Bullswool Farm Park is a working family farm at 240 Rahu Road in Karangahake, near Paeroa, in the Hauraki area. Three generations of the family live on the farm, which has rare-breed animals that visitors can walk among and pat, along with several working farm museums. The Sheep Shearing Shed Museum, the Early New Zealand Milking Shed, the Working Horses of New Zealand Museum and an outdoor farm machinery display are all on site. The Play Paddock was designed by the award-winning sculptor Tony Howse, and there is a mini bike track. The farm is close to the Karangahake Gorge, the Hauraki Rail Trail and Hobbiton.
Visitors can walk up The Rock for views over the Hauraki Plains, or take the Bush Discovery Walk through the Karangahake Native Bird Reserve, which has a replica miner's camp. The farm also hosts birthday parties. Customers say the kids love it, the animals are friendly, and the staff are welcoming. The website says a free barista-made coffee from the coffee cart is offered on Fridays, and a foal named Daisy has recently arrived. Our pick near Karangahake for a family day out with animals and play.