NEW: The River Cabin - seclusion and a bit of luxury...

​The River Cabin is a brand new private retreat in a secluded setting right on the Hangaroa river.
Built from recycled and sustainable materials, the cabin is completely off-grid, eco-friendly, insulated, warm and cosy.

Enjoy the casual luxury of the River Cabin:

• 1 queen size bed with 100% cotton luxury bedlinen
• The kitchen is well-equipped and has basic provisions such as sugar, tea, coffee, spices, oil.
• The fridge will be stocked with your evening meal, breakfast and lunch provisions. 
• ​USB port for music and charging phone. (No WIFI)
• Enclosed wood-burning stove. Wood provided.
• Solar lighting
• Gas hot water
• Gas stovetop cooker
• Walkie talkies to communicate with hosts
• Luxury linen included
• Complimentary hand knitted wool slippers
• ​Smoke alarms and LPG gas detectors installed
• Solar fridge
• Picnic basket​

Just outside the cabin

• Bathroom gas hot water outdoor shower and a built-in hot tub
• Modern pleasant eco compost toilet in separate bathroom

On the deck

• BBQ
• Wood burning hot tub

Things to do

• Double kayak for great kayak trips on the river right outside the cabin
• Simons farm tours are available for $50 per adult.  
• Explore the trails along the riverbank or farm walking tracks.
• Swim, kayak or fish from your private river access. 
• Laze in the double hammock in the shade.

Check in/out

• Check in:  from 4 to 6 pm to meet hosts and get a ride to the cabin. Your car will stay at the main house.
• Self check-in: from 3pm 
  Alternatively (if the above time doesn't suit you), the self check-in option is for you. You will get a map, written directions to follow a marked trail to the cabin, a backpack each to transfer your belongings into, headtorches, wet weather gear if required and your adventure begins. You will need suitable footwear for farm tracks and reasonable fitness as the river cabin is a 20 minute walk from the main Mahaanui house where your car will stay.
• Check out: 11 am

Special Conditions

• There is no smoking inside the cabin however you may smoke outside just be mindful of the fire risk.
• NO open outdoor fires as there is a complete fire ban for most of the summer months.
• Not suitable for pets or children