Pukemiro Retreat offered us a fantastic farm-stay experience - one we're keen to repeat! From our very first moments, spying the handwritten signs welcoming us to the whare, we were treated to a genuine sense of friendliness and warmth that made our accommodation a highlight of the trip.
Rosanna and Evan have called Pukemiro home since 1989 and have created a permaculture paradise: fulsome fruit trees, a variety of veges, and some beautiful cows too. If you're lucky, you may be able to feed them too! Every morning, we were treated to delicious homemade jams (a brilliant Black Doris Plum), tasty tomato relishes, and organic/fresh fruit & veges sourced from the (spray free) farm.
The premises are clean, tidy, and modern. The 4.5-hectare farm has spectacular views and plenty of room. The location is brilliant with good views of Mount Taranaki (if the weather holds up) and easy access from the motorway. Highly recommend Pukemiro Retreat and look forward to making my way back!