At a glance
Te Mānia.There is nowhere else like it.
Even with stunning images, nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping destination that is Te Mānia, just minutes from Havelock North.
Not really a house. Not really a meeting room. And not really like anywhere you have ever spent time before. We promise.
Te Mānia currently consists of one sleeping house made up of two luxurious bedrooms with their own generous en-suites with wide vistas up and down the Tuki Tuki Valley. Not that you’ll necessarily see the bedrooms on arrival, however, as three sides are buried underground. From 01 March, a second sleeping house will be ready and waiting for you, made up of a further two bedrooms.
Then there’s the other building - Te Mānia Room. While your bedrooms are solid concrete and mainly underground, the ‘big room’ is a short outside walk away and is entirely clad in Corten steel that pierces the skyline. Massive glass sliding doors provide spectacular views from three sides. Its interiors are dramatically black, and every comfort is provided to make this a place to relax in front of the fire and do absolutely nothing, or amp it up a bit and make a memorable ‘celebration’ meal in the state-of-the-art kitchen and serve it at the dining table for 10 or outside on the generous terrace with its own fireplace.
Te Mania can currently sleep two couples in two bedrooms with the option of *2 children’s beds (see children policy below) in the second bedroom. From 01 March, it will sleep four couples across 4 bedrooms with the option of a further *4 children's beds.
You are welcome to invite guests or friends up to a maximum of 10 people for a drink or a meal. Above those numbers, please talk to us about larger events where we will cater and serve.
Retreat Specifics
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LocationWaimarama Road, Havelock North.
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Capacity4 bedrooms across 2 separate sleeping houses. Each Sleeping House consists of:
• 1 x King bedroom with en-suite.
• 1 x Queen bedroom with en-suite (*has 2 additional single beds).
• 1 x Private hot tub.
Combined kitchen, living and dining areas – Te Mānia room.
Up to *8-12 guests
Click below for information on our luxury all-inclusive Te Mānia package
Te Mānia luxury package -
Rate4 bedrooms across 2 separate sleeping houses. Combined kitchen, living and dining areas.
$3,800 per night (01 Apr - 14 Dec)
$4,800 per night (15 Dec - 31 Mar) -
Check in/outCheck-in: 3.00pm | Check-out: 11.00am.
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Minimum Rental3 night minimum all year round, NZ statutory holidays and Mission Estate Concerts
4 night minimum Easter (Peak rates)
5 night minimum over Christmas and New Year -
PaymentVisa and Mastercard accepted - Sorry no Amex or Diners.
A valid credit card is required to secure and confirm all bookings regardless of payment method.
Terms and Cancellations
booking policy
- A deposit of 40% of the total is required to secure your reservation. The balance remaining is due 30 days prior to check-in (see exclusions below). Minibar, services and incidentals are then due within seven days of your departure unless otherwise arranged with the Retreat Manager.
- Te Mānia peak time bookings during the peak period of 15th December – 31st January, over NZ statutory holidays or bookings of 4+ nights must be paid in full 60 days before check-in and are non-refundable after this point.
- If payment has not been for the balance of the accommodation at 30 days before check in, this will be charged to the credit card on file.
cancellation policy
- Bookings cancelled prior to 90 days of arrival the 40% deposit is refunded in full.
- Bookings cancelled between 90 and 30 days of arrival the 40% deposit less a $250 Cancellation Fee is refunded (see Te Mānia exclusions).
- Te Mānia bookings cancelled between 90 and 30 days will not be refunded the 40% deposit if they are during the peak period of 15th December – 31st January, over NZ statutory holidays or bookings of 4+ nights.
- Te Mānia peak time bookings during the peak period of 15th December – 31st January, over NZ statutory holidays or bookings of 4+ nights must be paid in full 60 days before check-in and are non-refundable after this point.
- Bookings cancelled within 30 days of arrival 100% of the total is charged.
