Short answer
Best NZ farm stays for groups offer exclusive-use options with capacity 10+, on-site catering, and group activity programming. Typically NZ$800–$3,500/night for whole-property hire. Common in Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, and Otago.
Larger farm properties can host whole groups for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and school camps. These are NZ farms with the capacity, infrastructure, and host experience for group bookings.
Our selection criteria
- ✓Capacity 8+ guests
- ✓Exclusive-use or whole-property option
- ✓Group catering available
- ✓Activity programme
The list (10)
- 1
Quartz Hill Station
Canterbury · NZ$200–$380/night · sleeps 14
Third-generation high country sheep and deer station
- 2
Omarama Station
Otago · NZ$180–$320/night · sleeps 8
Three-generation merino sheep station with heritage accommodation
- 3
Criffel Station
Otago · NZ$150–$280/night · sleeps 12
Historic station with shearers quarters and glamping
- 4
Havrincourt Farm Boutique Accommodation
Otago · NZ$245–$295/night · sleeps 8
Boutique farm houses on working sheep and beef farm
- 5
Montrose Manor and Cottage
Waikato · NZ$155–$320/night · sleeps 8
Waitomo's five-star hidden gem farm stay
- 6
Te Karaka Lodge
Waikato · NZ$400–$1000/night · sleeps 8
Luxurious nature lodge on working station
- 7
Black Barn Retreats
Hawke's Bay · NZ$350–$750/night · sleeps 40
16 luxury vineyard retreats with stunning views
- 8
Mohaka River Farm
Hawke's Bay · NZ$280–$550/night · sleeps 8
Riverside chalet retreat with craft workshops, fishing, and horse treks
- 9
Craggy Range Vineyard Cottages
Hawke's Bay · NZ$400–$600/night · sleeps 8
Boutique vineyard cottages beneath Te Mata Peak
- 10
Savana Estate
Hawke's Bay · NZ$200–$850/night · sleeps 10
Peaceful country chalets with breakfast included
