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Green Hills Chalets

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Green Hills Chalets

Mangawhai, Northland


Green Hills Chalets is a convenient 1.5-hour drive from Auckland - and only 10-minutes from Mangawhai Village in Northland.

Sleeping up to six guests, it's an ideal family-friendly and group rural escape.

There are two bedroom chalets, each with a queen-size bed and sofa bed. A central living cabin offers a communal gathering space - with a lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Decking boardwalks and steps seamlessly connect the individual spaces.

Surrounded by rolling green hills, you'll feel a long way from the hustle and bustle of city life. Grab a few deck chairs and relax overlooking the two acres of gently sloping pasture. Head down to the secluded outdoor bath for a soak. Cook up a storm using the outdoor BBQ or pizza oven. Or cosy up with a blanket and glass of wine next to the brazier.

Green Hills Chalets is the perfect spot for a getaway with your loved ones. It offers peace and quiet, as well as rural beauty. And it's only 10-minutes away from the coastal beauty and activities on offer in the Mangawhai area.

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Eating and Drinking

EATING AND DRINKING

Green Hills Chalets is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink and cook meals using the facilities provided. Remember to bring your favourite pizza toppings for the wood-fired pizza oven!

If you fancy dining out, Mangawhai has some excellent options. Bennetts Cafe offers breakfast and lunch. There is also Pacific Coast Taproom & Eatery and the Mangawhai Tavern. At Mangawhai Heads township (approximately 10 minutes away), you have Gringas (Mexican), Wood Street Pizzeria and Brewed As. (coffee, café food and tapas).

The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is the New World Supermarket in Mangawhai.

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

Green Hills Chalets is a beautiful place to slow down, relax and destress. Bring out the board games, jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards. Or settle in with a good book in the sun. In the evening, enjoy a game of Petanque on the lawn, sunset yoga (mats provided) and toast some marshmallows by the brazier.

The Mangawhai region is an absolutely stunning area to explore, especially in summer. Head out to the beach to swim, surf, boogie board, kayak or fish (charter trips are available). Other popular activities include golf, biking, wine tasting, the local art gallery, museum and Bennetts Chocolate Shop.

There are also a number of fabulous walks around, both coast and inland.

If you stay during the weekend, check out the Saturday morning markets at Mangawhai Tavern or at the gymnasium next to the Mangawhai Beach School.

The nearest town is Mangawhai Village or Kaiwaka, approximately a 10-minute drive away. Warkworth town is a 40-minute drive.

Your Hosts

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at Green Hills Chalets are Karen and Steve.

Karen’s working background was initially in nursing and then in farming in the Bay of Plenty. Steve has done a lot of building, creating, painting, fixing and gardening. Nowadays, they are both semi-retired but still keeping busy.

Steve currently has a part-time business offering property maintenance. Leisure wise, they both enjoy time with their families, grandchildren, and friends… Also going to movies, concerts and rugby - and Steve loves his golf!

Karen has lived in Mangawhai since 2005 and Steve since 2015. They really enjoy the space, peace and quiet that Green Hills Chalets offer - and the joy of planting trees and watching as they grow.

TESTIMONIALS

“ Such a wonderful stay - so well set up. We loved making pizzas in the pizza oven and toasting marshmallows in the brazier. Very clean, tidy, and had everything we needed. Will definitely come back sometime! ”

- 2024-03-29

20 / 20

“ Such a beautiful property, it made for a very relaxing stay. ”

Julie Prior- 2026-02-17

1 / 20

“ Perfect set-up to catch up with friends in a magical spot. The host was amazing and met us on arrival. The view was relaxing. We would highly recommend the location for a weekend away to relax and unwind. ”

Julia Pakenham- 2025-09-08

2 / 20

“ Lovely weekend away. Plenty of space for our family, with a great pizza oven and fire to relax into the evening, and the place was very clean. Karen was super helpful. Would definitely recommend. ”

