The Herb Farm

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4.0
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•#3 on "Where to eat: the 35 best restaurants in Waitomo District"
Health and beauty shop
Nature & Parks
Cafe
Conference center
Cosmetic products manufacturer
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About

Located just outside the city, The Herb Farm is a charming cafe and shop surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes. The 2-acre herb garden not only provides fresh ingredients for the wholesome and organic food served in the country cafe but also serves as an enchanting playground for kids to explore themed gardens and hunt for fairies, gnomes, and elves. Additionally, visitors can peruse natural skincare products made on-site while learning about native flora and fauna through informative boards along the way.
Why you should go
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  1. Explore over 2 acres of lush herb gardens filled with aromatic and medicinal herbs
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  2. Enjoy a child-friendly environment with themed fairy/elf gardens to wander through
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  3. Shop for a variety of natural products at the on-site store
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Absolutely love every visit to the Herb Farm and cafe. Set in the most beautiful, tranquil location rich with history, it’s always such a treat to come here. The food is consistently delicious, the service is exceptional, and their natural products are not only stunning but truly effective. It’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little piece of magic in the Manawatū. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Not far off the main road. Plenty of parking. Nice shop full of body products like exfoliating cream, masks, face cream, body cream, etc. Next door to the shop is a cafe. It looks like a fantastic place to come to on a warm, sunny day with all the outdoor seating. Inside is cosy and welcoming. We ordered coffee to takeaway and didn't enjoy it unfortunately, was a bit weird the flavour. I'd be keen to come here with the family for breakfast or lunch. My husband walked around the garden and unfortunately with all the rain it was wet and not easy to walk around, it was also very cold! It's worth a stop, I'll definitely be back in warmer weather.
Awesome experience. Came out for a coffee so we could wander the gardens. Ladies behind the counter were nice and especially nice to my young son. Big selection of cabinet foods and coffee was good too.
Absolutely love every visit to the Herb Farm and cafe. Set in the most beautiful, tranquil location rich with history, it’s always such a treat to come here. The food is consistently delicious, the service is exceptional, and their natural products are not only stunning but truly effective. It’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little piece of magic in the Manawatū. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Not far off the main road. Plenty of parking. Nice shop full of body products like exfoliating cream, masks, face cream, body cream, etc. Next door to the shop is a cafe. It looks like a fantastic place to come to on a warm, sunny day with all the outdoor seating. Inside is cosy and welcoming. We ordered coffee to takeaway and didn't enjoy it unfortunately, was a bit weird the flavour. I'd be keen to come here with the family for breakfast or lunch. My husband walked around the garden and unfortunately with all the rain it was wet and not easy to walk around, it was also very cold! It's worth a stop, I'll definitely be back in warmer weather.
Awesome experience. Came out for a coffee so we could wander the gardens. Ladies behind the counter were nice and especially nice to my young son. Big selection of cabinet foods and coffee was good too.
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Map
Address
86 Grove Road, Kelvin Grove, Ashhurst 4470, New Zealand
Website
https://www.herbfarm.co.nz/
Phone
+64 6 326 8633
Hours
SuSunday: 10AM–4PM
MoMonday: 10AM–4PM
TuTuesday: 10AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 10AM–4PM
ThThursday: 10AM–4PM
FrFriday: 10AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 10AM–4PM
86 Grove Road, Kelvin Grove, Ashhurst 4470, New Zealand
Wednesday: 10AM–4PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 10AM–4PM
MoMonday: 10AM–4PM
TuTuesday: 10AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 10AM–4PM
ThThursday: 10AM–4PM
FrFriday: 10AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 10AM–4PM
People typically spend 30 min here
+64 6 326 8633
https://www.herbfarm.co.nz/

Know before you go

  • Visit during warmer weather to fully enjoy the outdoor seating area and garden walks
  • Make reservations ahead of time if you plan to dine at the cafe as it can get busy during peak seasons
  • Take time to interact with the friendly staff who are knowledgeable about The Herb Farm's history and products
  • Consider trying different meals on separate visits as menu items may vary in quality based on reviewer feedback

Reviews

The Herb Farm offers a unique experience with its beautiful herb garden, themed gardens for children, natural products shop, and cozy cafe. While some reviewers found the food slightly expensive or average in taste, many appreciated the tranquil setting, child-friendly environment, and friendly staff. Visitors can enjoy wandering through fairy/elf gardens, exploring educational signposts about herbs and fairies, and indulging in generous portions of reasonably priced food.
Review score
4.0
out of 5
Very Good
186 reviews
From Google
Review score
4.0
out of 5
Very Good
78 reviews
From Tripadvisor
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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5/5Eddie D
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Oct 14, 2025 from
Google
Absolutely love every visit to the Herb Farm and cafe. Set in the most beautiful, tranquil location rich with history, it’s always such a treat to come here. The food is consistently delicious, the service is exceptional, and their natural products are not only stunning but truly effective. It’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little piece of magic in the Manawatū. Couldn’t recommend it more.
4/5Christine A
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Jun 30, 2023 from
Google
Not far off the main road. Plenty of parking. Nice shop full of body products like exfoliating cream, masks, face cream, body cream, etc. Next door to the shop is a cafe. It looks like a fantastic place to come to on a warm, sunny day with all the outdoor seating. Inside is cosy and welcoming. We ordered coffee to takeaway and didn't enjoy it unfortunately, was a bit weird the flavour. I'd be keen to come here with the family for breakfast or lunch. My husband walked around the garden and unfortunately with all the rain it was wet and not easy to walk around, it was also very cold! It's worth a stop, I'll definitely be back in warmer weather.
5/5Winston B
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Oct 14, 2025 from
Google
Awesome experience. Came out for a coffee so we could wander the gardens. Ladies behind the counter were nice and especially nice to my young son. Big selection of cabinet foods and coffee was good too.
4/5Brenda H
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Oct 13, 2025 from
Google
Have never visited the Herb Farm but I have been using their facial products for a few weeks. The products are beautiful and I am seeing good results. My only moan is that I did contact the Herb Farm via email after placing my order as something seemed to be going awry with the shipping and I asked if they could investigate. I never received any reply to my email and 2 weeks on, I still haven't. Great products are a good thing but service must be part of the package.
5/5Evangeline T
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Jul 17, 2022 from
Google
The staff at the shop impressed us the most. She was friendly and shared information about The Herb Farm, its owner and their products. It’s a pity that it is winter and one can hardly smell the fragrance from the herbs. However, this place has an interesting them of elves and fairy. It has sign post and boards that are educational and encouraging. The greatest regret is that we didn’t make any reservations and couldn’t dine at the cafe. But we are glad to walk with the natural products produced at the farm!
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Map
Address
86 Grove Road, Kelvin Grove, Ashhurst 4470, New Zealand
Website
https://www.herbfarm.co.nz/
Phone
+64 6 326 8633
Hours
SuSunday: 10AM–4PM
MoMonday: 10AM–4PM
TuTuesday: 10AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 10AM–4PM
ThThursday: 10AM–4PM
FrFriday: 10AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 10AM–4PM
86 Grove Road, Kelvin Grove, Ashhurst 4470, New Zealand
Wednesday: 10AM–4PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: 10AM–4PM
MoMonday: 10AM–4PM
TuTuesday: 10AM–4PM
WeWednesday: 10AM–4PM
ThThursday: 10AM–4PM
FrFriday: 10AM–4PM
SaSaturday: 10AM–4PM
People typically spend 30 min here
+64 6 326 8633
https://www.herbfarm.co.nz/