Golden Bay Hideaway

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  • COVID-19 Protection
  • Ideal space for a special getaway
  • Certified wheelchair access
  • Modern conveniences and comforts
  • Close to a range of activities
  • Clean and green
  • Craftperson's attention to detail
  • Extremely energy efficient
  • Warm all year round
  • Sleeps up to four people

Take a vacation in Kiwi Greenie and enjoy a future-thinking holiday house that catches all the afternoon sun, stores it, and maintains a comfortable temperature at any time of year.

Kiwi Greenie may appear to be just another modern, professionally finished house with stunning views in a beautiful location. Of course everyone will notice some differences sooner or later, but those interested in environmental technology and smart building will find the differences go right down to the foundations.

Kiwi Greenie is designed with four major principles in mind: Energy efficiency, low maintenance/longevity, ease of construction and value for money. It takes eco-home design a step further and improves on the award-winning foundation achieved in Little Greenie. It may be modern, but it’s not about frills or fashion; and while it is unashamedly utilitarian, it’s definitely not drab or boring. It's a living, breathing home.

Facilities

  • Sleeps up to four people
  • Queen-size bed
  • Separate bedroom with 2 singles or double bed
  • Electricity
  • Hot and cold running water
  • Indoor shower and outdoor bath
  • Radio, CD player, Stereo with media player connection
  • Fridge/freezer, cooker/oven and BBQ
  • Linen and bedding provided
  • Immaculately clean and tidy
  • Underfloor heating

What To Do

  • Nothing

    Take a moment… breathe out… and breathe in the quiet.

  • Beautiful Sunsets

    Over the water in winter and the mountains in summer. The weather doesn't matter, it'll be just perfect.

  • Outdoor Bath

    Every guest loves our outdoor baths - what's not to love? Steaming hot water, magical views and a quiet moment to just be.

  • Swim in the Sea

    The clear waters around Wainui Bay are ideal for taking a dip. Or you can simply explore the shoreline.

  • Walk to Taupo Point

    A two hour walk along the coastline from Wainui Bay is Taupo Point pa. Evening picnics at Taupo Point are very special. The beach glows under the fading evening light and the kanuka trees turn a rich, bronze colour which contrasts with the emerald colour of the sea.

  • Walk to Wainui Falls

    Just five minutes from Golden Bay Hideaway. This is one of Golden Bay's must-do short walks. A stunning native bush track along the Wainui River leads to Wainui Falls, the largest falls in Golden Bay - pack for a picnic and a swim.

  • North Park Walks

    Walk the remote northern section of the famous Abel Tasman Coast Track from Totaranui back to Golden Bay Hideaway at Wainui. You'll experience the wild beauty, golden sand beaches and clear waters - without the crowds you might encounter further south. It is a beautiful walk!

  • Kite Surfing

    Having consistent north and north-westerly winds in the main season (September to December) and the still turquoise waters in the lagoon makes it a very attractive spot for freestyle. You can have all conditions in one day, as when the tide goes out there are some nice waves on the main outer beach.

  • Kayaking

    The Abel Tasman National park is a world renowned sea kayaking destination. Golden Bay Hideaway is a perfectly positioned at the northern end of the national park to explore the many beaches, coves and headlands.

  • Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

    There are many days with still waters from December on, and that makes SUPping an awesome experience here. Easily access the many islands and the northern part of the Abel Tasman National Park, exploring its beautiful flora and fauna.

  • Mountain Bike Park

    On-site at Golden Bay Hideaway is the best downhill bike park and jumps in the top of the south island. Lovingly crafted by Amani McIntyre. Bring your bike and get professional instruction.

  • Abel Tasman National Park

    Abel Tasman National Park is loved for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous Abel Tasman Coast Track. With a mild climate and easy access its a good place to visit at any time of the year.

  • Golden Bay

    A destination for travellers from around the world, Golden Bay's attraction lies in its remoteness and proximity to internationally significant conservation areas, such as Farewell Spit, Kahurangi National Park and Te Waikoropupu Springs. This plus its relaxed festival atmosphere and friendly culture mean that the population triples during the holiday summer season.

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Kiwi Greenie Pricing

Season Low Season Mid Season Peak Season
Rate $105 per night $155 per night $185 per night
Fee

Per booking

Plus

$100 one-off cleaning fee

Plus

$100 one-off cleaning fee

Plus

$100 one-off cleaning fee

Months

Winter
June, July, August, September

Autumn & Spring
April, May and October, November

Summer
December, January, February, March

25% less when booking direct

Unlike Airbnb and Booking.com, our prices are up-front and honest! Be careful when comparing prices.

All-inclusive pricing table

Inclusive of the one-off $100 cleaning fee.

Season Low Mid Peak
1 night ABSOLUTELY NO ONE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights $155 per night $205 per night $235 per night
3 nights $138 per night $188 per night $218 per night
4 nights $130 per night $180 per night $210 per night
5 nights $125 per night $175 per night $205 per night

The longer you stay the cheaper it gets!

Important Details
  • Our direct booking prices are up-front and honest.

    The cleaning fee is often hidden on third-party booking websites, not shown until you're paying.

    Our accommodation can be found and booked on Airbnb and Booking.com where it can "appear" less expensive. However, these websites often hide additional fees and their booking cancellation policies may differ.

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  • Minimum two night stay.

    Sorry, one night stays are not available.

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  • Prices are for two people in a shared bed.

    The standard price is for two people in a shared bed. There is an additional $30/night fee if you wish to use two separate beds.

    Kiwi Greenie sleeps a maximum of four people. There is an $30/night additional fee for each extra person beyond two people.

