Itinerary Ideas  
The following itineraries have been designed to show you the ease of including a Rural Tourism farmstay in your tour. Cambridge in the North Island, and Ashburton in the Sough Island are two of our popular farmstay areas.
   
Farmstay – Cambridge
Cambridge is an ideal location for people travelling between Auckland and Rotorua. It is only 1 hour from Rotorua, 1 hour from the Waitomo Caves and less than 2 hours from downtown Auckland.

 

Cambridge Itinerary

Day 1  
9.30 am

Depart Auckland for Waitomo

11.30 am Visit Waitomo Caves
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Depart Waitomo
3.00 pm Arrive in Cambridge
Meet with farmstay hosts
Overnight farmstay
Day 2  
9.00 am Depart Cambridge for Rotorua
10.00 am Arrive Rotorua

Cambridge Clock Tower

Cambridge township
   

Lake Karapiro, near Cambridge


Typical Cambridge farm view

 

Farmstay – Ashburton
Ashburton is an ideal location for those visitors starting their NZ holiday in the South Island. Ashburton is only 1 hour from Christchurch Airport and approximately 3 hours from Mt Cook. It is also conveniently located on State Highway One.

 

Ashburton Itinerary

Day 1  
2.00 pm

Depart Christchurch Airport

3.00 pm Arrive in Ashburton
Meet with farmstay hosts
Overnight farmstay
Day 2  
9.00 am Depart Ashburton for Mt Cook
12.30pm Arrive in Mt Cook

Canterbury Plains

Ashburton township

Typical Ashburton farm view

Mount Cook

 

 

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