Welcome to Ngapuke Station

Ngapuke Station is located in Matamata in the region of the Waikato.

HISTORY

Mr William Chapman Morgan took up the property in the year of 1905. His son Charles started breaking in the property some 1,377 acres in 1905. Then, in 1914, he opened up the gates and turned the stock and horses out to pasture. He then went off to the first world war. He returned in 1918 and carried on where he left off. Developing the property and selling some. The next two generations prematurely passed away. This ended 65 years of ownership to the Morgan family from 1905 to 1970.

Present ownership is the Smith Family which is thankful to the Morgan family for their financial assistance. We have continued to develop the property to this day.

PRESENT DAY

The farms now consists of 600 acres farming sheep, cattle and rearing 3 day old calves. All animals are fattened on the property. The lambs are born on the property, starting in July through till September each year.

Guests stay in the original farmhouse for an authentic bed and breakfast experience, along with hosts Paddy and Debbie Smith.

Checkout our testimonials

Hosts Debbie & Paddy were excellent, very friendly & supportive, they went out of their way to make my stay very enjoyable. Very nice cooked breakfast provided. Their farm stay ‘Ngapuke’ has great views of the rolling countryside, very similar to ‘Hobbit town’. The house is very big and has lots of character….lovely lawns & garden. I’ll certainly stay there again, and will certainly recommend the place to family & friends.

Derek - NZ

The hosts were super friendly and helpful and great fun. Breakfast 10/10 and exceeded expectations. Lovely house and grounds and farm. Really enjoyed our stay. Excellent value for money. Would recommend to others and would definitely stay again. Thanks

Clair - NZ

Ngapuke Station

We are located at 192 Morgan Road, Matamata.

Hobbiton

We are a 10-minute drive from Hobbiton.

Matamata Town

We are located 7km from Matamata, which is a 5 minute drive.