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Mahaanui Farmstay Experience
Mahaanui is a traditional 614-hectare sheep and beef farm located in remote hill country. The drive time to the property is 50 minutes from Gisborne. Mahaanui offers an authentic New Zealand farm accommodation and experience for visitors of all ages.
Mahaanui Farmstay offers two private accommodation options: self-contained home Mahaanui Cottage and 10-bed backpacker hostel Mahaanui Quarters.
Both the Cottage and Quarters are comfortable, private and offer breath-taking hill country views with private access to the gorgeous Hangaroa River (after a short walk).
Mahaanui Farmstay also has several different activities and opportunities available for guests. There are marked walking tracks, swimming holes, waterfalls, starry skies and optional farm activities available. There is something for all fitness levels and age groups, so don’t worry, nobody will miss out on the fun.
Both the Cottage and Quarters are comfortable, private and offer breath-taking hill country views with private access to the gorgeous Hangaroa River (after a short walk).
Mahaanui Farmstay also has several different activities and opportunities available for guests. There are marked walking tracks, swimming holes, waterfalls, starry skies and optional farm activities available. There is something for all fitness levels and age groups, so don’t worry, nobody will miss out on the fun.
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