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Our collection of carefully selected Farmstays and Retreats

Note: We are in the process adding more listings to this page - so come back to view more amazing experiences!

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Beresford Heights - Owaka - Catlins

Located at the top of Table Hill on a 1200 ha working farm, 400m above sea level in the heart of The Catlins, Beresford Heights offers boutique accommodation with breath-taking views.

This romantic retreat is an off the grid get-away for couples craving a luxurious peaceful escape from their busy lifestyles, in a private magical hideaway. 
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Farm to table platters and farm tours complete the experience!
Beresford Heights
Warren & Stephanie Burgess
361 Puketiro Road
RD2, Owaka
New Zealand 
Ph +64 (0) 3 415 8019 
info@beresfordheights.nz
​www.beresfordheights.nz/

Suitable for:
  • Couples/singles
  • Groups of friends
Capacity: max 4 people
Rate: from $ 300 per night
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Cascade Creek Retreat - Milton (near Dunedin)

​Cascade Creek Retreat is a luxurious 5 Star, eco-friendly, off-grid boutique accommodation set on a 2,000 hectare award winning working sheep and beef farm in Otago at an exclusive, private and remote location.  Cascade Creek Retreat is the perfect spot for honeymoons, romantic getaways, family holidays or independent travellers wanting the chance to experience a taste of real NZ.  

Just 30 minutes from Dunedin International Airport, 50 minutes from Dunedin city, 50 minutes from the Catlins and 1 hour from Central Otago. Cascade Creek Retreat is an authentic hand-crafted Oregon log chalet with solar powered electricity, gas for hot water and cooking, a large open fire to roast marshmallows on and abundant native birdlife to view in the immediate surrounds.


Cascade Creek Retreat
Janene and Dave Divers
Glen Road, Milton
Otago 9291, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)27 216 7210
enquiries@cascadecreekretreat.co.nz 
www.cascadecreekretreat.co.nz 

Suitable for:
  • Couples/singles 
  • Families
  • Groups of friends
Capacity: max 6 people
Rate:  from $ 395 per night
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Cabot Lodge - Te Anau - Fiordland

Opened in 2018, Cabot Lodge is a beautifully appointed luxury lodge situated on a 2000-acre sheep farm bordering the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. 

The Lodge accommodates a maximum of ten guests, offering private luxury and an authentic New Zealand escape with a fifth-generation farming family.  

Guests have the opportunity to participate in on-farm activities, sample freshly prepared local cuisine, and experience panoramic views over the vast mountain ranges, pristine Lake Manapouri and Fiordland's World Heritage Park. 
​Cabot Lodge 
Breidi & Brad Alexander
268 Hillside-Manapouri Road
Te Anau, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)27 601 8885 
enquiry@cabotlodge.co.nz  
www.cabotlodge.co.nz 

​Suitable for:
  • ​Couples/friends
  • Groups of friends
  • Families (kids over 10)
Capacity: 10 guests
Rate: from $ 720 per night
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The Lodge at Tikana - Browns (near Winton)

The Lodge at Tikana in Central Southland is nestled among fertile southern hills which are home to a herd of majestic stud Wapiti deer. The tranquility of the rural setting is enhanced by the unique ambience of the straw bale construction.

In its former life the Lodge catered to the needs of high end tourists traveling in Southland and was Southland's top end luxury lodge.
The Lodge was purpose built in 2003 by a craftsman builder with the juxtaposition of old and new blending seamlessly.
The Lodge At Tikana
Dave Lawrence & Donna Day
374 Livingstone Road, Browns
+64 (3) 236 4117
info@tikana.co.nz

Capacity: up to 4 people 
Suitable for:
  • Couples/singles
  • Family
Rate: from $ 400 per night 
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Dingleburn Station - Lake Hawea (near Wanaka)

Spectacular Dingleburn Station is located on the shores of Lake Hawea near Wanaka.
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The drive itself is an experience you’ll remember, seldom used by anyone other than locals, and you’ll want to stop from time to time to capture the beauty on camera. The lake is so clear you can still see the bottom meters down.

Once you reach Dingleburn Station the views only get more special. This is your own private paradise.
Discover Dingleburn is suitable for families and travellers in larger groups. The renoveted buildings, ‘The Cook Shop’ and ‘The Quarters,’ are rented out exclusively, so you will have both of these buildings to yourself.

Discover Dingleburn
Nicky Mead
Dingleburn Station Road
Hawea, New Zealand
Phone: 03 4438684 or 027 203 8785
info@dingleburn.co.nz
www.dingleburn.co.nz

Capacity: 19 guests
Suitable for: groups, couples, families, friends
Rate: from $ 230 per night
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Mahaanui Farmstay Experience - Tiniroto, Gisborne

​Located in the heart of beautiful Tiniroto, a 1 hour's drive from Gisborne, Mahaanui Farmstay Experience offers three private, unique accommodation options. 
  • The new  Mahaanui River Cabin Retreat, an off-grid private retreat for two
  • The Mahaanui Cottage for up to 8 people
  • The Mahaanui Quarters for solo travellers or groups of up to 10 people
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There are endless opportunities for guests to explore and experience life on a traditional, hill-country farm.
Walk, swim, kayak, fish, picnic, cycle or just relax with a book under a tree.

With everything you need for an enjoyable stay, Mahaanui Farmstay Experience is perfect for independent travellers, groups of friends, couples or families looking for a refreshing country break.

