Farmstay

The peace and quiet of a country setting and being able to explore a real working farm are the things that our guests most like about our accommodation. We welcome international travellers, individuals and families with children.

Our facilities inlcude free Internet and free Sky TV.We are 20 minutes drive west of Hamilton on a working dairy farm with hills, streams, glow worms, native bush & views. Enjoy the cosy lounge with 42" TV and log fire. Relax on the covered deck and have a BBQ. Activities include canoes, scheduled horse treks, milking cows, walking and seasonal farm activities. 

We have basic food for sale or you can prepare your own in a fully equipped modern kitchen. Simple farm meals can be provided by arrangement when booking. Alternatively we are just 20 minutes drive to food outlets, including a large supermarket, takeaways and restaurants.

Facilities

This family friendly facility contains the comforts of a cosy farmhouse.

• Free broadband Internet access and free WiFi Internet access
• Free SKY TV including movies and sport in comfortable family lounge
• Family lounge has 42" TV, DVD player and open log fire lit in winter 
• Fully equipped modern kitchen and laundry
• Large covered deck with magnificent views
• Barbecue facilities
• Two bathrooms

Phone or email for availability - bookings are usually essential.

PAYMENT BY INTERNET BANKING OR CASH- NO EFTPOS or CREDIT CARDS

Room Rates

• Room 1, 2, and 3 (1 double bed, 3 single beds) $104
• Room 4 (1 double bed, 1 single bed) $52

What is there to do?

This is a large working farm with dairy cows and horse trekking. You are welcome to explore the farm and take part in farm activities such as milking.

Here are some ideas for a parents retreat or family fun.

• Take a picnic lunch and eat it in a canoe on the lake
• Bring your mountain bikes and explore the hills and tracks
• Get up early and walk down to the milking shed to watch or take part in the daily milking routine
• Drive down and park at the horse arena and follow the track on foot up to the top of our main hill (20 minutes) where you have a view over the Waikato basin. Watch the sun set from the top of the hill, and see the lights come on over Hamilton, Ohaupo, Te Awamutu and Cambridge
• Take a picnic lunch and eat it in the middle of a paddock with the cows or horses
• Sit in peace and quiet on the deck and read your favourite book or just relax in the sun
• Swim in the creek
• Go for a leisurely walk and explore the farm, follow the tracks or go across the paddocks
• Goeeling in the creek
• Just sit quietly and take in the fresh air and views from the house
• Take a grooming brush and a few apples and go for a walk to find our trekking horses
• Find a tree to climb
• Include a horse trek (advance booking usually required)

Safety

While we encourage you to get outside and enjoy the hills, bush, and surroundings it is important to be aware of potential hazards. These include but are not limited to a stream, lakes, water troughs, drains, electric fences, animals, vehicles such as tractors and quad bikes, uneven terrain, rabbit holes, machinery, building materials and so on. Parents must supervise their children at all times to ensure their safety.

So where is it?

After turning into Smith Road, drive for 370 metres and turn hard left into the driveway, after about 150 metres turn hard right and up the hill to the brick house with a green roof.

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Contact Details

15 minutes west of Hamilton

BOOKINGS: PHONE 07 825 9809

bookings@ktt.co.nz

GPS and Google Maps: Smith Road, KARAMU
Postal Address and accommodation: 37 Smith Road, RD5, Hamilton

www.ktt.co.nz