Enjoy a truly relaxing, stress free getaway on a large New Zealand sheep and cattle farm. Escape the rat race and relish the beauty of nature, the birds singing, streams trickling, stars twinkling and the native bush. Relax on the sunny deck or curl up beside the cosy log fire. Pakira cottage sleeps five and is fully self-contained including games, books, magazines and toys - something for everyone. There's loads to do here - tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing, swimming, photography, full farm activities, including sheep shearing. Children love the animals. "A most enjoyable two days tramping the high hills of Pakira with good company, good weather and excellent accommodation, a home away from home." Velda & Jack, Doug & Helen, Taranaki "Awesome tramping, one day did 12km and the next day on a different route did 13km. Great views and scenery, loved walking around the farm amongst all the animals." Richard and Louise, Simon and Sue, Wellington Please also see Pakira - Farm Walks "The dogs were amazing, gathering and moving the sheep." John and Donna, Ohio USA "Just Paradise." Paul, Julie, James and Neil, England "A real taste of New Zealand farm life." Jim and Joy, Brisbane "I liked being involved, even dagged a sheep." Sam, New Plymouth "With no distractions, we could focus on spending quality time together." Faye, D'arcy, Ella and Finn, Wellington "What an experience for us to be shown around a New Zealand farm, seeing sheep shearing and swimming in the river. We enjoyed the quiet, peace and beauty of this lovely spot." Ferlind and Alya, Heidelberg,Germany "The excellent hospitality showered upon us, was second to none." Lena and Patrick Singapore, Malaysia "Loved learning to shear a sheep" Pamela and Don, Rotorua "Real NZ" Matthew and Victoria, Cornwall, England