Pureora Forest Area accommodation

A little piece of paradise in the heart of NZ's North Island, 3.5 hours from Auckland, and 4.5 from Wellington.

​Guests have full use of two large buildings: the Old Miller's Cottage (accommodation), and The School (additional lounge, dining and recreation room).

The five bedrooms in the Old Miller's Cottage all have ensuite bathrooms and direct access to outside decks. Facilities include small kitchen, dining room, lounge and laundry room. Outside are a hot tub for 10, petanque court, BBQ and secluded area with wood-fired open air bathtubs by a spring-fed stream.

Apart from a peaceful stay at our Centre, you'll be within striking distance of a very wide range of fantastic attractions (see www.timbertrailcentre.co.nz for more information).

Within 20 minutes:
- the Timber Trail Cycleway
- great trout fishing
- a huge swimming hole with sandy beach
- the largest Alpaca Farm in NZ
- jet boat adventures on the Wanganui River
- the Forgotten World Rail Trail
- Taumaranui, capital of Ruapehu District, with many shops and facilities (including one of NZ's best golf courses and a sports centre)

Within 1 hour:
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Ruapehu Ski-fields and Tongariro National Park
- The Forgotten Highway & Republic of Wangamamona
- kayaking the Wanganui River
- Turangi, Lake Taupo, the trout fishing capital of the world

Your hosts speak four languages and have worked in 40 countries. With a 5-star rating, we will do our best to ensure you have a wonderful stay.

The perfect place to relax and unwind after a day’s exploring the region or cycling through Pureora Forest Park.
Enjoy a soak in the hot tub / spa under the stars at the end of the day. A destination in itself - featuring native 'whio', waterfall, trout feeding all surrounded by nature at it's best.
Great kiwi hospitality in a remote location, with all the comforts of home.
Be amazed by our majestic waterfall, whio (native blue duck), native orchids, long fin eel, rainbow trout feeding, short tail bats, glow worms and exquisite bird life.
This is accredited to the Blackferm Ecological Restoration project started in 2005.
A truly kiwi experience - unplug from technology and plug into nature!

Guests are welcome to enjoy viewing any activities which are happening during their visit but it depends on what’s happening on the day – so it is a bit of a lucky dip really. There could be shearing, lambing and calving, feeding out or maybe simple day to day activities. There are usually pigs/piglets to feed. Glenn would be happy to do a dog run on a few sheep if people wanted to see how the dogs work. Roxy the horse is there for patting and feeding.

Many people enjoy a walk around the farm. There are numerous walks possible from a 2km stroll up to the airstrip to view the mountains and extensive farm land on a clear day. For those looking for more of a challenge there is a 5km walk through the middle of the farm up to the trig. Take a pack with a few treats to enjoy when you reach the top.
Then of course Timber Trail Farmstay is an ideal base to enjoy cycling the Timber Trail.

After your days activities you may like to relax in the outdoor shower or bath and could be treated to the Kereru flying amongst the trees or the calling of the morepork in the evening. Or just enjoy the quietness of rural living.