Driving off highway 12 and then over 7km on a dirt road one gets the feeling of really being in the NZ outdoors and the scenery is one of green undulating hills and broad serene landscapes- just beautiful.
Arriving at the farm there is an immediate sense of welcome and the get in the act too! We had several baby pigs and a gorgeous Labrador Greer us ...as well as the lovely hosts Ross and Kim.
We have a young family and the stay was wonderfull , the kids ( aged 5 and 10) collected fresh chicken eggs every day that we had for breakfast , they fed the pigs and chickens and goat and calf as well as tuck them in at night:) all of this was facilitated by Ross and Kim who were great with the kids.
The area is also worth exploring and the farm is a good base to go north and see the Ka Iwi lakes as well as the Kauri forests and walks.
All in we had a lovely stay and enjoyed the house , location and the great hosting by Ross and Kim.