About Us
flaxmill accommodation & venue
Rest, Restore & Refocus at Flaxmill
Our philosophy is a simple one. It is for all our guests to relax and recharge in our little piece of paradise at Flaxmill Bay, by Cooks Beach on the stunning Coromandel Peninsula.
Do as little, or as much as you want. Get lulled to sleep by the gentle sound of lapping waves. Wake up to the calls of our native song birds.
Come and join us – we’d love to meet you.
the team At flaxmill
Giving Back
Flaxmill (Flaxmill Bay Hideaway) is owned by a NZ charitable foundation, Big Toe Foundation (BTF). Over the past 20+ years, the Trustees of BTF have developed the property into a high-quality, commercially sustainable facility, that is also made available to NZ-based not-for-profit groups to use at a reduced rate.
This is our way of giving back to those doing ‘good work’ in the community.
Since 2014, the facilities have been used by groups and organisations for conferences and courses, and by their team members for relaxing and recharging their batteries.
Our history
The current owners purchased the Flaxmill Bay property in 2003 and for years it was run as a summer campground.
Since 2013, Flaxmill has been progressively developed into a private park with quality accommodation options set within landscaped gardens and a central complex for hosting destination weddings, conferences and retreats.
The boutique campground remains a welcome part of our summer environment, with many families and friend groups returning each year.
2003 - The Beginning
Flaxmill Bay Hideaway is operating as a seasonal campground, only open over the peak summer months.
2012 - First House built
Mercury, our first holiday house is completed. The central complex and amenities undergo refurbishment.
2013 - 2 More Houses
Flaxmill builds another 2 Houses (Ferry Landing and Endeavour) and the Cottages and Sleeper Cabins are refurbished to reflect our new standards.
2014 - Beach Houses & Venue
The Beach View Houses, Lonely Bay and Shakespeare, are completed along with the Function Venue. Flaxmill re-brands as a boutique destination wedding and conference provider.
2014 - Not-For-Profit Guests
We host our first guests under Big Toe Foundation's Not-For-Profit programme.
2017 - Accessible Houses
Purangi and Cathedral, our wheelchair and mobility friendly holiday houses are completed providing accessible accommodation options for our guests.
2019 - Further development
4 more Houses are built across the rear boundary of the property taking our House total to 11. The Cottages are double-glazed, re-roofed and refurbished.
2024 - Studio Unit
2 sleeper cabins are converted into Hebe, a cosy, self-contained unit with bathroom and small kitchenette.
2025 - Final Houses built
Property completion - now with 14 Houses (5 of which are accessible), 4 Cottages, a Studio Unit, 24 Summer Campsites and a central Event Centre.
