Matthew from the Marton Information Center went to Rangitikei Farmstay on Saturday for a "Wild Rhino tour" (this is a Yamaha side by side vehicle). The "Rhino" is one of our new activities on offer, as we have taken back our farm. Here is what Matthew thought.
I found the Buggy Ride rather adventureous and informative, as we covered a fair amount of the farm. I touched base with the sheep shearing shed where they hold all the sheep and can sheer hundreds indoor and out at certain times. The buggy meandered it’s way through mud and treacherous ground as It made it’s way up to the top of the hills where the view exposed a bit of the coast as well as Ruapehu and Taranaki on a nice clear day, From here you can also see some of the farm boundary lines which Andrew Kindly pointed out stated they have around 1500 acres all up. The other side of the farm was also rather muddy and hilly and made it’s way up to picnic table where the view is also very intimidating with hills towering everywhere and pools of water decorating the farm . I also past through where the patch of glow worms live and would love to see them one day perhaps. Overall I highly enjoyed the ride as it took around 30-45 mins to complete or so it felt. Recommended for anyone who loves a bit of rugged terrain and the outdoors as the farm isn’t located the far out Marton only about 10-15 mins yet very different. The driver Andrew was very friendly and informative about the farm itself and the animals they have all over the place which include Angus cows and ordinary, sheep and dogs, he also drove the buggy fast but safe speed through very uneven ground, mud and water.Matthew Patterson
New activities include:
* Shearing demonstrations
* Mustering demonstrations
www.Rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz
