Welcome to Te Aratipi Station, a historic 4th-generation Hawke’s Bay farm owned by the Palmer Family since 1915. Spanning 3,000 acres, our farm is home to Angus Cattle and Romney Sheep, blending traditional farming with modern sustainable practices. Named after its 600-meter-high point of cultural significance to the Ngati Kahungunu tribe, Te Aratipi is nestled in rolling and steep terrain and offers a serene retreat just 30 minutes from Havelock North and a stone’s throw away from Waimarama Beach. Hosts Ed and Ro Palmer, along with their children Selby and Harry, invite you to experience the farm’s authentic charm as they open the gates to share with you the Woolshed and yards, farm animals, machinery, bush walk, picnic, plant trees and learn more about importance of protecting land. With Ed’s passion for farming and Ro’s expertise in events and hospitality, we promise a memorable and relaxed farm adventure.


Event 1.
A Glimpse into Farm Life at Te Aratipi Station.
10am-12.30pm.

Join us for a fun, family-focused day at Te Aratipi Station! Explore our farmyards and woolshed, get up close to the animals, and see the machinery that keeps everything running. Chat with farmer Palmer about life on the farm and learn about the daily rhythms of rural life. Take a tractor trailer ride around the front paddock, enjoy a game of croquet or lawn tennis, and, if you fancy pack your own picnic and enjoy it on our homestead lawn. For those seeking a little adventure, there's also the chance to go on a short bush walk. It’s a day filled with fresh air, farm fun, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories!


Event 2.
Restoring Te Aratipi: Protecting Biodiversity and Water Quality Through Covenant and Conservation.
2pm-4pm.

Join us for an insightful day at Te Aratipi, where we’ll introduce you to our newly established covenanted land in the Te Aratipi Eastern and Western Bush. Meet Troy Duncan from the QEII National Trust and Natalie de Burgh, Senior Biodiversity Advisor from Hawke's Bay Regional Council, as they discuss the importance of working with farmers and private landowners to protect and enhance ecologically and culturally significant spaces through covenants. After the talk, you'll have the chance to plant native tree species in the wetland area, and if you’d like, you can finish the day with an optional bush walk through the stunning landscape. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, contribute, and connect with nature.

- No Dogs

- Not Wheelchair Accessible

- On Gravel Road

- Bathroom facilities on-site