Mangarara eco lodge and education centre is set on 1507 acres of pure New Zealand farmland, on the edge of lake Horse Shoe and native regenerative bush. A luxury New Zealand retreat near the rural village of Elsthorpe in Central Hawkes Bay, the Mangarara lodge is a destination in its own right. Set in front of a bird sanctuary on horse shoe lake amongst an operational sheep and cattle farm. The lo
dge and education centre was built as part of a larger regenerative vision to build a sustainable future in tune with nature for our next generations. Whether you are looking privacy and tranquillity with family and friends, a place to team build, a wedding or other event, Mangarara has been developed to meet your needs. The Mangarara Eco Lodge Environmental and Educational Ethos
Like the rapid changes happening on our planet, the farm is transitioning to be a farm of the future, restoring balance by developing diverse intergrated regenerative farming systems, and co creating ecosystems through tree planting programs, our eco-lodge accommodation and education centre, and also opening the farm to the public to enable others to reconnect to the earth that sustains us. Every day we choose our future. How we grow our food is the key to the health of our environment the health of bio diversity and of course the health of people and ultimately the health of society. So producing healthy food from healthy soil is our primary focus as the food choices we make every day are in fact votes for the kind of world we will leave for our children. Making wise choices and being part of positive change, growing healthy food and caring for the environment is very empowering and enables us to take back the power we have lost to corporate and political greed. Building the lodge sustainably
The building is two ex classrooms from a local high school and has been retro-fitted using local and natural materials, such as earth plaster and macrocarpa all grown and milled on the farm. The Lodge is equipped with all the modern kitchen appliances, sky TV, wi-fi and stereo, plus some greener technology as well. The wood fired boiler heats hot water in an instant and the solar panels keep this topped up. The fireplace is an attractive central point in the living area and the expansive double glazed windows ensures the building remains cool in the summer and toasty in the winter, as well as optimising those incredible views. All of the macrocarpa used has been grown and milled on The Family Farm. Facilities
The Lodge is a fully self-contained facility that is spacious enough to accommodate two-three families wishing to holiday together or a group who simply want space to relax in. Four bedrooms, each with french doors out to an expansive deck running the length of the building provides instant access and views to a stunning lakeside setting. Two bathrooms, with tiling that is a gorgeous artwork in itself, and a separate bedroom wing, offers peace and privacy. The heart of the building is a light and spacious modern commercial kitchen and a huge living area with striking wooden floorboards and calm, neutral tones throughout, continues the overall feeling of serenity. A unique covered deck, with one side completely open to the lake links the bedroom wing to the main living wing and offers outdoor living in any kind of weather. The Mangarara Lodge has plenty of room for relaxation and entertainment and stunning views from every angle. Location
The Mangarara lodge is 4km from one of New Zealand’s best trout fishing rivers (Tuki Tuki) and the Patangata Pub. The Pacific Ocean can be seen from the top of the farm and the beautiful sandy beaches of Kairakau and Maungakuri are 25 minutes drive.The closest towns are Waipawa and Waipukurau but it is still only a half hour drive to Hastings and Havelock North with Napier being a further 20 minutes away. The farm is a nice mix of flat land to rolling hills and steeper hill country. As the farm is managed in June 2012 it carries 2700 sheep, 600 cattle including 18 cows for milking and 25 Berkshire pigs.The property has been farmed since 1850 and was one of the first stations in Hawke’s Bay to farm sheep.
