Welcome to The Homestead at Waimapu Mill Station — a peaceful rural hosting space set within our working beef farm, native bush, and rolling hill country. Designed for gathering, celebrating and reconnecting, this is a welcoming hosting space that brings people together.
Perfect for family holidays, wedding parties, retreats and group stays.
Wake up to the birds, watch the cows grazing across the paddocks, celebrate with good food, and end the day with sunsets on the deck with a drink in hand.
The space
The Space:
The Homestead sleeps up to 12 guests comfortably, with generous indoor and outdoor areas that make hosting effortless.
Inside, you’ll find:
A light-filled lounge overlooking the valley
A fully equipped kitchen ideal for cooking and catering
Dining tables for shared meals and gatherings
Bedrooms with soft linens and peaceful rural outlooks
Whether you're preparing for a wedding, hosting a retreat, or gathering the family, the layout and atmosphere are designed to make life easy and enjoyable.
Bedrooms & Sleeping:
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: Twin singles
Bedroom 5: Bunk room (4 single beds)
There is plenty of space for bridal prep, group stays and long, slow mornings together.
Please note there are 2 sets of stairs which makes the space difficult for wheelchair or users needing accessible areas.
Outdoor Living & Hosting Spaces:
Step outside onto the deck and take in the panoramic rural views.
Enjoy:
Comfortable outdoor seating for coffee or evening wine
A game of tennis on the tennis court
Flat lawn space and paddock for outdoor dining or playing cricket
Cattle and sheep in nearby paddocks as part of the scenery
Beautiful golden-hour and sunset light for photos
The Homestead pairs beautifully with The Woolshed at Waimapu Mill Station (our on-site event venue), making it an ideal stay for wedding parties or group hosting.
Farm & Nature Experience:
You’ll be staying on our working beef farm, where life moves at a slower pace.
Guests often enjoy:
Horse treks through the farm and native bush
Walking the DOC track to Otanewainuku just up the road.
Quiet mornings with coffee and birdsong
You’re close to town — but it truly feels like a world away.
Location
Located in the peaceful Waimapu / Oropi valley area:
15 minutes to Tauranga.
Guest access
You will have exclusive use of The Homestead during your stay.
We are based on the property (out of sight) if needed — otherwise, we leave you to enjoy your time and privacy.
Other things to note
Horse trekking and farm tours including a trip to our private waterfall are available for an additional cost. Check out Waimapu Mill Station online.
We do have a $300 cleaning and laundry fee that covers our lovely local cleaning lady and the off-site cleaning of our laundry.
This property is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, there are 2 sets of stairs and the bathrooms are not accessible friendly.
