Farmstays

• Spray Point Station   (www.spraypoint.co.nz)

  High country adventure and accommodation. Spray Point Station is home of the Waihopai Walking Track, an adventure wilderness holiday where you can walk, hike, mountain bike, hunt, kayak or fish. Your accommodation is a fully renovated cob cottage, built and used by drovers in days gone by whilst mustering the sheep.

• 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.

• Swansdown Cottage (www.swansdown.co.nz)

  Experience New Zealand farm life from the seclusion and tranquility of your own private accommodation. Located in Blenheim, Marlborough.

• Takatu Lodge   (www.takatulodge.co.nz)

  Takatu Vineyard and Lodge is the vision of Heather and John Forsman. They offer a unique experience for guests to stay on a working vineyard where they may enjoy the highest standards of elegance and comfort.

• Tangowahine Farm   (www.tangowahine.co.nz)

  Relax and enjoy the tranquillity of a 250 acre farm that is close to Dargaville, Kaikohe and Whangarei - the ideal base for a Northland holiday.

• Taumata Farmstay   (www.taumatafarmstay.co.nz)

  A coastal working sheep and beef farm offering luxury accommodation within easy drive of Waitomo. Taumata Farmstay offers guided farm tours, fishing and hiking experiences.

• Taupo Farm Lodge Self-contained Farmstay Accommodation   (www.taupofarmlodge.co.nz)

  Set in its own private gardens with spacious rural surroundings, panoramic views from 2 sunny deck areas and only minutes from Lake Taupo's many attractions. Come and relax in the quiet country environment or have fun with your family feeding our friendly farm animals.

• Te Aroha Matamata Hobbiton Bed Breakfast Accommodation NZ   (www.matamata-info.co.nz/theranges)

  Private ensuite bed and breakfast accommodation in farmstay country between Matamata Hobbiton and Te Aroha - hot pools Wairere Falls mountain biking bush walks.

• 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.

• Te Oranga   (www.teoranga.nzco.net)

  A small New Zealand farm with holiday accommodation on-site, especially for travellers who would like to briefly experience life on a farm in the north of New Zealand.

• Te Puna Farm   (www.farmstaynapier.co.nz)

  A small farm situated in the lovely country area of Puketapu, in the Hawkes Bay, offering farmstay accommodation for travellers to the region. Experience clean air, space, friendly animals and relaxing surroundings.

• The Gates Country Lodge   (www.thegateslodge.co.nz)

  This historic homestead in North Canterbury is situated between Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura, one and a half hours drive north of Christchurch. Enjoy luxury accommodation in one of three premium guest suites.

• The Lofthouse   (www.lofthouse.co.nz)

  Funky and affordable fully self-contained rural accommodation, only five minutes from Lake Karapiro and ten minutes from Cambridge. The Lofthouse is in an ideal base for visitors exploring the Waikato and beyond.

• Tidsfordriv   (www.wairarapa.co.nz/accommodation/tidsfordriv.html)

  Small farm - 64 acres. Cattle and sheep graze the fields. New home set in parklike surroundings and large gardens.

• Totara Valley   (www.bay-of-islands-farmstay.co.nz)

  Farmstay accommodation in the Bay of Islands, offering bed and breakfast or self catering options.

• Treedimensions   (www.treedimensions.co.nz)

  Landuse planning consultancy, organic orchard and cottage accommodation.

• 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.

• 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.

• Waikino Station   (www.waikino.co.nz)

  Waikino Station offers luxury holiday home farmstay accommodation on a rural farm retreat, set on 2000 acres in the Lake Taupo region of New Zealand.

• 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.

• Wairere Falls Farm Cottage   (www.tearoha-info.co.nz/cottage)

  Offers fully self-contained accommodation on a 200 cow working dairy farm, with views of the Wairere Falls and the Kaimai Ranges, in the Waikato region.

• Waitakiroa Farm Stay Bed and Breakfast   (www.riverfarmstay.co.nz)

  Situated in the heart of the Motueka Valley, well located for day trips to Nelson and Golden Bay, or forays into the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks.

• Waitawa Farm Hostel   (www.farmstaynz.co.nz)

  A real New Zealand farm experience, come and experience life on a farm. Horse riding and working dogs are an everyday part of their working life.

• Waitomo Big Bird Bed & Breakfast   (www.waitomobigbird.co.nz)

  Enjoy a relaxing visit to this peaceful bed and breakfast farmstay in the Waitomo area. Experience life on an ostrich farm, with free farm tour included with your stay.

• Waiwhenua Farmstay   (www.waiwhenua.co.nz)

  A genuine New Zealand farmstay experience located just 40-50 minutes from Napier and Hastings cities in the heartland of the Hawke's Bay.