Farmstays

Kereru Farmstay   (www.kererufarmstay.co.nz)  

Experience New Zealand lifestyle living! Situated in Pukekawa, near Pukekohe, Kereru Farmstay is a beautiful haven for animal lovers, families and business travellers. The farm is home to donkeys, mules and sheep, and will be your home away from home as you enjoy a stay in a self-contained two bedroom Lockwood home.

Pakinui Gardens Farmstay   (www.pakinuifarmstay.co.nz)  

Your hosts welcome you onto their 35 hectare beef cattle farm, where you will enjoy hospitality and delicious home cooked meals served with New Zealand wine. Enjoy a farm tour and participation in seasonal farm activities.

Tukipo Terraces   (www.tukipoterraces.co.nz)  

Homestay accommodation on a 350 acre working deer and sheep farm. Dinner, bed and breakfast provided. Beautiful accommodation, located on a main highway 1 hour south of Napier. See website for details.

Silverstream : New Zealand Equestrian Vacations   (www.nzequestrianvacations.co.nz)  

Greg Best and Kim Zander welcome you to a New Zealand equestrian experience. They offer homestay accommodation on their farm, with a riding lesson each morning from an experienced showjumper. At Silverstream Station, they also breed, train, compete and sell horses for the New Zealand and international markets.

Omarama Station B&B   (www.omaramastation.co.nz)  

Offering B&B accommodation at Longview Cottage, and group or family farmstay accommodation in the Shearers' quarters.

Gleniti Farmstay   (www.glenitifarmstay.co.nz)  

Offers comfortable farmstay accommodation in the peaceful Nelson countryside. Gleniti is a 200 hectare property running sheep and cattle, with forestry and native bush blocks.

Woodstock Farm Vacation   (www.nzfarmvacation.com)  

Located just ten minutes south of Rotorua, the farm covers over 900 acres of operating sheep and cattle farmland, complimented with areas of both native bush and Radiata Forest. There are opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and much more.

Countryhouse (www.countryhouse.co.nz)  

Countryhouse is only 300 metres from the golf course and 1.6km to the town square. Sleeps 10, very comfortable.

Ruru Cottage   (www.ecofarmstay.co.nz)  

Eco farmstay accommodation in a beautiful setting, near the beach. Ruru Cottage is self-contained, and enjoys stunning views of native bush and lush farmland.

Rural Holidays NZ   (www.ruralholidays.co.nz)  

One of the country's leading providers of hosted accommodation with an extensive network of over 400 farm, country and home stays nationwide.

Woolshed Homestay   (www.thewoolshed.co.nz)  

Farmstay accomodation on a 160 hectare hill country dairy farm. Great location in a beautiful valley. Stay in a modern and tastefully converted woolshed.

Onuku Heights   (www.onuku-heights.co.nz)  

Kingsized rooms furnished with antiques and ensuites. On a sheep farm.

Rocks of Roy   (www.rocksofroy.co.nz)  

Luxury retreat accommodation at Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka.

Woodgrove Farmstay   (www.woodgrove.org.nz)  

Work for accommodation farmstay near Kaikoura where guests work four hours daily in exchange for board and keep.

Tuki Vineyard   (www.tuki.co.nz)  

A boutique organic vineyard planted in Bordeaux wine varieties, nestled in a small sunny valley between Te Mata Peak and the Tukituki River, beside Havelock North village.

Ten on One Country Homestay   (www.tenonone.co.nz)  

Offer bed and breakfast homestay accommodation in rural surroundings witin the Bay of Islands. Providing affordable accommodation in a modern country house, close to most of the region's centres and attractions.

Taumata Farmstay   (www.taumatafarmstay.co.nz)  

Taumata Moana Farmstay is set on the magnificent coastal property called Taumata Moana Station, located 45 minutes west of the world famous Waitomo Caves. Offering luxury farmstay accommodation with activities to suit, and excellent home cooking. 2 night stays receive a 10% discount off the total stay.

Ludlow Farmstay   (www.ludlowfarmstay.co.nz)  

Ludlow Farm is a 1200 acre working crop, beef and lamb fattening farm in Central Hawkes Bay, 25 minutes south of Hastings. Authentic renovated shearers' cottage sleeps six, with bed and breakfast provided.

Wainui Country Retreat   (www.wainuicountryretreat.co.nz)  

Escape to the country and relax in style, just thirty minutes north of Auckland's CBD. This log-styled macrocarpa lodge is situated adjacent to a private waterfall on a forty acre farm.

Our Farm   (www.ourfarm.co.nz)  

Self-catering cottage accommodation, located 15 kilometres from the Wangapeka end of the Kahurangi National Park. Our Farm is an 1100 acre sheep and beef farm, with a private airstrip just 600 metres from the cottage door.

Glacial Rock B&B Farmstay   (www.glacialrock.com)  

Glacial Rock cottages are situated on a farm close to Te Anau, in Fiordland, offering self contained accommodation with kitchen and BBQ area, SKY television and high speed Internet connection.

Oskat Forest Park   (www.oskat-forest-park.com)  

Farming both sheep and cattle on a 300 acre farm, your hosts offer farmstay bed and breakfast accommodation, along with tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing and 4WD offroad experiences.

Cottage at Windsong Farm   (www.windsongfarm.co.nz)  

The Cottage at Windsong Farm in Oxford is a relaxing farm stay retreat set within a working livestock farm. Cozy, private accommodation for tourists and travellers is available, with access to North Canterbury walks and New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Ballymoney Farmstay & Garden   (www.ballymoney.co.nz)  

A century old farmhouse with modern amenities, situated 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch. Options include bed and breakfast and farm tours.

Suzette Gardens Farmstay   (www.rakaiafarmstay.com)  

This rural farmstay is set on the Canterbury Plains, with a backdrop of the Southern Alps. Enjoy excellent trout fly fishing and salmon fishing in the Rakaia River or a round of golf at the Rakaia golf course.