Golden Bay Hideaway

Choose from three very different types of accommodation. All three offer a natural bush environment and private location that invites a feeling of escape from the hustle of daily life. So if you’d enjoy a cosy hot bath outside, lounging under millions of stars and listening to the moreporks at night, this is the place for you.

Little Greenie
Little Greenie is a serious low-energy passive solar design, demonstrating the future of sustainable house building. Its the show home of Eco-action Design and Build. If you want to enjoy the still winter days in Golden Bay, this house catches the suns energy and stores it, this is real comfort - an experience worth living.
Perfect couples retreat

Mountain/estuary and sea views

Modern conveniences

Bath under the stars

Craftsman's attention to detail

Extremely energy efficient

Warm all year round

Comfortably sleeps two
Hippie House
This fascinating house was started 20 years ago by some of the original 'Hippies' in Golden Bay and has recently been restored and skillfully completed. It is of funky and fun design with all rooms on different levels.
Great space for families

Quirky building design

Overlooking Wainui Inlet and Bay

Beautifully finished interior

Sunny deck and living spaces

Fantastic sunsets

Outside hot bath

Sleeps six + tent
House Truck
House Truck is a lovingly restored and beautifully presented 1950's Commer. Surrounded by fantastic sea and mountain views in a private bush location. This fully equipped wagon is a cosy sanctuary to restore your pioneer spirit.
Perfect couples retreat

Peaceful and private

Beautifully handcrafted

Luxurious outside bath

Amazing sea views

Cosy and warm

Unique kiwi experience

Sleeps four + tents

Top of the Park

Golden Bay Hideaway is currently the only accommodation option available at the Northern end of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Walkers can now come right through the park to Golden Bay and not have to worry about finding transportation into Takaka.

Which Home Is Right For You?

Families and Groups

Hippie House is suitable accommodation for families who wish to find a holiday home to let the days drift by.

Couples

House Truck and Little Greenie will suit a relationship-nurture holiday retreat - especially where seclusion and peaceful surroundings are priorities.

Local Attractions

Wainui Bay, Abel Tasman

All three accommodation options are located on the same property in Wainui Bay, Golden Bay. Situated at the top of New Zealand’s South Island and adjacent to Abel Tasman National Park, Wainui Bay has a slow pace of life with an abundance of natural beauty.

Kiwi Lifestyle

Many elements of New Zealand life the way it used to be, are still remaining in Wainui Bay. There’s a small family run farm, lots of native birds, no shops and people still have time to go to the beach.

Recycling

In keeping with its aim of fostering a high standard of environmental ethics, Golden Bay Hideaway operates a well organised recycling regime with organised bins - even the bins are recycled!

Local Meals

You can buy local food on site. An easy meal option is the modestly priced hamper basket for dinner and breakfast. Choice fresh salmon is available, as is porterhouse steak and fresh salad ingredients grown on the property.

Not Too Far Out

Just fifteen minutes drive to Pohara's cafés, shops, bars, galleries and other urban delights. Golden Bay's main town of Takaka is 25 minutes away.