1 / 2Kaipaki Farmyard
📍 Ohaupo, Waikato
Kaipaki Farmyard in Ohaupo is a hands-on farm experience where visitors can hold, touch, pat, and feed a range of farmyard animals.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Younger children respond strongly to the hands-on animal encounters - reviewers describe it as a perfect stop for little ones who want to get up close with farm animals. The staff are praised as very helpful and proactive about bringing animals to visitors, and a baby alpaca has been a standout for multiple groups.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Korina Grace
a month ago
“What an awesome little petting farm. And they make you feel so welcome, farmers are so friendly too. The animals are beautiful and well looked after. And theyre so very accommodating. Thank you so much Karpaki farmyard, we'll definitely come back for a birthday party 🌞🌼”
Jeremy Wyatt
a week ago
“Fantastic place to bring children of all ages. They have many different kinds of animals, and it's great to be able to feed and interact with them at your own pace.”
J E
2 weeks ago
“10/10! The farmers are so nice and welcoming, and the animals are beautiful. There is so much to see and so many animals to feed. I will 100% be coming again! 🥰”
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Overview
Kaipaki Farmyard in Ohaupo is a working petting farm offering hands-on animal encounters in a rural setting between Hamilton and Rotorua. Visitors can hold, touch, pat, and feed the resident animals, with staff described as more than happy to bring animals directly to guests. The farm has hosted seasonal activities including a Matariki event. Family passes are available, and birthday party packages can be arranged.
