Description: The farmstay is a 4 bedroom fully equipped, self-contained cottage with king, queen, and king single beds, bathroom, laundry, kitchen, lounge and dining rooms. Everything is supplied - linen, crockery, clean towels daily.

Three bedrooms and a bathroom are also available in the main residence, a modern, brick home. There is also a Jacuzzi for your private use.

On The Farm: Two renowned trout fishing rivers are on the farm. The New Zealand trout fishing team is selected on this farm and numerous fishing competitions are held here. Year round fishing - just a few minutes walk from the farmstay - is excellent, with a limit of 5 fish per day. A licence is required. An experienced guide is available if requested. Top of the line fishing rods can be hired at very reasonable cost.

It is an excellent place to use as your base - sightsee during the day and relax and fish later.

It is a working dairy farm with 225 cows on 75 hectares of attractive, rolling country.

Location: [map here] 5 kms south of Tirau on State Highway 5, the Rotorua Road, opposite the museum and honey shop.
Prices: Farmstay cottage $150 (for 2) per night, $25 for each extra person. Breakfast provisions supplied (bacon, eggs etc). Accommodation in main residence is $130 (for 2) per night, $100 single person. Continental breakfast provided.

Hosts: Pauline Laboyrie
Address: 357 State Highway 5, Tirau
Postal Address: 357 State Highway 5, R D 2, Tirau
Phone: +64 7 883 1333
Mobile Phone: 027 226 6788
Fax: +64 7 833 1339
Email: troutfishingfarmstay@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.troutfishingfarmstay.co.nz

Description: Belmont Farmstay is located just 2km North of Tirau on the main State Highway 1.

The Farmstay is a lovely sunny, modern, tidy cedar cottage with two bedrooms (Queen, double & single beds) bathroom, laundry, kitchen, large lounge/dining area.
Two bedrooms also occasionally available for homestay in the main residence which is a new modern brick home.

Belmont Farm is 206 acres of flat and rolling pasture land on which we graze beef and sheep plus we run an Arab Horse Stud - we have 2 purebred stallions including `Ngapa Joussif` sire of many Elite National & International Endurance Champions, also `Ranaarb` an impressive athletic chesnut horse imported from Australia. We have several purebred mares and youngstock and there are often foals to see.

The farm has a lovely tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway. We are located very close to 2 Golf Courses, Lake Karapiro and walking tracks, also less than an hour from Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton. Enjoy looking around "Trendy Tirau" with lots of interest to see (antique and craft shops or maybe visit the Toy Museum at the `Castle Pamela`).

Location: [map here] 20 minutes South of Cambridge. An hour North of Taupo.
Prices: Farmstay cottage is $130 (for two) per night ($25 each extra person). Homestay accommodation in main residence is $120 (for two) per night. Continental Breakfast provided.

Hosts: Linda & Stuart Cottle
Address: 40 Paparamu Road, Tirau
Postal Address: R.D.1, Tirau
Phone: +64 7 883 1088
Mobile Phone: 025 593 117
Email: Linda.Cottle@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.delightarabhorsestud.homestead.com

Comments: Our farm entrance is off Paparamu Road which is the first turn to your right after leaving Tirau (and passing turnoff to S.H.27 to Matamata). We are #40 Paparamu Road which is the first driveway on right, very easy to find.

Description: 

• Own TV Lounge
• Fully Tiled Luxury Bathroom with Shower and Large Bath
• Separate Toilet
• Comfortable Bedrooms
• Independent Access
• Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking
• Secure off road Parking with Security Gates
• Smoke Free Environment.
• Airport Pick Up and Transfers (Hamilton Airport only)
• Car Hire Services
• Private Horse Riding Tuition available (please pre-book)
• Wonderful rural walks with lovely Views, very quite & peaceful.
• Raglan approx 25 mins
• Bridal Veil Falls 30 mins
• Horse Trekking - 10 min
• Karamu Hill Walking Track 5 min
• International Golf Course - 2 min
• Various local Trout Fishing venues

Location: [map here] Whatawhata, 15 minutes from Hamilton
Prices: $135
Season: Allyear round

Contact person(s): Heather LLoyd
Address: 1423 State Highway RD 12 Hamilton 3293
Phone: 07 8293372
Mobile Phone: 021 135 7353
Fax: 07 829 3374
Email: hedgehoglloyd@hotmail.com

Comments: Transfers/pick ups Hamilton Airport.
Car hire facilities

Description: Karamu Trail Track has been established as horse trekking tourist attraction since 1999. We have now opened the farm house to guests with inexpensive family rooms.

