Golden Bay Hideaway

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  • COVID-19 Protection
  • Perfect couples retreat
  • Mountain/estuary and sea views
  • Modern conveniences
  • Bath under the stars
  • Clean and green
  • Craftperson's attention to detail
  • Extremely energy efficient
  • Warm all year round
  • Comfortably sleeps two

If you want to enjoy the still winter days in Golden Bay, this holiday house catches all the afternoon sun, stores it, and maintains a comfortable temperature.

Little 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.

Little Greenie is designed with four major principles in mind: Energy efficiency, low maintenance/longevity, ease of construction and value for money. 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.

Facilities

  • Sleeps up to two people
  • Electricity
  • Hot and cold running water
  • Radio, CD player, Stereo with media player connection
  • Fridge/freezer, cooker/oven and BBQ
  • King-size bed or two single beds
  • Linen and bedding provided
  • Immaculately clean and tidy
  • Covered parking
  • Underfloor heating
  • Indoor shower and outdoor bath

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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Little Greenie Pricing

COVID-19 Protection means that prices have been reduced - that's nice!

Season Including $100 cleaning fee. Low Mid Peak
1 night SORRY - NO ONE NIGHT STAYS
2 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $100 $165 $215 $245
3 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $200 $148 $198 $228
4 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $300 $140 $190 $220
5 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $400 $135 $185 $215
6 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $500 $132 $182 $212
7 nights PER NIGHT SAVE $600 $129 $179 $209
Low Season Mid Season Peak Season

Winter

(June, July, August, September)

Autumn/Spring

(April, May and October, November)

Summer

(December, January, February, March)

All prices are for 2 people (shared bed) and are per night. Prices include cleaning fee. Sleeps a maximum of two people.

Pricing table prices are for the next upcoming season (Low, Mid or Peak) - pricing for future seasons (eg. a year later) may differ. All prices are in in NZ dollars, include GST and $100 cleaning fee (per reservation). Prices have been rounded to the nearest dollar and final prices may vary slightly.

Minimum 2 night stay - contact us to enquire about one night stays.

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Lawrence & Kylie

Your Hosts Received…

18 Reviews  

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Jade

Beautiful location and so interesting to see the passive house in action. Very peaceful stay.

Richie

Cool place, very remote if thats what you are looking for. The 3G service is not very strong

Gerard & Jacquie

We cannot speak highly enough of our stay at Kiwi Greenie. The tranquility of the location, the beautiful lodge (completely self sustainable) and the hosting were of the highest quality. If you have time book a stay. Gerard and Jacquie Devonport

Viv

An amazing place. Has made me more determined to recycle and be conscious of our environment. A great location to unwind and central to the Abel Tasman and all it has to offer. Make sure you go to Toto’s for the best pizza’s ever.

B

A truely special spot, an incredible Eco house. Hosts went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Would love to stay again!

Jackie

Wonderful place to stay. Amazing views and incredibly peaceful.

Stephen

What a beautiful location. The bach was extremely clean and ready for our arrival. The fancy super efficient doors were a bit to get used to, but i understand why they were chosen. A lot of thought went into this building and it's seen throughout. We had both great sunny weather and rainy stormy weather, with both condition brought a different view from the bach, all which were amazing and comfortable.

Neil

This place is a beautiful and secluded spot. I might have not paid attention when booking but here are a few things that surprised me when I arrived. It is very remote, not a great distance from Takaka but slow driving basically on the edge of Abel Tasman park. There is nothing there. Just some salt and pepper and tea bags. You will need to bring all the supplies you need for your stay (there are pots and pans and a good stove for cooking). It is quite elevated which gives a great view, but you can’t just walk down to the water. It is an experience in simple living, but again very little provided just two microfibre towels and sheets on the bed, so bring any luxuries you might want. It is however totally worth the stay and you will feel refreshed. Also the weka are soooo cool (but naughty watch out!).

Rachel

The Little Greenie is the perfect place for some downtime and R&R. The view is amazing, both during the day and the stars on show at night. Highly recommend. Thanks again...

Malcolm

Lovely space and location. We got several visits from cheeky weka. Beautiful views and peaceful outlook. Highly recommend.

Mark

This is a great 'away from the crowds' location with a fantastic view. Highly recommended for a quiet place to recharge and restore.

Miho

Fantastic view. Outdoor bath was amazing

Jude

Lovely location and great place to relax. Could have added a few personal touches like soap in shower etc. But otherwise great place and would recommend.

Hannah

Eco friendly house with the most incredible view! Wainui Bay is so beautiful. Location is excellent to the Abel Tasman Coastal Track (which is equally as stunning). The house was always warm. We had a friendly weka that visited us each day. 30mins drive to Takaka - a cute little town with lots of charm and local cafes. Would recommend for an off the grid weekend of relaxation.

Anna

A beautiful place to stay for a solo break away - loved the outdoor bath, the view, the kitchen, full-sized fridge.

Findlay

Very nice eco house, stylish and modern place with a focus on eco friendliness which was refreshing. Amazing view and awesome weather whilst we were there.

Katie

Beautiful, stunning views, great location and wonderfully warm, cosy place to stay

Cassidy

The view is better than the photos, it is so silent and surreal, the house stays extremely warm and is so beautiful and open to really appreciate the location- could not recommend this place more can’t wait to go back ❤️

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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First 9 Star Home in NZ

Little Greenie received 9/10 stars when rated in an April 2009 Home Energy Rating Report (HERS) from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). No other home in New Zealand has been awarded a nine before.

The building rating is a measure of how well a home's design, materials and solar orientation enable it to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year.

In addition the report includes a water heating rating which is a measure of how energy efficient a home's water heating is. Little Greenie recieved a perfect 10/10 for this with indicative running costs of only $41/year.

Construction Photos Step-by-Step

Little 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 German 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 Little Greenie.

Little 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.

The building of Little Greenie was a great experience and it all came together with the help of friends and family - thanks guys!

Nearby Land for Sale

Section with magnificent views over Wainui Bay Boundary of section in Wainui Bay Property for sale next to Abel Tasman National Park Building platforms looking east Access road to the building site Engineered building platforms ready for construction in Golden Bay Looking directly down onto the building sites
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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:

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 trained in good hand 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.

We'll 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.

We're waiving standard cancellation policies and refunding guests in full if they have to cancel due to a government imposed lockdown.

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 new cancellation policy.

Rates Reduced

That's right, we're dropping our nightly rates during this time of hardship. Everyone's feeling the pinch and we reckon that we can help each other out in this situation. You get a great deal and our houses are not sitting empty - nice!

As always you can book instantly via our website with our updated pricing.

Lawrence and Kylie

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