What previous visitors said

The actual working farm experience was really the highlight of our trip"
A & D, Singapore

'That was a fantastic day on the farm! Your farm is beautiful. I wish we could have spent more time.'

Iain and Andrea, Canada

 

David and Liz Thomas say 'Ours is a great place to meet real New Zealanders'

Hosts David and Liz Thomas
"Ours is a great place to meet real New Zealanders

Things to do and see at Pembroke

  • Farm tour
  • tennis court on farm available
  • trout fishing 5min walk to Aparima river
  • natural swimming holes in river
  • photography opportunities
  • watch sheep dogs work and experience seasonal farm activities
  • walking trails for hill walking
  • mountain biking
  • feed tame black sheep called "Star light"
winter on the farm

A typical scene from Pembroke

More Fiordland information

more sheep at Pembroke New Zealand

Sheep at Pembroke

 

 

Pembroke Farmstay

Liz and David Thomas welcome you to their 5,000 acre high country farm. The farm has been in the family for five generations.

When you are ready to experience the magic of New Zealand we are here to welcome you to unspoiled country, mountains, rivers and much more . . .

Pembroke Farmstay provides comfortable self-contained accommodation on a working farm in New Zealand's Southland.

Experience farm life as you stay at 'Pembroke' a working high country farm in the scenic Dunrobin Valley, raising sheep, cattle and deer. Just 15 minutes from Mossburn, the 'Deer Capital' of New Zealand.

Mossburn area New Zealand

Dunrobin valley aerial view

Discover the pleasure of watching a team of working dogs muster sheep and cattle, or go for a stroll overlooking peaceful fields.

Walk over the unspoiled land and be rewarded by awe-inspiring views of the nearby Takitimu Mountains and Dunrobin Valley.

Amble just 5 minutes to reach the Aparima River where fishing for brown trout awaits you.

trout from the river at Pembroke

Recent catch at Pembroke

trout caught at Pembroke

Trout caught at Pembroke

black sheep

Friendly animals

Hereford cattle at Penbroke south island nz

Hereford cattle at Pembroke