plus four years of science study at Auckland University of Technology. He’s the author of two books, runs his own herbal manufacturing facility, and has operated a private clinic for over 25 years. That depth shows in how personalised the programme is. During your first consultation, Brett maps out your health history and builds a programme around your goals — your herbal formulas are blended specifically for you, and your menu is chosen from options that support what you’re trying to achieve.

The setting itself does half the healing work. The unit sits in a quiet, secluded spot among trees and native birds, with water views and a private courtyard. You can hear the birds, walk along the waterfront, or simply rest. Because it’s a private unit rather than a group retreat centre, you get the hush and the anonymity of having the whole space to yourself. If you want to explore, Tauranga has cycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding and surfing nearby, and Brett can point you toward bush walks and natural hot pools in the region.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation in a private self-contained waterfront unit - Airport pickup and drop-off (Tauranga Airport) - 3 daily detox meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - 4 x one-hour consultations with Brett Elliott - Personalised herbal treatment program - Daily support and check-ins from Brett - Educational seminars (every 2–3 days) - High-speed WiFi - Smart TV in the unit - Use of laundry facilities (for stays of 14 nights) - Free parking

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (energy healing, extra consultations) - Bush walks and hot pool visits (optional add-on) - Personal expenses