Experience

The Mohaka

Fish the upper Mohaka River, Tukituki or Rangitaiki with our experienced fly fishing guides. Whether you're a pro, beginner or somewhere in between, we are here to give you an authentic experience you will love on our beautiful local waters. Various ways to fish including raft-fishing and heli-fishing.

Types: Trout (Rainbow, Brown)
Styles: Fly fishing
Fishing gear: Provided

In December, 2025 we opened our two all-new horse trekking tracks. The new tracks have been created on neighbouring properties, which have allowed for entirely new experiences for our horse trekking guests. We have two 3-4 hour options: one for beginners or returning riders, the other is for more confident riders and includes some reasonably challenging terrain, including a river crossing. Refreshments are provided alongside our highly experienced, safety conscious (but fun) horse trekking guides. We also have an option for people with their own well-trained horses to bring them here for a ride.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of wet clay between your fingers. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced pottery artisan you're welcome to enjoy the therapeutic, fulfilling benefits of our pottery classes here on the farm. All pottery is on a wheel and sgraffito is available. Anything you make you would like to keep, we will dry and prepare for you then courier it to your home.

From $186 p.p.

Make your own custom knife under the guidance of master knife maker Kelvin. Choose your desired blade of choice, and over a highly engaging 8-hour class learn every aspect of making your own knife - from cutting and grinding a knife blank, hardening and tempering the blade before finishing with a timber handle and brass bolster. All knives are made using high carbon European steel (15n20 or 1084) and you will keep the knife you have made at the end of it. Attendees aged 13-18 require an adult to accompany them. Refreshments are provided and with small class sizes there is plenty of one-on-one tutoring and assistance. Although you will be using some specialised tools, knowledge and experience will be passed on throughout by Kelvin to give you the confidence to attempt the highly rewarding process at home. The option to do the course over 2 days (4 hours a day) may be available depending on numbers.

Time: 8 hours
Cost: $475 p.p. (packages available)
Refreshments provided

Have you or a loved one ever wondered what goes into making a beautiful home from timber? This summer, with our parters NZ Grown and Heritage Timbercraft we'll be giving our guests the opportunity to see the entire process up close. Spend time in the timber yard, learn how select logs are milled and air dried, gain an understanding of New Zealand timber tree species', how timber is selected for different uses - like which is for beams or cladding - saw milling, profiling machines, right up to a tour inside finished timber frame barn homes here on the property. For the casual timber enthusiast through to seasoned carpenters this is a fun and interesting tour we know you will love.

Cost: $150 p.p.