Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

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Feed the friendly chickens!
The Shearers' Retreat uses sustainable gardeners whenever possible! ;)
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Feeding Baabaa!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$120
avg per night

Explore the area

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Ngongotaha, Ngongotaha Hamurana Rotorua
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Agrodome
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 3 Single Beds
Price is AU$120 avg per night,

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About the area

Hamurana

Located in Hamurana, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. Travelling with kids? Consider aMAZEme and Velocity Valley. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Agrodome - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 19 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Terraces Cafe Skyline - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)

Rotorua Shearers' Retreat (with super-fast Wi-Fi) is a warm and peaceful 2 bedroom farmstay on the owners' farm, converted from the original Shearers' Quarters. Tuis, bellbird and NZ wood pigeons are often seen and heard around the fenced section which provides secure space for children and parking for boat/car .
View sheep and cattle grazing from the kitchen and living areas! Feed the chickens if you wish, and get to know the donkeys, who will welcome you home each day.
Well-insulated and sited for the sun, comfort is assured with a heat pump/airconditioner. The interior space is approx 103 square metres and is topped off with an 18 square metre covered outdoor entertainment area.
The kitchen's oven, stovetop, and microwave offer the comforts of home. A fridge-freezer and good size pantry allow plenty of storage for longer stays. Both the kitchen and lounge open on to a covered sheltered outdoor living area with barbeque in rural surroundings.

From the kitchen, head to the bathroom and separate utility room or into large and spacious open plan dining and lounge area. The 2 bedrooms open off the dining and lounge. The master bedroom has rural views and a super-king / Californian King size bed. The 2nd bedroom has 2 king-single beds and a single trundler bed and a cot are available on request.
The spacious lounge/dining area has French doors opening into a private garden area and also on to the covered outdoor living area. The lounge has 3 large comfy sofas, including a sofa bed.

Relax on the covered deck and watch the kids at play on the trampoline and climbing frame. They can run and play in a secure outdoor area while you relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. A great spot for a leisurely brunch, or midday or evening barbeque, and you can toast marshmallows over the brazier. There's firewood available if you'd like to fill and heat up the outdoor bath too.

A few minutes down the road are cafes, restaurants and quality takeaways (Indian, Chinese, and Fish and Chips) if you're taking it easy.
The Ngongotaha-Hamurana area is well known for its outdoor recreation including boating, fly fishing, as well as white-water rafting and kayaking on the Kaituna River at Okere Falls.
It is a 15 km drive to Rotorua airport, 15 minutes to Rotorua central and about 45 minutes to the Eastern Bay of Plenty beaches. To get to Tauranga is a 40 minute scenic drive through Pyes Pa Rd. Hobbiton, Matamata is a 40 minute drive.

Nearby attractions: Rotorua Canopy Tours and Ziplining, Agrodome, Zorb, Agroventures, Skyline Skyrides, Paradise Valley Lion Park and Wingspan, Horse Trekking, Lake View Golf Course and Hamurana Golf Course, Boat Ramp, Playground and Lakeside Picnic Area, Ngongotaha Village: Essence Cafe, Art Gallery, The Gantry Retro Store. Okere Falls Shop, coffee, takeaways, beergarden.
Special conditions:
Guests are expected to leave the farmstay neat and tidy as found. Parties not permitted.

Smoking allowed outside only. Parking area for boats.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$95.00 per stay; Linen (included);

Property manager

celint526
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping or incense burning is permitted inside the house.
The property is not to be used as a venue for gatherings or parties.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) located?

