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Eco Accommodation New Zealand, Mangawhai North Island
Stunning natural setting
Mill Ridge is one of our "places of the heart" and it is our privilege and pleasure to be able to share this magical environment with our guests. Our special piece of Mangawhai provides travellers with a quiet, peaceful retreat in a stunning setting.
Mill Ridge is slightly elevated sitting on a ridge with 360 degree views overlooking Mangawhai with water views to the East and rolling green pastures to the West. Looking north you'll see the spectacular Brynderwyn mountain range with its covering of New Zealand native trees such as Kauri, Totara, Manuka and Rimu, and in the distance, the distinctive outline of the Hen and Chicken Islands.
Running adjacent to the property is a freshwater river which flows down to meet the waters of the Mangawhai harbour. One of our favourite past times is to kayak up the mangrove-lined river and enjoy a picnic lunch with just the grazing cows, bird and fish life for company. At the bottom of the hill is an old Mill (hence our name - Mill Ridge), with more rural views out over the valley towards the olive groves and fledgling vineyards and to the Tara, where the red volcanic soil nourishes thriving avocado orchards.
Our Environmental Policy
Mill Ridge Secluded Cottages has been a member of the Northland Sustainable Tourism Charter since 2006, and is committed to the principles of sustainability, without compromising on quality.
 "Creating a successful Northland tourism industry, committed to continual improvement in sustainable business practices, that protect and enhance the natural, cultural, social and economic environment." - NSTC
Download NSTC Charter PDF here
Recycling
Recycle cans, bottles, plastics, paper and cardboard
Reuse paper printed on only one side as scrap paper
Compost our kitchen waste for our organic vegetable garden
Use re-useable cloth bags for shopping
Use bio-degradable plastic bin liners
Buy in bulk to eliminate wasteful packaging
Environment
Plant native species in the garden. These plants, and especially the flax flowers and the red puriri berries, attract birdlife like the tui, while the pond is frequented by heron, pukekos and swallows
Launder our sheets with eco friendly cleaners and dry them naturally in our fresh Northland breezes
We support local food suppliers and growers in Northland and where possible choose organic items.
We use eco-friendly cleaning products
Water
Collect and purify our own water for all uses
Operate an on-site waste water treatment system, the nutrients of which are used to irrigate our trees
Combine washing loads to reduce water usage
Energy
Use energy efficient bulbs where possible
Switch off appliances when not in use
Use solar powered garden lights
Transport
Minimize travel wherever possible
Regularly tune and service our car
Observe best practice driving to limit fuel use
Community
Employ local staff and contractors
Donate to local causes
Support our local business community
Alison (owner and hostess) has been heavily involved in Northland tourism for a number of years, and has been the website administrator for our Mangawhai tourism, business and community website since its inception.
Many of our guests want to help, so we invite you to join with us by enjoying our hospitality and understanding our environmental policy. Each cottage has a compendium with more detailed information on what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint, with suggestions on how you may support us if you wish.
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Dawn of a new day at Mill Ridge |
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Tree ferns fringe the sunny courtyard by Fale Cottage |
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Ti Kouka Cottage, framed by the lovely gleditsia tree |
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A native pukeko out for its daily walk around our pond |
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Pond Plants |
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