Live at Mangaroa Farms

Live in Rural Serenity

Hilltop, our warm double glazed abode is a home tucked away at the base of the Waipango pine forest. Fully furnished with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and beautiful views over farmland and native bush, this is a premium family home that is now available to it's next tenants.

In addition to food and forests, at Mangaroa Farms we’re also growing a village. And for the first time, we have a space in the village available for general residency / rent. 

A single hill separates Mangaroa from the Greater Wellington population. So it’s a fast 7 minutes to the train, 12 minutes to Upper Hutt with most basic needs, or 30 minutes to Wellington central. 

About the house:

  • Beautiful two storey home

  • Master bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe

  • Private views with natural beauty to explore

  • Recently renovated beautiful interior

  • 3 bathrooms

  • Indoor fireplace

  • Comfortable queen beds

  • Parking for up to 5 cars

  • Incredible pine and native forest to explore

  • Fast Wi-Fi

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Mangaroa Farms produce available just down the road

  • Clean & refreshing UV-filtered rain water

  • Connected and vibrant community

  • Fully equipped laundry with washing machine and dryer

  • Two cosy lounges

  • Outdoor eating and drinking area

Mangaroa Farms offers over 3000 acres of natural beauty, from farmland to pine forest and native bush. From our garden to farm activities, events and regeneration efforts, we offer an unparalleled experience of the true beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand.

A Serene Escape in Nature

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Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au 

I am the river and the river is me. 

Life in Mangaroa is defined by nature / Papatuanuku. The trees, birds, water, flowers, hillsides, mountains, glow-worms, sheep, deer, and most of all - the Mangaroa river, te awa o Mangaroa. 

The people of Mangaroa are all caretakers for the river in different ways. Some care very literally by planting trees, but others care via abstractions (from childhood education to open source ai data justice). The thread that weaves us all is the care. 

We invite you to join us on this journey.

Hear from those who’ve stayed with us

  • The highlight of my stay was the warm welcome that permeated my whole stay. The quality and depth of the people in attendance. Physically I appreciated the warmth and comfort in the winter conditions. There was such a rich and nourishing set of activities and the conversations were next level.

    Julian N.

  • I loved the conversations as a community and joining together over the wonderful kai. Being at Mangaroa Farms was totally the right decision due to alignment of values and common purpose.

    Anonymous Guest

  • I loved the farm track walk, and walking around Woodcote. Thanks for the super friendly and warm communication. The accommodation setup is great.

    Andre B.

  • Loved the people who were there to support, they made all the difference to it being an incredible stay!

    Kiri W.

  • Rooms and accommodation was lovely, food was great, Woodcote was a beautiful space to explore, it was all wonderful.

    Jo F.

Find your home in the Mangaroa Valley

  • Put your lifestyle first with this incredible home, situated 300m away from the road for optimal peace and quiet.

  • Mangaroa Farms is producing some incredibly high quality kai - from our organically grown produce to our regenerative, pasture raised beef and lamb. All available at our Farm Shop / Kete Kai open 7 days a week.

  • Hilltop Estate is fully furnished and tailored specifically to those wanting to return to their connection to the land.

  • Right on your doorstep is a wonderful pine forest with a mix of native forest and the lush Waipango stream. Find peace and stillness in this natural gem of a property.

  • Mangaroa Farms and the wider community is thriving with great people of all ages - with regular community gatherings, potlucks, wellness experiences and more.

Within the valley, there’s a cluster of other interesting projects afoot: 

  • Some of the best food in the country at our Farm Shop, walkable via off-road tracks. 

  • On-farm children's learning programs, alternative education support systems.  

  • A sweet private wellness center, walkable from Hilltop Estate. 

  • The community trail network, for fun and fitness, plus reflection and meditation areas.

  • Various group chats to support coordination

  • Regular community gatherings like BBQ potlucks, music circles, yoga classes, art, + 

  • Ecological restoration, native tree planting, and waterway cleanup. Lots of room to care. 

But, the “what” of village life is less relevant than the “who”... and it’s really the people (te tangata) that make this place so special.

Participation in “village life” is opt-in. We resist the insular thinking that defines many “intentional communities.”  There's overarching respect given to personal space, sovereignty, and boundaries. That said, a whole individual is always part of a bigger whole. We recognize the mutuality of living together in a rural context on Planet Earth. 

It’s within that context that we are opening the invitation for a family to join our village.