As well as being a working dairy farm and horse trekking attraction we also have a lake with canoes. Escape the hustle and bustle of town and come and spend some time in the peace and quiet of the country.

Location: [map here] Te Pahu, 15 minutes West of Hamilton
Prices: $26 per person. Family rooms $130-$150/night.
Season: All year

Address: 37 Smith Road, Te Pahu, Hamilton
Postal Address: 37 Smith Road, RD5, Hamilton
Phone: (07) 825 9809
Email: bookings@ktt.co.nz
Website: www.ktt.co.nz

Comments: Bookings Essential. Check out our web site for photos and further information.

Description: We welcome you to stay at our place in the peaceful surrounds of Arohena.
A 3 bedroom self contained cottage is yours to enjoy where you can relax, take walks on our 720 acre drystock farm, ride horses or view sheep dog demonstrations etc. Use as a base for hunting and fishing in the area or visits to Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves etc.

Location: [map here] 35 mins south-east of Te Awamutu.
Prices: $80 per couple per night. plus $10 per extra person per night. Prices negotiable on longer stays.
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Christine Savill
Address: 1016 Aotearoa Road, RD 7, Te Awamutu.
Phone: 07 8722838
Mobile Phone: 027 621 6462
Fax: 07 872 2838
Email: savillc@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.kenleacottage.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential. Continental breakfast included in price. Visit our website for more information. We look forward to meeting you.

Description: Adventure farmstay offering horse trekking, kayaking, team building activities, cow milking, sheep shearing, pet animal feeding, great meals, in a beautiful environment.

We specialise in groups and can plan a programme especially for you.

On The Farm: Hand feed and pet our sheep, lambs, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, goat and even an emu. Have a go at sheep shearing. Try grooming the horses.

Location: [map here] One hour South of Auckland.
Prices: $120 per person per day including 3 meals. Group discounts.

Hosts: Christine Lyons
Address: 585 Glen Murray Road, RD2, Huntly
Phone: 07 826 3344
Mobile Phone: 025 200 1097
Fax: 07 825 3374
Email: christine@lakewoodlodge.co.nz
Website: www.lakewoodlodge.co.nz

Comments: Sorry, no EFTPOS or creditcard facilities.

Description: We are a working sheep and cattle farm, and also home of New Zealands largest and oldest Appaloosa Horse Stud.

Enjoy our home, our company, and relax. Or help with feeding calves, lambs and other animals during the season.

We currently have accommodation for

• Queen bed with ensuite
• Queen bed with share bathroom
• Twin beds with share bathroom

The house has 360 degree views and looks at Mt. Pirongia, and on a clear day can see the mountains in the Tongariro National Park.

On The Farm: We have sheep, cattle and 10 horses in our Appaloosa Horse Stud, including 2 stallions.

Location: [map here] 12 kms from the centre of Hamilton - 2 kms past the Morman Temple
Prices: $50-55 per single person per night B&B, $100 per couple, child price to be negotiated

Hosts: Peter & Rae Mutch
Address: 816/2 Tuhikaramea Road, RD 10 Hamilton
Phone: +64 7 847 5555
Fax: +64 7 847 5823
Email: rae@appaloosastud.co.nz
Website: www.appaloosastud.co.nz

Comments: Situated close to the airport.

Description: The Cottage: Brand new one bedroom cottage, totally self contained.
Kitchen with stove and fridge. Shower and toilet. One double bed and couch that can sleep two.
Set under big oak trees on working farm. Very quiet.

The Farm: We live on a 500 acre sheep and beef farm. Visitors can have a hands on experience of every day farm work, if they wish (lambing, calving, Spring only).

