Choose Your Farm Stay Experience

From hands-on working farm adventures to luxury rural retreats, discover the perfect farm stay experience to match your travel style and interests.

Find Your Perfect Farm Experience

New Zealand farm stays cater to all types of travelers. Whether you want to get your hands dirty on a working farm, relax in luxury, create family memories, or enjoy a romantic escape - we have the perfect farm experience waiting for you.

Working Farm Stays

Working Farm Stays

Get your hands dirty with authentic farm work experiences

Working farm stays offer the most authentic agricultural experience in New Zealand. Participate in daily farm operations, from feeding animals and milking cows to mustering sheep and maintaining fences. These stays are perfect for travelers who want to truly understand rural life and contribute to a working farm.

Best For:

Solo travelers seeking authentic experiencesGap year students and working holiday visa holdersFamilies with older children (10+)+5 more
Typical Price
$100-$200 per night
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Luxury Farm Retreats

Luxury Farm Retreats

Sophisticated rural escapes with premium comfort and gourmet experiences

Luxury farm retreats combine the tranquility of rural New Zealand with five-star comfort and service. These exclusive properties offer boutique accommodation, gourmet farm-to-table dining, spa services, and curated farm experiences. Perfect for discerning travelers seeking relaxation in stunning rural settings without sacrificing comfort.

Best For:

Couples celebrating special occasionsHoneymooners seeking romantic seclusionCorporate retreats and team building+7 more
Typical Price
$400-$1,200+ per night
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Family Farm Holidays

Family Farm Holidays

Kid-friendly farm adventures with hands-on animal experiences

Family farm holidays are designed with children in mind, offering safe, educational, and fun farm experiences. Kids can bottle-feed lambs, collect eggs, ride ponies, and learn where food comes from. These farms provide child-friendly accommodation, family meals, and activities suitable for all ages, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Best For:

Families with children of all agesCity kids experiencing rural life for the first timeHomeschooling families for educational experiences+7 more
Typical Price
$150-$350 per night for family accommodation
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Romantic Farm Getaways

Romantic Farm Getaways

Intimate rural escapes perfect for couples and special occasions

Romantic farm getaways offer couples peaceful seclusion in beautiful rural settings. These intimate properties feature private cottages, vineyard villas, or boutique lodges with stunning views. Perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or couple time away, combining rural tranquility with thoughtful romantic touches.

Best For:

Honeymooners and newly engaged couplesAnniversary celebrationsCouples babymoon getaways+7 more
Typical Price
$250-$600 per night for couples
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Educational Farm Visits

Educational Farm Visits

Learn about agriculture, sustainability, and food production

Educational farm visits focus on learning and understanding agricultural systems. These farms offer structured educational programs about farming methods, animal husbandry, sustainability practices, and food production. Ideal for school groups, homeschoolers, agricultural students, and anyone interested in understanding where their food comes from.

Best For:

School field trips and educational groupsHomeschooling familiesAgricultural students and researchers+7 more
Typical Price
$120-$250 per night
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Authentic Farm Life Experiences

Authentic Farm Life Experiences

Live like a local on genuine Kiwi farms

Authentic farm life experiences offer genuine immersion in New Zealand rural culture. Stay with farm families, share meals, participate in daily life, and experience the real rhythms of farming. These are not polished tourist experiences but real farm homes welcoming guests into their daily lives.

Best For:

Solo travelers seeking genuine connectionsInternational visitors wanting cultural exchangeLong-term travelers (weekly rates often available)+7 more
Typical Price
$100-$180 per night
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