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Whitianga Area
Rangihau Ranch. Horse treks, day camps
with a picnic, or half hour pony rides for the
young ones. Even take your mount swimming
in the river! Experienced guides for the day
are Shannon and Ngaio. Both have grown
up on the farm and will tailor the day to suit
all abilities, ensuring a safe, happy day. Also
nice bach for hire. 111 Rangihau Rd, Coroglen
(south of Whitianga). 07 866 3875,
Wairakau Horse Treks and Pony Rides.
Lessons, pony party, hour and 1.5 hour horse
treks, BBQ wild food horse trek, take your
horse swimming in the river!
Horses, Ponies
& Animal Parks
Near Whitianga
Mill Creek Bird,
Reptile and RV
Park. Stay at their RV
park or B&B...or just
visit for the critters:
piggies, emus, horses,
donkeys, reptiles
galore, and birds
(400 of them). Picnic/
BBQ, cafe, pony rides,
playground.
Colenso Cafe in
Whenuakite has some
resident critters to pet
and a few donkeys,
while parents relax
with a meal or coffee.
Mercury Bay Pony Club. A members only
club that trains for equestrian competitions.
Serious about jumping and horsemanship?
Inquire via their website about membership. Or
attend an event as observer, just for fun.
Colville
Colville Farm Holidays, Horse Trekking.
Sixth generation sheep/cattle farm. Relax,
listen to birds and farm sounds. Or tramp
through bush to waterfalls, climb hills to glow
worms and panoramic mountain views... Go
horse trekking for 1-5 hours, or help with farm
animals. Stay in cosy cottage or camp near
creek’s swimming hole. Reasonable rates!
Kids inhale the
spectacular Coroglen
vistas on a Rangihau
Ranch horse trek.
THE CHEESE
BARN in
Matatoki, south
of Thames
This popular spot
has it all - licensed
cafe, cheese
factory, gift shop
and a great ‘little’
petting farm. Little
goats (see above), sheep, flop ear bunnies, guinea pigs and lots
of babies. It’s also home of Champion award winning cheese
since 1994, making organic cheeses, yoghurt and butter that are
unhomogenised, gluten free, GE free, with no artificial additives,
no antibiotics or growth hormones, and no chemical sprays. Even
yummy fudge and ice cream. Located on SH26 & Wainui Rd, near
the famous Hauraki Rail Trail bike route.
Animal Parks & Petting Zoos
Whiti Farm Animal Park (below). Over 40 species
of animals to interact with, plus kitties for sale!
Located south of Whitianga on SH25.
Bullswool Farm Park, Paeroa
Experience an unforgettable slice of Kiwi
rural life. Meet, feed, and interact with
our friendly population of interesting
and exotic farm animals, set in a unique
natural environment of farmland and
bush. Visit for an hour or an afternoon!
Alpaca fibre gifts. $8 adults, $6 children.
Hours 10.30am - 5.00pm.
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