Stay a while and enjoy stunning rural landscapes, incredible sunsets and night skies, fun river excursions, friendly pet animals, active farm adventures and our lovely native bush and birdlife.

Join us for some warm, friendly Mahaanui hospitality and an unforgettable experience. 
​Mahaanui Farmstay Experience
1856 Ruakaka Road
Tiniroto, Gisborne 4078 
New Zealand
Phone: (+64) 6 863 7180 or
​(+64) 27 497 7163
mahaanui@gisborne.net.nz
www.mahaanui.co.nz

Capacity: 20 guests in 3 accommodation properties
Suitable for: everyone!
Rate: from $120 per night
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Mohua Park Eco Accommodation - The Catlins (Southland)

​Welcome to our little piece of paradise.
Stay in one of our 4 wonderfully cosy eco-friendly cottages, overlooking lush rolling farmland, all while listening to the incredible birdlife within the 14 hectares of protected bush. 
Located in the heart of The Catlins, just 16 km south of the township of Owaka, it makes a fabulous base to relax at the end of the day having explored this magical coast within the Southern Scenic Route, rest on the covered deck while the BBQ teases your senses while enjoying a glass of wine.
Endless opportunities to explore beaches, waterfalls, dramatic landscapes while having the opportunity of viewing wildlife in its own habitat.
Personalised guided tours are available to those wanting us to take the guess work out of where to go and what to see.
Mohua Park Eco Accommodation – The Catlins
Lyndon & Gillian McKenzie
744 Catlins Valley Road,
RD 2 Owaka 9586
+64 (3) 415 8613
hello@catlinsmohuapark.co.nz 
​www.catlinsmohuapark.co.nz

Capacity: 14 people (in 4 separate cottage)
Suitable for: Couples/Singles,
Families
Rate: from $245 per night 
Breakfast available – continental $20 pp 
BBQ Pack from $50 (2 people)
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Paratu Farm Cottage & Experiences - Central Hawkes Bay

Welcome to our place; ​Paratu Farm in beautiful Central Hawkes Bay.
​Stay a while to experience our recently refurbished  delightful Farm Cottage on a working sheep and beef farm located 12 kms from Waipukurau, North Island / New Zealand.
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Relax in this peaceful environment with stunning views or go for a walk on the farm and pet our friendly farm animals. Spend some time exploring the beautiful Hawke's Bay region with its wineries, beaches and interesting towns.
Paratu Farm Cottage & Experiences
367 Peacock Road
RD5, Waipukurau 4285 - New Zealand
Jo's Phone: +64 (0)21 905 412 
​info@paratufarm.nz​
www.paratufarm.co.nz

Capacity: up to 6 people
Suitable for: couples, friends & families
Rate: from $ 219 for up to 4 people
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Valley Views Glamping - Otiake - near Kurow (North Otago)

Valley Views Glamping is located in the Waitaki Valley near Kurow. A unique eco-glamping site set on 100 acres with enchanting views across both of the Waitaki and Haka Valley, and a seven-hectare forest as your backdrop on the foothills of Mount Domett. Valley Views Glamping offers an unrivalled off-the-grid experience.

What is really special about the place is the expansive South Island mountain and stunning Waitaki Valley views. Located in a typical New Zealand South Island farming location it benefits from very quiet surroundings, combined with fabulous stargazing opportunities, massage in the domes and best of all, outdoor baths in the forest.
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A total of 6 geodesic domes, including a large deluxe dome sleeping up to 4 guests per space. Each of the domes are fitted with luxuriously comfortable super king-sized beds, cosy down duvets, fairy lights, candles, seating, a beautifully designed large bay window which enable you to enjoy the expansive views of the valley from the comfort of inside your own dome, and a private deck with comfy chairs.
Valley Views Glamping
Amber & Patrick Tyrrell
161 Domett Road, Otiake
Waitaki Valley
North Otago, NZ
+64 211928282
amber_tyrrell@hotmail.com
www.valleyviews.co.nz

​Capacity: up to 20 people
Suitable for: Couples looking for a special getaway, families, group bookings, cyclists who are cycling the Alps 2 Ocean Trail.
Rate: From $250 to $350 per night including breakfast for 2​.
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West Range Station - Western Southland

Welcome to West Range Station on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park in Western Southland, New Zealand!
West Range Station is a 2300 hectare working cattle and sheep station set in wide open spaces with spectacular vistas all around.
​Stay in our newly renovated stylish Country Home (opened early 2021), sleeping up to 8 guests.
And do join us for our Farm Tour with Gourmet Picnick!

Many people do not have the connection to rural life that was once there, so we want nothing more than to share our knowledge and show you our “back yard”.  Come and see how we operate or simply sit on the grass and be loved (licked!) by the menagerie of attention-seeking pets!  We love our land and our local hidden gems and would cherish the chance to share these secret and not so secret places with you.

​Choose to get your hands dirty on the farm, taste our home grown produce, be active, be lazy, just don’t be a stranger.​

We look forward to welcoming you at West Range Station!
West Range Station
Bronnie & Derek Chamberlain​
548 Otahu Eastern Bush Rd
Otautau, Southland 9682
New Zealand 

​Phone: +64 27 425 0396
www.westrange.co.nz
bookings@westrange.co.nz

​​Capacity: 8 people
Suitable for: Couples or friends looking for a special getaway, group bookings, people walking the Hump Ridge Track.
Rate: Accommodation: from $250 per night including breakfast for 2​.
Platters available.
Farm tour with gourmet picnick: $125 pp.
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