Horse trekking/retreats

Wake up to bird song including Tui, Bellbirds and the distant sound of the ocean. Whilst only a short distance from the scenic drive north to Kaikoura the Getaway is a private peaceful two story, three bedroom timber house (two queen and two single beds), built mainly from recycled materials with a casual 'honey' feel.

Oliver's Farmstay is an historic cottage that was once the original Post Office in the town of Temuka, built in 1876 and moved to its current site in 1904. The cottage has now been rebuilt and restored bringing it into the 21st Century while maintaining its "old world" comforts.

Kaitaki Kiwifruit Cottage is a modern self contained two bedroom cottage, with one Queen size bed, two single beds and outdoor bath. Located in the heart of an organic 8ha kiwifruit orchard and close to beaches and cafes, the cottage offers privacy, space and a peaceful environment.

Welcome to Haurata/Ariel Station and High Country Retreat, a large high country farm that since 2007 has been "biologically farmed", where minerals, trace elements, fish oil and seaweed have been used rather than chemical fertiliseris to feed and improve the soil.

Ruffit Lodge is a three bedroom cottage nestled in a private valley on a 180 ha farm, five minutes from Woodville. It is an ideal location for a retreat, to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and a great holiday destination.

Mairenui Rural Retreat is a three house farmstay complex nestled in the scenic hill country of the Rangitikei District, in the central North Island, offering a restful getaway for couples, families or other groups.

Kamaki Cottage is a very quiet private, relaxed luxury farm stay in a beautiful country garden 30 minutes from Waitomo Caves and 15 minutes from Otorohanga.

I’m Lucy Payne, owner of Horse Trekking Lake Okareka in the beautiful lake district of Rotorua, New Zealand.

Hack'n Stay is dedicated to those who want to enjoy the simple things in life including spending time with and riding horses, camping or simply strolling along the beach.