Farm and station stays in the Bay of Islands region of New Zealand provide visitors with an authentic taste of rural life combined with comfortable accommodations. Often similar to bed and breakfast establishments, farmstays offer hands-on activity options, allowing guests to participate in daily farming tasks such as feeding calves, mending fences, or rounding up sheep. Staying in the home of local hosts allows visitors to feel part of the farming family, creating a memorable experience, especially for those traveling with friends or children. Some popular farmstays in New Zealand include Karetu Downs Farm Stay, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Lodge Farm Stay, Wanaka Berry Farm and B&B, and Criffel Station Farm Stay in Wanaka.