Escape the hustle and bustle of your busy life. Come and enjoy a relaxing stroll in the podocarp forest and native New Zealand bush. And after a good night’s sleep in one of our comfortable beds wake to the tranquillity of the dawn chorus bird life, and feel the gentle warmth of the sun's rays streaming over the treetops. This is the place to refresh yourself and get your life back in perspective and balance.
Nestled intimately at the foot of Mt. Peel we offer warm Kiwi Christian, family friendly hospitality and
healthy, home-grown natural food to our visitors. We also have a bunkroom for self-catering guests.
Here at Peel Forest Farmstay while wandering around our grounds you can hand feed free-range ducks, chickens, horses, cows, sheep and other animals. Canoe our pond, explore the wetland area, and possibly even go for a spot of ice skating in July and August. We have 1 double room 2 single rooms, a large balcony with 1 double bed and 4 single beds plus a bunkroom with one double and 5 single bunks. (Sorry, no en suites)
Our more adventurous visitors book to Raft down the Rangitata, Ski or snow board six
different mountain ski fields, experience the grandeur of the Lord of the Rings scenery
with a four by four tour, or fish for Trout or Salmon,
Why not book now for the break you so desperately need to refresh your life?
Mt Peel from the balcony
The house from the lawn
Aerial view
The heart of our home, the large farm-style kitchen
Inside the backpackers bunkroom
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