Location: [map here] We are 12.5 km east of Otorohanga (15 minutes). Approx. 30 minutes to Waitomo Caves
Prices: $100.00 per day for two people.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Franz or Beatrix
Address: 247 Tahaia Road, Otorohanga
Postal Address: RD 5 Otorohanga
Phone: 07 873 0879
Mobile Phone: 027 759 4338 (Beatrix)
Email: mthaler@clear.net.nz

Description: I offer two areas of accommodation (which you can see on our website) a luxury double bedroom in my home (Tawa Lodge) and a small self contained cabin (Totara Cabin).

Location: [map here] 45 minutes from Hamilton, 20 minutes from Kawhia
Prices: $235.00 for Tawa Lodge room. $80 for Totara Cabin.
Season: All Year

Contact person(s): Rowena Whale
Address: 2350 Kawhia Rd
Postal Address: R.D.8 Te Awamutu
Mobile Phone: 027 577 0978
Email: rowenawhale@gmail.com
Website: rowenawhale@gmail.com

Comments: Bookings essential. Credit card accepted. Meals available on request.

Description: Waitui Farmstay looks forward to welcoming you to our special part of paradise.

We offer comfortable accommodation in our modern four bedroom home set amongst rolling King Country hills. We are a working dairy farm of 450 cows on 500 acres.

Enjoy our panoramic views with large areas of native bush and interesting limestone outcrops. Join us for an evening meal by prior arrangement, wander in our extensive gardens, take a farm tour or simply relax with our two cats and friendly Golden Retriever `Tzar`.

We have two double bedrooms available one with an en-suite and one with a family share bathroom.

We look forward to meeting you and making your stay in the beautiful Waitomo area extra special.

Location: [map here] 30 minutes from Waitomo Caves.
Prices: $120 Double, $80 Single. Evening meals $30 per person.
Season: October to July

Contact person(s): Lisa and Raymond Watkins
Address: 355 Mairoa Road, Piopio 3971
Phone: 07 877 8246
Mobile Phone: 027 414 0828
Fax: 07 877 8246
Email: waitui@actrix.co.nz
Website: www.waituifarmstay.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential. Sorry no EFTPOS available, cash in New Zealand dollars only. Continental breakfast included in price. A home cooked evening evening meal is available by prior arrangement only. This is a non-smoking environment. Do check out our extensive web site.

Description: "Awariri" (Wild Valley) is a 1000 acre sheep and cattle farm situated midway between Port Waikato and Raglan Harbour.

A virtually unknown tourism region yet in the heart of scenic limestone hill country, rich in breathtaking rural views, extensive pastoral holdings, towering cliffs and escarpments, open rolling farmland, streams, native bush and pine forest. Great riding or walking country with trails throughout the farm. We also enjoy access to the long expanses of sandy beaches and rolling surf that typify the wild, unpopulated West Coast. Hunting jumps and Cross Country course. Guided rides on active, well mannered horses from $30 or bring your own horse. Woolshed camping (fireplace), or join us in our 1915 timbered homestead guestrooms.

Large swimming pool, tennis court, BBQ in garden surrounds. Seasonal stock work, mustering, shearing etc. Nearby are truly awesome caves, abseiling, hot pools and golf. Join us for some action or just enjoy tranquillity and beauty from the farmhouse verandah.

Location: [map here] A little over 1 hour south of Auckland.

Hosts: Chris & Elizabeth Venimore.
Address: Waikaretu Road, Glen Murray.
Postal Address: Glen Murray, RD5 Tuakau, Waikato, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 233 3073
Fax: +64 9 233 3119
Email: wildvalley@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.horseride.co.nz

Comments: We enjoy people and visitors. We like to share the beautiful environment in which we are privileged to live. Bookings are essential. Any difficulty with speaking English is not a big problem. We are able to listen carefully and speak slowly. Transport or pick up for small or large groups can be arranged. We have a good knowledge of our wonderful country and are able to make suggestions and recommendations for the travellers journey. This could be just the place to start your New Zealand adventure. We can organise most of your needs. Do contact us.