Kaurivale. We bought Kaurivale in 2003 with the idea of developing it into Bed and Breakfast-Farmstay Accommodation. The house was ideally suited to it, beautiful location, very spacious and it was only a few minutes down the road from our main farming operation.
We have completed five seasons now and have had guests from all over the world and New Zealand. Many of them keep in touch with us regularly which is great. They all enjoy the peaceful surroundings, the friendly atmosphere and many of them take the time to join us on a tour through to the beach etc. a little tiki tour that they wouldn’t be able to make in their own vehicles.
We have a few friendly cows here for guests to feed and pet if they wish. The children can help feed the chooks and Paddy the dog is always willing to accept more attention.
Moremonui is a larger drystock farm on the coast. Rolling coastal country, lighter soils very easy for winter management. Some winters we may experience a little ground frost in some lower areas, but on the whole, we think it is a wonderful place to farm. Formerly a beef and sheep farm, we are now running mostly dairy heifers and dry cows.
Hi Steve and Kate. I found your website when looking up some background information about the Northern Wairoa River. Your website and posts are great!
I have just accepted an appointment as minister of Dargaville Methodist Church….farming is one of my strong interests. I look forward to meeting you sometime after we move to Dargaville from Leeston in mid January. Warm regards
By: Chris on October 16, 2007
at 10:15 pm
Hi Chris, we look forward to meeting you, and perhaps you might like to take a Tiki tour around the farm and down to the beach sometime.
By: nzfarming on October 16, 2007
at 10:49 pm