*Te Mānia children policy. Te Mānia is in the countryside with the sleeping areas physically separated from the dining and sitting area and therefore not suitable for young children. For your peace of mind, only new-borns and children over the age of seven are encouraged. There is a maximum sleeping capacity for four children – two in each of the queen bedrooms with children’s beds in very close proximity to the queen beds
Facilities
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Rooms
Current 2 bedrooms across 1 separate sleeping house. • 1 x King bedroom with en-suite. • 1 x Queen bedroom with en-suite (has 2 additional single beds). • 1 x Private hot tub. Combined kitchen, living and dining areas – Te Mānia room. Up to *4 guests From 01 March 2024 4 bedrooms across 2 separate sleeping houses. Each Sleeping House consists of: • 1 x King bedroom with en-suite. • 1 x Queen bedroom with en-suite (*has 2 additional single beds). • 1 x Private hot tub. Combined kitchen, living and dining areas – Te Mānia room. Up to *8 guests
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Technology
103" drop down projector screen in Te Mānia room + 55" drop down TV's in the bedrooms with smart services + SKY TV. State of the art audio system + Sonos systems for outside + bedrooms. Free Wifi.
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Cooking
State of the art kitchen with Fisher & Paykel dishwasher draws, fridges, Gaggenau gas hobs and electric plate, Wolf oven, Breville Nespresso machine, Kitchen aid appliances, LG microwave. Gas BBQ.
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Laundry
Full laundry with Electrolux washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities.
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Entertainment
Mini gym in located in Master room. On the vineyard at Black Barn is an all-weather tennis court - as a guest you are very welcome to play on this during your stay - if required we hold equipment.
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Outside
Private hot tub - heated all year round. Large outdoor gas BBQ. Separate outdoor living and dining areas with outdoor fire. Large pond with wildlife - frogs, birdlife. Lawn games. Heli-landing.
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Additional
Generous bedrooms with bathrooms, dressing rooms, toiletries and luxurious robes. Large open indoor (and outdoor fire). Air-conditioning units in rooms for heating and cooling. Underfloor heating in bedrooms.
Please note; there is construction happening on the neighbouring site (phase 2 of Te Mania) on weekdays until end Feb 2024. Noise will be kept to a minimum when retreat guests are in residence but there may be some noise at times.
Location
Te Mānia is located in the beautiful Tuki Tuki River Valley. It is down a private driveway on farmland above the river with spectacular views across the river and back up to the ridgeline of Te Mata Peak.
While secluded, it is just 10 minutes drive from Havelock North and Black Barn- with other wineries, restaurants, golf courses and beaches not far in all directions.
Multiple private heli-landing in addition.
Attractions
There is great trout fishing right at your doorstep - or we can provide a guide to take you a little further afield. You can also enjoy river swimming, kayaking and extensive walking trails. Cape Kidnappers, recognised as one of the worlds great Golf courses is 20 minutes down stream. The beautiful Waimarama and Ocean beaches are 20 minutes to the west. There are wineries and restaurants all within minutes of the gate. Havelock North with its great shopping, delis, antiques and food supplies is 10 minutes away. A full compendium to local restaurants and attractions will be in the retreat when you arrive, we also offer a wide range of activities that we are more than happy to arrange on your behalf. You can also view our compendium below.
click here for our guest compendium
Property Rental
Currently, Te Mānia has a nightly rental of $2200.00 for up to 4 people using two large bedrooms with en-suite.
From March, an additional sleeping house made up of two bedrooms with en-suites will be added with nightly rental of $3,800 for up to 8 people.
There is a separate 'big room' - Te Mānia. Room with living and kitchen.
First morning's breakfast provisions supplied. The minimum stay is three nights, and sorry, no pets and no smoking indoors. No fireworks are permitted.
*Te Mania children policy. Te Mania is a rural property with the sleeping areas physically separate from the dining and sitting areas. Therefore for your peace of mind, only newborns and children over the age of seven are permitted. There is a maximum sleeping capacity for two children in the Queen bedroom. Portacots and linen can be hired at an additional $25.00 per cot.
Guest Comments
I have never been in a house that has made me feel so giddy!
Everything was absolutely amazing...you asked for constructive feedback - but all we could come up with is bigger coffee cups!
It is absolutely stunning. I'm still a bit in shock. The place is s beautiful and special.
Amazing! I wish we could stay longer! We will be so sad to leave tomorrow...
