Directory of Rare Breeders
Farmstay listings are in north to south order
Only Farmstay accommodation having rare or minority breeds is listed below. To add your name and contact details – at no cost – click on » Add to or Alter Directory , fill in the form, and send us a photo. (You do not have to be a member of the Rare Breeds Society to be listed in the Directory but you must have rare or minority breeds of livestock.) Breeders are responsible for the accuracy of their listings.
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Part 7 ~ Rare Breeds Farmstay Accommodation
MATAKANA FARM, MATAKANA
Arapawa Sheep Stud and Farmstay, Bed and Breakfast.
Magnificent east-facing rural views over our lifestyle block to the sea. Quiet, warm location with quality beds and linen. Separate guest lounge opens onto sunny deck. (Not suitable for babies and young children.) We breed Arapawa sheep and have three Highland heifers and four Friesian dairy cows.
Jacky and Norman Corry, 35 Upper Whangateau Road, Matakana (an hour north of Auckland Harbour Bridge). Phone: (09) 422 9221 Fax: (09) 422 9202 E-mail: farmstay@matakanafarm.co.nz
KERERU FARMSTAY, PUKEKAWA
Situated in Pukekawa, only minutes from SH1 at Mercer and 20 minutes from Pukekohe, Kereru Farmstay is a beautiful haven for animal lovers, families and business people alike. Enter the driveway alongside paddocks where we graze donkeys, mules and Dorper sheep, and you will find your very own, brand new two-bedroom Lockwood home.
Anke van Dijk. Phone: (09) 233 4486 E-mail: kereru.farmstay@ihug.co.nz
499 Clarke and Denize Road, Pukekawa, R D, 1 Tuakau
BULLSWOOL FARM PARK, PAEROA
Enjoy a beautiful and unique rural retreat. Comfortable, charming, self-contained cottage. Sleeps four. Amazing views in hidden bush-clad valley. Child friendly. Located in the Southern Coromandel, we are close to the famous Karangahake Gorge, and many wonderful visitor attractions.
Emus, Red Deer, Llamas, Alpacas, Nubian Goats, Miniature Horses, Ducks, Chickens, Lop Eared Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, “Jacob coloured” Sheep, Miniature Hereford and Belted Galloway Cattle, Donkeys, Painted Horses, Fish, Axolotls, Kunekune Pigs.
The Austen Family, 240 Rahu Rd, R D 4, Paeroa (1.5hrs south of Auckland on SH2). Phone (07) 862 8843. Email: welcome@bullswoolfarm.co.nz Website: www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
STONEY OAKS WILDLIFE PARK, TARANAKI
The Barn – where 2-5 people can stay overnight and wake up with the animals (so to speak).
Fallow, Red, and Wapiti deer, rabbits, wild and Kunekune pigs, Highland cattle, Possums, Nubian goats, Jacob-patterned sheep, Ferrets, Donkey, Chinchillas, Alpacas, Tibetan Yak, Llama, Guinea pigs, Miniature Horse, Ostrich, Emu and Himalayan Thar.
356 Kaimata Road, R D 8, Inglewood, Taranaki. See »Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park for details.
POHANGINA COUNTRY VILLA, MANAWATU
A complete house to yourself – all bedding and linen supplied, fully equipped kitchen, child friendly.
See sheep, deer and cattle – including rare Damara Sheep – in a natural New Zealand setting, amongst sounds of native birds in the native bush. Native fauna and farm walks.
Allan Bartlett and Helen Guest, Telephone: (06) 329 4004, Fax: (06) 329 4002, Mobile (021) 187 6422 E-mail: Bartgo@xtra.co.nz Website: www.farmstay-nz.co.nz
WARWICKZ FARM, CANTERBURY
Enjoy a tranquil break in the Red Barn on our rare breeds farm.
Alpacas - Arapawa sheep - Gotland Pelt sheep - Kunekune pigs - Enderby Rabbits - Angora goats - Merino guinea pigs - rare breed poutry and ducks - English Donkey plus all the farmyard favourites.
Enquiries welcome, phone Elaine & Chris Gilberd (03) 325 4116 Main South Road, Dunsandel. Website: www.warwickzfarm.com
If you would like to have your own stud or information webpage(s) on this Website – with a link from your Directory entry (see » Associates for the complete list) – please go to the » Information page or contact the » Webmaster for details and costs. Group webpages/websites are also available for Breed Societies and Associations.
