A working farm where the family lives on site and shares its accommodation with guests. The unit has two double ensuite rooms, each with orthopaedic queen beds, plus an attached kitchen and lounge, and a sofa bed in the kitchen for an extra guest. Guests who book have the whole unit to themselves.
The stay includes a spacious deck, a furnished outdoor lounge, a BBQ area and access to the communal vegetable garden. A washing machine and dryer are available on site. The accommodation was a backpackers and has been recently renovated into a modern space, and the website says it suits travellers, families, trail walkers and riders, and people passing through.
The farm sits among great views over the township, the farmland and Brook Park. Waitomo Caves are a 15-minute drive away, with the glowworm caves, black-water rafting, abseiling, horse trekking and ziplining. The Timber Trail is an hour away, and the Te Araroa Trail runs through the town. The website also lists frisbee golf at Brook Park, the Woodlyn Park Kiwi Culture show, and the Hairy Feet film set.
The town has a New World supermarket, The Warehouse, cafés and gift shops.
Our pick for a quiet farm stay with room for a family and a base for trail walkers.