Situated half way between Gisborne and Wairoa, on the inland Tiniroto Road, this Kiwi property is a 615-hectare, authentic working sheep and beef farm that has been in Simon's family for almost 60 years. We are happy to include guests in our everyday farm lives if they are interested (and it's safe ...
Situated half way between Gisborne and Wairoa, on the inland Tiniroto Road, this Kiwi property is a 615-hectare, authentic working sheep and beef farm that has been in Simon's family for almost 60 years. We are happy to include guests in our everyday farm lives if they are interested (and it's safe to do so).
We offer three different accomodation options suitable for different family/friend groups, couples or independent guests with varying budgets.
Enjoy a peaceful relaxing holiday or a more active experience.
Hosts are happy to help with anything to ensure guests have an amazing time.
Essential Stay Info
Cottage
Cats Welcome
Dogs Welcome
Family Friendly
Rural Views
Check in time: Check in after 3 pm to the Quarters, Cottage and river Cabin. Check out time: 11:00 am
Eating and Drinking
The kitchen is well equipped and has basic cooking provisions such as flour sugar, tea, coffee, spices, and oil but you will have to bring all your other food provisions with you as the nearest shops are in town 50 km away. Our local Tiniroto tavern is 8 km away, and does great meals. The tavern is closed Monday and Tuesdays. Linen available for $10 per person per stay.
Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: 4 x bunks (sleeps 8 people)
Bedroom 2: 2 x king single beds (sleeps 2 people)
Bedroom 1: 4 x bunks (sleeps 8 people)
Bedroom 2: 2 x king single beds (sleeps 2 people)
More info about the property
Our lodge is a fully furnished, self-contained, basic country accommodation.
With 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 bunk-style) and 2 bathrooms, it can sleep up to 10 people in total.
Great for friends, la...
Our lodge is a fully furnished, self-contained, basic country accommodation.
With 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 bunk-style) and 2 bathrooms, it can sleep up to 10 people in total.
Great for friends, large family groups or independent travellers.
Located adjacent to our woolshed in the midst of pretty rural scenery with a stunning view of our local mountain, Whakapunaki.
Unique kiwi experiences for you
Experience a personalised Farm tour with Simon on a working hill -country sheep and beef farm.
Private farm access to swim, fish, picnic or kayak the Hangaroa river or adventure up to our secret waterfall!
Stay active and take a walk on our two marked farm tracks. Bring your mountain bikes or horses and explore further afield. Off road bikes available by arrangement.
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What we love about this property
Guests love our farm experience and especially Simon's interactive farm tours, learning how a hill -country sheep and beef farm operates. They love seeing the dogs work, mustering sheep and cattle and...
Guests love our farm experience and especially Simon's interactive farm tours, learning how a hill -country sheep and beef farm operates. They love seeing the dogs work, mustering sheep and cattle and watching how to shear sheep. Guests can enjoy all our farm pets including feeding and petting them. The Hangaroa River with its fishing, swimming holes and secret waterfall is a favourite, as well as the awesome summer climate, unpolluted night sky and our popular farm walks. Guests love that we're not Rotorua or Queenstown!
Join Simon for an informative interactive farm tour either on foot or in one of our off 4x4 road vehicles Usually about 3 hours duration you will learn about our farm operations watch our team of working dogs muster our stock and see a shearing demonstration. Have a go yourselves!. Fantastic photo opportunities as there are stunning views looking out towards the Ureweras and across the farm.
However, please note, that all farm tours and demonstrations are subject to Simon’s availability, and unfortunately cannot always be guaranteed.
Home prepared meals featuring our farm and local produce. Includes a lovely nibbles platter, dinner and dessert, morning/afternoon tea, breakfast and lunch for two. Select a bottle of wine and beer of your choice.
Your first day meals will be in your fridge for your arrival and any subsequent meals will be delivered in a food drop between 11 and 12 the next day. You will just need to BBQ or heat up your food selection. Choose from lamb, beef, chicken, pork, venison or vegetarian ( fish if I can get fresh for you)
Let us know your dietary preferences and /or allergies
About your host, Sally
Simon and Sally look forward to welcoming you to their farm, Mahaanui. A 600 hectare hill country east coast farm inland from Gisborne or Wairoa in Tiniroto.
Simon and his family have farmed Mahaanui for nearly 60 years. Sally, when she is not helping Simon or hosting visitors from all around the world, works as a nurse at the local Gisborne hospital.
You may meet one of Simon and Sally’s three children visiting their family home when you visit. Now young adults, they are working on farms around New Zealand and the world after studying agricultural and veterinary sciences at university.
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