The farm has had a few incarnations over the years, starting as a dairy farm, to becoming a sheep farm, to being a boutique stud specialising in breeding rarebreed animals. For the last two decades the farm has been a popular visitor attraction, and has been enjoyed by both Kiwis and visitors from all around the world.
In the years since, Bullswool Farm been a popular visitor attraction, and has been enjoyed by both Kiwis and visitors from all around the world.
Tony Howse and Sue Austen and their children Matt and Tallis currently run the farm. Sue grew up on Bullswool and is responsible for the farm’s day-to-day management. Tony is an award-winning sculptor and his creative talents are displayed in our unique Play Paddock, which he developed when his own children were young.
Sue and Tony love sharing this little piece of paradise with others, and helping tell the story of the Southern Coromandel’s mining and farming past.
Three Generations of our family
A rich history of family
tradition over 100 years
Bullswool Farm Park is in the Southern Coromandel, between two Mountain Ranges, on the edge of the Karangahake Gorge, at the top of a valley, and overlooks the vast Hauraki Plains.
There is a wealth of activities in the nearby area.
The beautiful Karangahake Gorge offers many of NZ’s most popular DOC walks. There are walks to suit all itineraries and abilities; from a ten minute amble around the Talisman battery and mines site of the early 1900s, to a four hour summit of the mighty Karangahake Mountain.
The Hauraki Rail Trail is part of Nga Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, and is suitable for all ages and abilities, The trail covers the Seabird Coast, the Hauraki Plains, goes through the Karangahake Gorge, and goes as far as Matamata home of the Hobbiton Movie Set.