This family-friendly Hamurana farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Rotorua, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Warm calm peaceful Farmstay Rotorua with Wi-Fi (but kids don't need to know!) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the warmth and comfort, quiet surrounds and the animals. Hot water pressure in shower a little low but an absolute minor thing with the positives outweighing this easily
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little home away from home for our family of five. The kids loved the toys, sharing a room, visiting the chooks and sheep, and jumping on the trampoline, and we loved having everything we needed for meals, a bathtub, and enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and quiet
Suited our needs fine and easy and friendly host. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet and spacious. You get what you pay for but everything one needs is there. It was nice for the kids to feed the animals. Fantastic host. Despite a personal emergency, the host still took the time to see us and help us with anything we needed. Recommend and we will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As tungatuwhena what an embarrassment to New Zealand culture and heritage. To be told the pull out couch is uncomfortable best just to sleep on the couch should have been the que to not staying there Cheap warehouse crap quality sheets on the beds, duvet inners and quit covers obviously second hand op shop quality or no longer needed by the main home The kitchen full of ,anything thing the main farm house or surrounding premises don’t want to use just dumped in this farm stay, no sharp knives to cut your tomatoes let alone your cheese. The shower should be reviewed by health and safety it’s either so hot you get second degree burns or cold there was no way my children could shower without supervision I’m disgusted that this farm who clearly use a community services card to use this farm stay as a tax eversion opportunity think that the inability to portray our county to what it is and ascend the message that hospitality is something farmers can’t do How hard is it to show some bit of hospitality Such as “ we have not been able to sort the out door bath but if you want to give it a go, go ahead” why would I FFS …… disappointment all way round
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Getaway
This property isn't just for the kiddos! My group consisted of 3 adults and it was exactly what we needed after weeks of jumping between hostels. Property was clean, spacious, and all appliances worked as expected. We thoroughly enjoyed curling up on the couches and picking a move from the DVD collection in the evenings (a couple are scratched so you might be left hanging at the end). Another hidden gem of the property is how clear the night sky is! I 100% recommend grabbing a chair and watching for shooting starts and marveling at the Milky Way.The fresh eggs from their chickens every morning was a fabulous way to start the days for us as well. Wifi was spotty, but that just gave us the perfect excuse to check out the local coffee shop, Dynasti 3 Will definitely be staying here again if our travels bring us back to Rotorua!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiaan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Can't wait to come and visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved interacting with the animals! Close to town!
We stayed here for the last 10 days and had a great time. We loved to interact with the chicken, sheep, donkey’s & miniature horses. The owner provided us with apples for the donkey’s & miniature horses and feed for the chicken and sheep. Every morning, one of the chickens stopped by our back door for breakfast, we nicknamed him: “More” because he always seemed to want to eat more…The owner also provided us with fresh milk & eggs. The farm has is nicely appointed, plenty of space for a family, with everything that you would need for a relaxing stay in the country. Only 15 minutes away from Rotorua, so you’re close enough to enjoy all of the activities and still enjoy living in the country.For activities, we went to Redwood Altitude zip lines & tree walk, Redwoods Day & Nightlights Treewalk, Mitai Māori Village Cultural Experience & buffet, Forgotten World, Hell’s Gate Geothermal Mud Spa, Skyline 1/2 day Adventure pass: Gondola, Zipline, Luge & SkySwing, HOBBITON & Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village. Most awesome was ZORB, a whole different activity.So there is plenty of activities nearby.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful week
This location worked well for us. It was close to activities and town but quiet and relaxing. It’s an older farmhouse with animals to pet. (It’s not an updated modern place but the price reflects that.)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Farm Stay Experience
Great place in the countryside - we all enjoyed this. The animals are really friendly, and the kids loved feeding them. Close to attractions with really great hospitality; everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious outdoors
Fabulous stay. Thank you so much Celia! Our kids loved feeding the chickens and lamb. The simple trampoline and bars helped keep them outside. I just want to be back on that deck reading my book surrounded by glorious nature. Other highlights were the outdoor bath and toasting marshmallows under the stars. We thought we knew Rotorua well but Celia recommended some new gems. Hope to go back at some stage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great break!
We wanted some green and proximity to animals? It is exactly what we found in the confortable Shearer Retreat. We have been hosted perfectly. Such a nice break with the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the farm
Enjoyed living the farm life while being close to the city. Fresh eggs, shortbread from grandma and milk for the morning coffee. Very nice host. Great family place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend trip to Rotorua with a 7 year old
I was very glad to have booked this accommodation for my family's rainy weekend trip to Rotorua. My 7 year old niece absolutely loved staying here and hanging out with the farm animals, especially the friendly sheep - she couldn't stop talking about them on our drive back to Auckland. The host was lovely too, friendly and accommodating. House was very warm as well. Wifi slowed down every now and then, but wasn't an issue as we weren't there to be on our phones!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shearers Retreat
Comfortable ,quiet,with every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

clyde t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Awesome pepole place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Maison très agréable, environnement très calme, à environ 20 minutes du centre de Rotorua. Génial de pouvoir nourrir les moutons, les poules et les ânes. Accueil très chaleureux de Celia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quiet holiday
This is an old type house setting. Bach like. Basic and functional. So quiet and peaceful with sheep, donkeys and hens. Lovely for us all to get away from then fast pace of our lives and go back in time and have a simple holiday. It is close to all the Rotorua tourist attractions and great eating places. So there is the opportunity to be busy or quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A warm winters stay
The retreat is a comfortable, family friendly, and easily warmed, place for a winter stay. The kids loved feeding the chooks and enjoyed the books and blocks etc. The kitchen is well kitted out for cooking your own meals. Celia, thank you for a lovely base for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Stay
The property is clean and Celia is nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby moon
I was 7 months pregnant and enjoying a family holiday with my son, brother, niece and nephews. The shearer's retreat was perfect for us! Enough room for 3 kids,1 teen and 2 adults. It was close enough to our activities, and private so we could enjoy our own space. It had a really homely feel and Celia was an excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shearers retreat comments
This property is perfect for a relaxing family getaway. Very peaceful and helpful hosts. The location is good if you want to enjoy the Rotorua area but don't want to stay in the City. I'd recommend this property to families as kids loved the space to run around. Really good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people, great place
Great plan to relax, the kids enjoyed feeding the chickens
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
My family and I had a great time staying at the Shearer's Retreat! It's an easy drive to Rotorua and the property was cozy, and had everything we needed - including toys, porta-cot, and high chair for our little one. Also, the beds were comfy! I highly recommend and can't wait to stay again. Special thanks to Celia who is posting us an item we left behind - so kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

the location was perfect,nice and close to everything,and only 5-10 minutes to rotorua city,quite an
the location was perfect,nice and close to everything,and only 5-10 minutes to rotorua city,quite and lovely fresh air..we had 5 children with us and the space they had to run around with out us worrying about where they were was perfect...highly recommended.