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  • Future season pricing may differ.

    The displayed prices are for the next upcoming season (Low, Mid or Peak). Pricing for future seasons (eg. a year later) may differ. A final price will be shown prior to any payment.

  • Prices in NZ dollars.

    All prices are in in NZ dollars and include applicable taxes (GST).

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Lawrence & Kylie

Your Hosts Received…

10 Reviews  

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Communication
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Ines

Ines

A real gem. The view is unbeatable. Just bring a better car than we did for the road getting here and extra TP and courage for the composting toilet. 🚽🧻

January 2022

Laura

Laura

Loved every second of it! The views are to die for and the house has got a very nice feeling about it. An eco gem!

Jeremie

Jeremie

Incroyable, bien mieux qu'en photos. On reviendra !

Louise

Louise

This place is beyond amazing - beautiful house, wonderful views, and lovely walks and beaches on the doorstep. Loved the outdoor bath and the weka family that made an appearance every evening.

Thomas

Thomas

Magic location, amazing house. Brilliant stay!

Jule

Jule

Great place with lovely views, very clean and cozy. Highly recommend.

Howard

Howard

We had an awesome 3-night mid-winter stay at Kiwi Greenie and totally loved it. With temperatures that dipped down below 10˚, it was always warm inside. We loved the view out over Golden Bay and being off-grid for a couple of days while retaining use of plug-in essentials. Had some great close encounters with the local weka community which are not fazed at all by humans on their turf. Would jump at the opportunity to stay again. 😊

Jacquie

Jacquie

We loved our stay at this warm comfortable house with its stunning views. It is so peaceful and quiet, and the perfect place to relax. We enjoyed nearby walks and visits from wekas. No need to be nervous about the composting toilet - it was fine :) We would love to return in summertime to experience it then too.

Paddy

Paddy

Absolutely enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Eco Lodge with an amazing view , bugger the weather was not great but would definitely come back in Summer.

Michelle

Michelle

Magnificent!!! The bath! The view! The accommodation! Highly recommend!

Clean and Green

In keeping with our aim of fostering a high standard of environmental ethics, we operate a well organised recycling regime with organised bins - even the bins are recycled!

Travel to Golden Bay

Flights direct from Wellington from $109/person
Rental cars in Golden Bay from $49/day

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Kiwi Greenie Technology

  • Passive solar design

    Heat is captured and stored in abode bricks.

  • Off-grid electricity supply

    Power comes from solar panels and battery bank.

  • High tech solar hot water

    Serious heat retention and monitoring.

  • Highly insulated window system

    Double-glazed and beautiful to behold.

  • Innovative composting toilet system

    No smells and makes good earth for the garden.

  • Solar/boiler underfloor heating

    Stable temperature in winter.

Learn more about the construction of Kiwi Greenie.

Kiwi Greenie is the show home of Little Greenie Design & Build.

Design Principles

Plenty to Do

There's no TV but you'll be entertained all the same.

  • Beautiful Sunsets

    Over the water in winter and the mountains in summer.

  • Walk to Wainui Falls

    Through lush original forest and over a swing bridge.

  • Go Swimming

    The clear waters around Wainui Bay are ideal.

Look at our attractions section for more ideas.

COVID-19 Information

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COVID-19 Protection Plan

COVID-19 Protection Plan

goldenbayhideaway.co.nz/covid-19

We're taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously and we're prepared to make everything as safe, easy and affordable as possible for our guests. Golden Bay Hideaway is tackling this challenge with a range of important measures:

All Guests Welcome

We've taken measures to ensure our accommodations are safe for all our guests. For this reason we are not requiring vaccine certificates or passes. All our staff are fully vaccinated.

Exceptionally Clean

We're very proud of our record on providing an exceptionally clean and safe environment for all our guests. The many glowing reviews in this regard are truly appreciated.

Each home is cleaned on a regular basis and a deep and thorough clean is completed before you arrive for your stay. This involves but is not limited to:

  • Deploying hospital grade cleaning products.
  • Sanitize all 'high touch' surfaces.
  • Dust and clean floors.
  • Clean and shine windows and doors.
  • Refreshing linen and towels and restock supplies.
  • Wash and inspect dishes.
  • Removing of any rubbish.
  • We double-check that everything is clean and safe for your stay.

Golden Bay Hideaway cleaning staff are fully vaccinated, trained in good hygiene and follow recommended cleaning guidelines from the New Zealand Ministry of Health. We encourage our guests to do the same.

Soap, hand sanitisers and disposable (and compostable) hand drying towels are provided for every visitor's safety.

Low-touch Bubble

Each of our accommodations is completely separate from the others. There are no shared facilities. You'll feel like it's just you and the view.

Our "low-touch" approach to the check-in/check-out process means you'll likely never meet any of us face-to-face. When you arrive at Golden Bay Hideaway you can use the intercom at the gate to announce your arrival. From there you simply follow the signs to your accommodation of choice - ready and waiting. And for checkout you can just leave.

Our (fully vaccinated) staff will never arrive unannounced and burst your bubble. But of course we're always around should you need us - just call or send us a message.

"No worries" Cancellation

Book your bubble break with confidence!

In these uncertain times it can be hard to make a plan for the future. We reckon taking a break shouldn't be a stressful experience. So we're making it easy for you to have no worries with our generous cancellation policy.

While the NZ Government maintains strict border controls for COVID-19 we are only accepting bookings that meet various criteria. Please read all latest information.

Please have a read of our cancellation policy.

Lawrence and Kylie

Go well and please get in touch if you have any questions and comments.