Stay on a farm! Blue Spur Eco Farmstay Hokitika - Arahura Valley

Wake up to birdsong, sheep in the paddocks below, and a sky full of stars. Blue Spur Farmstay is an eco-friendly, off-grid home on a 75-acre working farm — a genuine West Coast experience, not just a place to sleep.

Your private bedroom looks out over native bush and farmland. The bathroom is private (and usually just yours). There's no guest kitchen, but Hokitika's cafes and restaurants are only 10 minutes away — and we'll point you to the best ones.

The space

You'll have a large, character-filled bedroom with a queen bed. Tea and plunger coffee are set up in your room, along with a small fridge, TV with chromecast, and plenty of West Coast reading material.

Step outside and the farm is yours to explore. Walk the property, feed the sheep, and follow the Secret Trail — a winding path through native bush. From the front garden you can catch glimpses of the Tasman Sea. When the sun goes down, the lack of light pollution here makes for exceptional stargazing.

We're a proper family home, so you'll be welcomed — not just checked in.


What's included

- Walk the farm and feed the sheep
- Secret Trail through native bush
- Tea and plunger coffee in your room
- Small fridge in your room
- Free fast WiFi
- TV
- Private bathroom with shower and bath (sometimes shared if the smaller room is booked - we'll let you know in advance if this happens).
- Use of the upstairs guest lounge
- Picnic basket to borrow — perfect for a day at the lake or beach
- Local tips and activity planning from us
- 10% discount at Bonz 'n Stonz pounamu carving
- 20% discount entry to The National Kiwi Centre


Add on: Campfire & S'mores Experience

Build a fire, cook outdoors, and eat s'mores under the stars. This is genuinely one of our guests' favourite things — book it when you reserve your room (weather permitting, additional charge applies).


About the property

Our home runs entirely on solar power, and our water is collected rainwater from the roof. You'll barely notice the difference — the WiFi is fast and you can charge everything — but we don't use microwaves, electric toasters, or hairdryers. We appreciate you embracing the eco experience.

A few things to know: no guest kitchen (outdoor camp kitchen may be available if no campers are staying — ask us), and we make up only the beds you need to keep laundry and waste to a minimum.

The property is 5 minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to town. We're LGBTQI+ friendly and have been hosting on the West Coast for over 11 years.

We'd love to have you — see you at the farm!

One more thing

Our top tip for visiting NZ: travel insurance. As a small family business, we can't cover unexpected events like flight delays or road closures — but a good travel insurance policy can. Enjoy the trip!