A Complimentary Invitation To
Experience Mangaroa Farms
We invite you for a complimentary stay in our luxury eco-retreat, in return for documenting and sharing your experience on your networks, and providing us the photos & videos you capture along the way.
A Storytelling Collaboration
At Mangaroa Farms, we’ve created something unique and special to Aotearoa — a resilient food hub and education centre. Now, we’re expanding into guest experiences; with an eco-luxury experience that blends farm living with elegance and a deep connection to the whenua surrounding us.
You have received this invitation because we feel you resonate with our kaupapa, and we’re thinking that together we could co-create something beautiful.
We need your help to:
Come and experience a weekend with us immersed in nature etc
Document your experience staying with us from your unique perspective
Share with your audience to help us reach more people and let them know about what we have to offer at MF.
What we’re creating:
Mangaroa Farms is a sought after location & AirBnb listing for couples, groups and families to escape the city vibes and disconnect / relax.
Position our facilities sought after venue for aligned kaupapa and organisations that want to create transformational experiences for their colleagues, clients and communities.
Wellington’s best kept secrets in terms of accommodation.
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We’re collaborating with conscious creators who value:
Slow living and sustainability
Aesthetically beautiful storytelling
Meaningful connection to place and people
A grounded, authentic voice
Genuine collaboration
Book your stay
Join us at Mangaroa Farms for an experience in regeneration & wellbeing.
Sanctuary Stay at Woodcote Lodge
Our premium farmstay accomodation. Immerse yourself in 10 acres of natural beauty, and rest in the comfortable lodge, complete with 5 bedrooms, a large fireplace, spacious kitchen and dining, sauna and more.
Forest Haven: Unique Barn in Nature's Sanctuary
Find private peace in this cosy abode nestled on the edge of farm pasture and tall gum trees. This quiet nook is ideal for couples or a small whānau looking to unwind in the calm of nature.
Woodland Haven with Incredible Forest Views
Hilltop is our warm double glazed abode tucked away at the base of the Waipango pine forest. Fully furnished with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a cosy fireplace, and beautiful views over farmland and native bush.
Restorative Wellbeing Retreat in Nature
Tucked among 3 acres of flourishing gardens and heritage fruit trees, our Restorative Retreat is a premium sanctuary in the heart of Mangaroa Valley. Come and reset where luxury comfort meets rural living.
Make it stand out
Explore
Enjoy Our Farm Shop
Discover pasture-raised meats, preserves, and locally crafted goods to take a taste of Mangaroa home with you.Explore Our Farm and Event Operations
See behind the scenes of our regenerative farm, wellness events, and rustic wedding venue.Seasonal Wellness Activities and Events
Yoga, cold plunges, forest bathing, or simply sunrise meditation—depending on the season.Space to Imagine and Create
No agenda, no pressure. Just time, beauty, and quiet inspiration to do what you love.
Outdoor Exploration
Wander native bush trails, riverbeds, and rolling pastures, all within our living landscape.3,000 Acres of Natural Beauty
Uninterrupted views, fresh air, and endless space to think, feel, and create.Premium Luxury Accommodation
Stay in our off-grid lodge, designed with rustic-chic aesthetics and complete tranquillity.Organically Grown, Farm-to-Table Meals
Enjoy meals made with produce harvested on-site—seasonal, nourishing, and deeply local.
Make it stand out
The Exchange
What you’ll receive
Complimentary stay in our luxury lodge experience. Note, this will incur a $20NZD Airbnb fee per stay (unfortunately necessary as Airbnb does not offer free bookings).
Freedom to explore the properties, walk the farm trail, visit the local farm shop, gym, and more.
A private map for you to explore the farm facilities and more.
A personalised, flexible experience to suit your creative flow
Feature on our official channels and seasonal storytelling campaigns.
What we request
Create a series of videos / instagram stories about your stay at Mangaroa Farms. Photos are good (if that is your thing), and video is even better. Ideally videos could be strung together as an instagram reel and shared on socials "collaborating" with @mangaroafarms.
Publish at least one post/video (tagging us as collaborators) on your social media channels during or after your stay - this could be the reel you have made above, or a post, or both! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and AirBnb.
Create a shared google drive folder of all the photos and videos you took on your stay for us to use / reference to in future. Please share it with media@mangaroa.org.
Leave an honest review on your AirBnb stay, and on our Google Reviews Events page - feel free to copy and paste between.
If you really want to help us out, you can also leave a review for our Farm Shop / Kete Kai
Storytelling Ideas
Things you can do on your stay.
Showcase the magic of the immediate grounds area - the plants, flowers, birds, trees and nature. You can also check out the yurt space, te Wharekai, (subject to event bookings) geodesic dome, the gardens, the house, and the mighty Mangaroa river.
Pay a visit the farm shop, purchasing kai, cooking that kai at home. Emphasising on the locally grown aspect. Opening hours here.
Walk the 3.4km farm loop trail that passes through an ancient ancestor grove, admiring solid community tree planting efforts, passing our livestock, and listening to the Mangaroa River.
Explore other more intense trails in our pine / native forests. *ask us for outrageous options to cover.
Scenes from inside the house and the unique parts of it e.g. sauna, loungers, luxury bedsheets, fireplace, kitchen & more
Our Kaupapa
Mangaroa Farms is a resilient food hub and education centre, in Upper Hutt, Aotearoa New Zealand.
We nourish people and nature. With our famous market garden, sheep and beef farm, reforestation efforts and community events, Mangaroa Farms is making a splash in the NZ eco-tourism scene.
Now we’re welcoming great people to come and experience the land - and we’re glad to invite you to join us.
FAQ’s
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We’re inviting storytellers, content creators, photographers, writers, filmmakers, and influencers who feel aligned with our values—connection, sustainability, beauty, and presence. Whether you have 5,000 followers or 500,000, it’s your depth, not just your reach, that matters to us.
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You’ll receive a complimentary 2-night stay at Woodcote Lodge, farm-to-table meals, access to our farm shop and walking trails, optional seasonal wellness activities, and the freedom to explore or create at your own pace.
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We ask that you document your experience in an authentic way, create and share content during or after your stay, tag us in at least one post, and submit a short review or reflection. Additional formats (blog, YouTube, newsletter) are always welcome. This will help to open Mangaroa Farms up as a destination for other travellers.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring a partner, collaborator, or friend. Just let us know who’s coming when you apply.
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We have specific windows for hosted stays. If you’re selected, we’ll do our best to find a time that works for both of us within those dates.
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No. While we love working with local creatives, we welcome applications from all over New Zealand. If you’re travelling from further afield, we may be able to assist with transport from Wellington city—just let us know.
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We’ll work with you to find the best formats and creative outcomes, but generally, anything that feels authentic to you. Reels, photo essays, vlogs, blog posts, poems, slow-living stories, or just beautiful visuals that capture the essence of Mangaroa. We’re not prescriptive—we’re collaborative.
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Absolutely. If you’d like support with filming, photography, or storytelling while on the farm, we’d love to create something together.
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This is a hosted collaboration, not a paid partnership.
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Hit any of the “Apply Now” buttons to fill out our application form. It only takes a few minutes—we can’t wait to hear from you.
Apply for your stay
Tell us about your work, your vision, and how you’d love to experience Mangaroa.
Limited spots available.