About Us

Brooke and Maggie left city life and careers in Auckland to follow their passions of building an off-grid, eco house in the Far North and establishing Riverside Escapes in Mangonui.

We're Maggie and Brooke - we'll be your hosts during your stay.

Maggie originated from bonny Scotland and Brooke from the Hawke's Bay. In 2016, after an accumulated 32 years working at Auckland zoo, we decided to begin a new chapter in their lives with the goal to build a sustainable lifestyle.

We purchased Northlanding, where Riverside Escapes are situated on the riverfront olive grove in the Far North of New Zealand. We also live at Riverside Escapes.

Two eco-friendly, off-grid glamping cabin escapes

We have been welcoming guests to the beautiful River Bothy cabin for a couple of years and have recently expanded our offering with our second, private cabin creation, The Green Rabbit.

We want to encourage guests to come for a visit: unplug from the rush, re-connect and experience the beauty of Riverside Escapes and the magic of the Far North. Our quiet escapes are designed for rejuvenation - the perfect Northland experience!

Maggie and Brooke - Created off-grid and eco-friendly cabins in the Far North

Maggie and Brooke play with their dogs in the backyard

Decanting olive oil at Riverside | Northlanding

Enjoy Shaken Down Olive Oil with your bread

Frantoio Olive Oil | Northlanding | Far North | NZ

Shaken Down Olive Oil

Riverside Escapes is located on the banks of the Oruaiti River and is surrounded by stunning countryside. The 500 mature olive trees on the property are harvested annually producing ‘Shaken Down’, our own brand of delicious olive oil.

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Get in touch

We're here for you, if you have any questions or need help setting up your escape, email us below.

Maggie / Brooke: 021 210 6691

Explore Northland

With lots of things to do and see in Northland and further afield in the Far North, explore the area and make the most of your stay at Riverside Escapes!

Discover our fave spots!