The New Zealand Farmstay holidays is perfect for travellers looking for a rural experience. So what exactly is a Farmstay? In New Zealand a farmstay holiday is about ‘local’ hospitality, wide open spaces and of course real home-cooked baking! New Zealand was originally founded on food production and a large proportion of New Zealand’s income is still based on farm products. Our farmers have established world-class working systems in some of the most stunning scenic areas on planet Earth!

Farmstay – Perfect experience for Family travellers

The New Zealand Farmstay holidays is especially appealing for families with young children. These children are often city kids and have never seen, yet let alone touched a baby lamb. Even for a born and bred Kiwi like myself, it’s still a thrill to see working dogs rounding up sheep.  Honestly, who could resist this hairy face?

The New Zealand Farmstay holidays – what to expect

Firstly, you’ll meet hard working country people considered the “backbone” of New Zealand. Our farmers are ‘straight talkers’ with a sense of fairness and more importantly, humour. You’ll get to see working dogs in action and close-up encounters with real livestock.  Most children would love collecting newly laid eggs for the morning’s breakfast.

The New Zealand Farmstay holidays – value for money

Generally when you visit a farm you’ll get a 4WD tour of the farm for a couple of hours which includes an introduction to a farmer’s best mate – those highly intelligent and hard working sheep dogs.  These guys are never still for lone and live to work.

All it takes is just a discreet signal from the farmer, then its teamwork and action time.

A Farmstay experience will often include a visit to the “Shearing Shed” or “Milking Rondel”. Handy hint: try to time your stay during shearing season. Believe me, its quite thrilled for the whole family to see a “shearing gang” in action.

After being “out and about” it’s time for some fabulous traditional home cooking. Expect the best quality of meat, vegetables and desserts to be served. Often showcased are classics such as venison, kumara potato and the traditional pavlova. The dining table is the centre hub of the farm after a day’s work. Expect to have some wonderful conversations.

Comfort levels at New Zealand farmstay holidays

By the way, when it comes to creature comforts, there’s nothing makeshift about The New Zealand Farmstay holidays. Farmstay operators are professionals. They understand that travellers want a quality, comfortable experience with all the bells and whistles, including your own private en-suite bathroom.

Farmstays put the variety into a New Zealand itinerary. And its not only about the pavlova, the roast lamb and roasted tatties. It’s about entertaining little kids and big kids.

Happy travelling on New Zealand Farmstay Holidays!