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Fernleaf Farmstay

Relax in the tranquil Tunanui valley midway between Wellington and Auckland. Only 500 metres from SH4 - close for convenience - far enough away for peace and quiet.
Melvin is 3rd generation to farm Fernleaf - his Romney flock has been recorded for 80 years.
Experience our local attractions - a tour of our beautiful farm, fascinating local glow worms. Trout fishing in the Whanganui / Whakapapa rivers, the world famous Tongariro Crossing, Forgotten highway. magnificent local bush walks. 42 traverse and many other new cycle ways

Hosts

Carolyn and Melvin Forlong

Address

58 Tunanui Road

Owhango
Taumarunui 2656

Postal address:

Fernleaf Farmstay
RD1
Owhango
Taumarunui

Contact details

Phone: +64 7 895 4847
Fax: +64 7 895 4837
Freephone: 0800 FERNLEAF

Mobile: 021 0275 3847 and 021 0275 3848

Email: fernleaf.farm@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.fernleaffarmstay.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Fishing waters

Whanganui River  (5 km)

Whakapapa River  (7 km)

Lake Otamangakau

Location

Fernleaf Farmstay is marked on the Whakapapa River map and the upper Whanganui River map.

It is located 15kms south of Taumarunui and 7 kms north of Owhango. Fernleaf Farmstay is 500 metres from State Highway 4.

Features
  • A third generation working Romney Stud sheep and cattle farm
  • Views to Mounts Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Taranaki.
  • Surrounding the homestead is a large garden with secure off road parking.
  • Generous country breakfasts featuring waffles with maple syrup, eggs the way you like best, rashers of bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and as many different fruits as are available.
  • Children are welcome and will love our friendly Dalmatian, beautiful cats and (in season) pet lambs!
  • Experience peaceful quiet nights
  • Wake up to the clean country air and listen to the abundant birdlife heralding the new day.
  • Quiet, safe, clean, green, non-smoking environment
Facilities
  • Four bedrooms accommodate up to nine guests
  • Two rooms with queen beds, ensuite bathrooms  and SKY TV, one with a private entrance
  • A twin room with two single beds
  • A separate cabin close to the house with a double bed
  • Guest bathroom
  • Generous country hospitality with full breakfast and dinner by arrangement
  • All bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities, fresh cookies and television
  • Provision for storage of fishing gear and drying of clothes and gear
Local attractions and activities
  • 30mins from Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park where you can go skiing or tramping
  • 1 hour 30 minutes drive from the glow-worm caves at Waitomo
  • 25mins from Mount Ruapehu
  • 45mins to Lake Taupo
  • Halfway between Auckland and Wellington.
  • Experience kayaking on the Wanganui River
  • 30 minutes drive from the land of Mordor country of Lord of the Rings fame
Indicative tariff
as at 1 May 2012

Fernlelaf's tariff includes breakfast:

Queen rooms: NZ $100-$130 per night
Single: NZ $85-$110 per night

Children neg
Check in: 4pm or by arrangement
Checkout: 10.30am or by arrangement

Payment and reservations

We accept credit card details to secure reservations with no charge being made on your credit card until your arrival on reservation date... Electronic debit tranactions are available on site.

Cancellation policy

All bookings are subject to a 20% cancellation fee. No additional charge will be incurred for 48 prior to the reservation date.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation will incur a cancellation fee which is 100% of the tariff

 

 

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