Mahaanui Farmstay - History & Hosts.
Located in the beautiful Tiniroto, half way between Gisborne and Wairoa (approx 50 minutes driving either way), Mahaanui Station is a 614 hectare working sheep and beef farm.
Simon’s father bought Mahaanui (Maori word for lots of joy/happiness) in the late 1950's and cleared the land of scrubby trees to develop pasture for sheep and cattle to graze on. Simon has worked the farm since he was 25 and loves to share his farming knowledge and lifestyle with guests. Sally works at the local Gisborne hospital as a nurse and helps Simon when needed on the farm. While their 3 children (all currently travelling overseas), have all followed in similar footsteps - working on farms around the world and studying agricultural sciences at university.
Perhaps the best thing about Mahaanui is it’s not Rotorua or Queenstown. Instead what Simon and Sally offer guests is a peaceful, quiet and relaxing farm experience - full of breathtaking hill country with marked walking trails, private access to the gorgeous Hangaroa River and the opportunity to experience farming activities if they wish. They truly love sharing their piece of paradise with guests and introducing them to farm activities such as mustering sheep or cattle with the help of their friendly work dogs, shearing, docking, feeding pet animals and whatever else needs to be done, given it is safe to do so.
There is always something exciting to do at Mahaanui.
