Short answer
Best North Island farm stays span Northland's Bay of Islands, Waikato dairy country, Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards, Hawke's Bay wine country, and Wairarapa lifestyle blocks. Typically NZ$150–$400/night.
NZ's North Island offers warmer weather, denser road networks, and a wider range of farm types (dairy, kiwifruit, beef, lifestyle blocks) than the South. These are the standout North Island farm stays for 2026.
Our selection criteria
- ✓Located on North Island
The list (10)
- 1
Montrose Manor and Cottage
Waikato · NZ$155–$320/night · sleeps 8
Waitomo's five-star hidden gem farm stay
- 2
Lexington Park Cottages
Waikato · NZ$200–$350/night · sleeps 4
Luxury cottages near Lake Karapiro with tennis court
- 3
Te Karaka Lodge
Waikato · NZ$400–$1000/night · sleeps 8
Luxurious nature lodge on working station
- 4
Southern Belle Orchard B&B
Waikato · NZ$130–$230/night · sleeps 6
Orchard B&B near Hobbiton with spa pool
- 5
The Woolshed at Cassies Farm
Waikato · NZ$175–$350/night · sleeps 4
Converted woolshed on 200-acre working farm
- 6
Black Barn Retreats
Hawke's Bay · NZ$350–$750/night · sleeps 40
16 luxury vineyard retreats with stunning views
- 7
Mohaka River Farm
Hawke's Bay · NZ$280–$550/night · sleeps 8
Riverside chalet retreat with craft workshops, fishing, and horse treks
- 8
Waitomo Farmstay
Waikato · NZ$150–$280/night · sleeps 4
Farm stay near the Waitomo Caves
- 9
Rangitikei Farmstay
Manawatū-Whanganui · NZ$200–$380/night · sleeps 4
Highly-rated dairy farm stay in Rangitikei
- 10
Raglan Farmhouse
Waikato · NZ$180–$320/night · sleeps 6
Farmhouse stay near Raglan