Pip Kingstone- 2025-09-01

3 / 20

“ Absolutely stunning and serene location for a nice laid-back getaway. Outdoor fireplace and bathtub/shower were the stars of the stay. ”

Paras Garg- 2025-07-07

4 / 20

“ Luxurious glamping. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Green Hills Chalets. Highlights were the beautiful views, outdoor bath, pizza oven, s’mores on the fire, crisp bedding. Highly recommend. ”

Nadia Herbst- 2025-06-23

5 / 20

“ Stunning views and just the feeling of calmness and relaxation. Hosts were easy to communicate with and very friendly. The chalets were perfect for our family and had all the facilities we needed to enjoy our stay. ”

Amanda-jo Pickup- 2025-06-07

6 / 20

“ Fantastic spot that has everything you need for a chilled break. Excellent amenities, communication and vibes. Would highly recommend. ”

Owen Gibson- 2025-04-27

7 / 20

“ Fantastic host! Beautiful outlook across the rolling hills, very cosy chalets, and proximity to town and the Heads was ideal. ”

Andy Mahony- 2025-04-02

8 / 20

“ Stunning lush green views and very friendly host! Amazing stay! Highly recommend! ”

Corina Hoon- 2025-03-25

9 / 20

“ We had the most amazing stay. The views were stunning, the facilities were great, and we didn’t want to leave. I would definitely recommend it. ”

Millie Hoddinott- 2025-03-04

10 / 20

“ We loved our stay at the Green Hills Chalets! The cabins and facilities were amazing! Such a lovely setting. Karen and Steve were top-notch hosts, very friendly and super accommodating! We are very keen to return and would highly recommend to anyone interested. ”

Ryan Dervan- 2025-01-12

11 / 20

“ Great stay and super friendly hosts. ”

Caitlin Riedstra- 2024-12-13

12 / 20

“ Green Hills Chalets was the perfect spot for a romantic, fun weekend away! We loved the space, with so much to do, a beautiful setting, generous and helpful hosts, and a place to relax and enjoy. We would go back in a heartbeat! ”

Nicola Tocker- 2024-11-04

13 / 20

“ We loved our stay. It was perfect for our family with a tween and a teen. The fire and pizza oven were great. Karen was a wonderful host. The setting was just amazing. Thanks. ”

Charmaine Mckenzie- 2024-10-09

14 / 20

“ Karen and Steve were amazing hosts. They met us upon arrival and showed us around the property, offering help with the facilities. They were also very quick to reply to any questions we had during the weekend. The property itself was so clean and well maintained. It is the perfect place for a quiet weekend away, and it is just a nice short drive to nearby restaurants and shops too! ”

Vicky Zhu- 2024-09-12

15 / 20

“ Very convenient accommodation for a family. Only an hour and a half from Auckland. Very relaxing. It feels like you don’t want to go back to the city. It's good to book for two or three nights to fully enjoy your stay. ”

Brenda Placa- 2024-07-19

16 / 20

“ My family enjoyed our stay at the Green Hills Chalets! It’s very kid friendly, perfect for families. The highlight of our stay was the bathtub with the most amazing view! ”

Rebecca Miguel- 2024-07-05

17 / 20

“ Communication was excellent, and the place was stocked up with everything we needed for a great stay. Even on the colder nights, they had heaters and a large supply of wood for the outdoor brazier, which was awesome. ”

Rory Moss- 2024-05-14

18 / 20

“ We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in such a beautiful and peaceful setting. It was equipped with everything you need, and we enjoyed utilising the outdoor space with an outdoor bathtub, pizzas in the pizza oven, and toasting marshmallows on the brazier. The kids loved the expansive grass space to play. Such lovely and helpful hosts. ”

- 2024-04-15

19 / 20

“ Such a wonderful stay - so well set up. We loved making pizzas in the pizza oven and toasting marshmallows in the brazier. Very clean, tidy, and had everything we needed. Will definitely come back sometime! ”

- 2024-03-29

20 / 20

“ Such a beautiful property, it made for a very relaxing stay. ”

Julie Prior- 2026-02-17

1 / 20

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