Description: A centrally located haven of tranquility. Easy access to all of Northland with friendly hosts and other animals. A choice of accommodation from self-contained to B&B.
Easy forest walks on the property with excellent fishing just down the road. Very quiet and peaceful.

On The Farm: One third of the Farm is native forest containing many rare flora and fauna including Paryphanta (Kauri snails), Kiwi etc. A working beef and sheep farm with extensive gardens and ponds. Friendly working dogs, cats and all animals are used to visitors. Hot pools available for guest use.

Location: [map here] 20 minutes from Dargaville; 45 minutes Whangarei; 45 Minutes Kaikohe
Prices: Taraire cottage $210 per night. Tutamoe Suite $135 per night. $25 per extra person. Minimum two night stay for Fridays and Saturdays. Meals $45 inclusive bottle wine.

Hosts: Hugh and Pauline Rose
Address: 1078 Tangowahine Valley Road, RD2 Dargaville
Phone: 0064 9 439 1570
Mobile Phone: 0064 2743 91570
Email: holiday@tangowahine.co.nz
Website: www.tangowahine.co.nz

Comments: All main credit cards accepted

Description: Farmstay on Horsebreeding Farm with your own holiday cottage overlooking Kerikeri Inlet, Bay of Islands.

The self contained accommodation has two ensuite kingsize bedrooms, one of which converts to two singles.

Fully equipped kitchen, dining, sitting rooms, laundry, office, and two bathrooms all new in 2008.

You will find full details of the farm and things to do if you click the website link at the bottom of this listing.

Location: [map here] We are in the North-west corner of the Bay of Islands, 3 hours drive North of Auckland (or 40 mins flight). Map available on the website.
Prices: 2 guests $150 per night, 4 guests $250 per night. Lower weekly rates.
Season: All Year

Contact person(s): Adrian and Sylvia Garrett
Address: 175 Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Phone: (09)4079854
Fax: 09 407 8544
Email: sylvia@thecarriagehouse.co.nz
Website: www.luxury-accommodation-bay-of-islands.co.nz/farmstay-bay-of-islands.html

Description: Experience a 900 acre working Bay of Islands farm amongst sheep and cattle. Enjoy a luxury, self-contained accommodation, tastefully decorated in 2007, with home cooked breakfast and dinner if you wish.

Situated in a peaceful location in the Bay of Islands countryside, Totara Valley Farmstay offers luxury holiday accommodation for six people.

The accommodation consists of a two bedroom self contained unit `Green Patch` attached to the Totara Valley Homestead and a double room in the Homestead itself.

Perhaps join us on a farm tour or be our guests for dinner at the Homestead. Alternatively, enjoy the privacy of your own private accommodation and the use of the Homestead facilities.

Location: [map here] Short drive from Kaikohe. 3 hours North of Auckland. 20 mins West of Paihia and Kerikeri
Prices: $100.00 - $200.00
Season: February - November

Hosts: Felicity Jack.
Address: 9 Waikaramu Road, Ohaeawai, Bay of Islands
Postal Address: Totara Valley, RD2, Kaikohe
Phone: +64 9 405 9807
Mobile Phone: +64 27 2813657
Fax: +64 9 405 9653
Email: info@bay-of-islands-farmstay.co.nz
Website: www.bay-of-islands-farmstay.co.nz

Comments: Bookings Essential. Free pick up/drop off from bus stop and airport. Cash/Cheque only

Description: In the lovely North of Hokianga at HEREKINO, Tui Inn offers a unique adventure holiday - local knowledge and over 20 years experience provides a holiday of a lifetime.

Budget accommodation, 12 beds, 2 camper van sites, 2 campsites, fishing, diving, surfcasting, netting and snorkeling. Horse treks, beach and bush treks, hunting wild boar, goat and possum shooting.

Location: [map here] On the west coast 25 minutes south west of Kaitaia
Prices: Camping from $8 per person, and backpacker style accommodation from $15 per person (twin/share rooms)

Address: 15 Puhata Road, Herekino. Kaitaia
Phone: 09 409 3883
Email: tuiinn@xtra.co.nz

Comments: For visitors who are genuinely interested please phone in advance for bookings, preferably after hours. Cash only.

Description: Friendly 1100 acre beef and sheep farm, an interesting cross between a hostel, farmstay and a homestay, including one cabin.
A great chance to view country life on a genuine working farm. Working dogs,
pet sheep, horse and pony rides.

In the evening relax on the deck in the spa pool looking up at thousands of stars. With a shared lounge and fully equipped kitchen, we hope that you will make yourselves at home. Free tea, coffee, spices.
Just relax and unwind or you are welcome to go for a lovely farm walk, where you will have an opportunity to view our Hereford cattle, calves, horses, sheep and lambs, perhaps even see our working dogs mustering cattle or sheep or watch some sheep shearing.

$20.00 meals are available if you book in advance.

Close to Kohukohu, Ahipara, Kaitaia and halfway between Cape Reinga and Waipoua Forest, we are an ideal base for a day trip to Cape Reinga or Waipoua Forest to see Tane Mahuta, the giant Kauri Tree.
Waitawa Farm is situated in Hokianga, a number of beautiful forest and beach walks are only a short drive away. Our farm runs from steep forested hills down to rich picturesque river flats.
Close to the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, midway between the Waipoua Forest and Cape Reinga. Phone 09 409 5809

Advance bookings required June to October. We guarantee you a warm country experience that you will remember.
Because we are often out working on the farm, we would really appreciate it if you would please phone first or arrive after 3.00pm.164 Pukemiro Road Broadwood.

On The Farm: Beef cattle mainly Herefords, Romney sheep, shearing mainly around May and November, stock ponies and horses, pet calves, pigs and sheep

Location: [map here] 45 minutes south of Kaitaia
Prices: 60.00 a double $45.00 single including self serve light continental breakfast.

Hosts: Heather and Robb Campbell
Address: 164 Pukemiro Road, Broadwood, Hokianga, New Zealand
Postal Address: P.O. Box 10, Broadwood, Hokianga, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 409 5809
Email: valleyfarm@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.farmstaynz.co.nz

Comments: Please note there are no automatic teller machines in Hokianga but Eftpos is available at Broadwood Store. We can collect you from the Kohukohu ferry or from any airport in Northland at a small added cost.