Mangatarata Country Estate Retreat to a beautiful historic homestead nestled in the heart of Hawkes Bay, Wine Country. Unwind with uninterrupted farm views from the gracious Victorian veranda. Experience beef and sheep farming first hand or wander through the extensive gardens with swimming pool, pathways and a pond where birdlife prevails. Enjoy a generous breakfast and in the private dining room or on the veranda, weather providing. Other sumptuous meals may be arranged by request. Gourmet lamb is Judy?s speciality, complimented with fresh local produce and herbs from the kitchen garden or grown locally. Cafe coffees available. Mangatarata is one of Hawkes Bay?s most historic sheep stations and is still a working farm of 2,500 acres. Donald is a pilot and flying instructor, fixed wing and helicopter. The day to day farm work is carried out by Bryce the Farm Manager and his staff. Dinner by arrangement $35 pp (3 course dinner) 4 bedrooms available: 2 Queen; 1 twin ;1 double Donald and Judy Macdonald and have been welcoming guests to their home since 1985. They are both from Hawkes Bay and enjoy sharing their knowledge of activities, wineries, good food, places of interest and off the beaten track adventures. Explore Hawkes Bay during the day and return to the peace and tranquility which characterises Mangatarata, knowing that you may eat in or just a few minutes away in a relaxing environment. The perfect location for a memorable get away with truly New Zealand uniqueness