Stewart Family Farm

David Stewart was a displaced Highlander who decided to move his young family to New Zealand after contracting tuberculosis in the hopes the climate would improve his health.  He purchased 80 acres of land at Hiwinui however, sadly soon after arriving to New Zealand died from his illness leaving his wife and two children behind.

Six generations later the Stewart Family remains in Hiwinui, farming 1500 acres of land and continue to have great respect for the land knowing it offers opportunities for family members to make a living off it.  Modern-day farming with a strong history.

Today the Farm operates as a seasonal dairy farm, milking over 800 cows twice a day for around 300 days of the year. We also grow feed crops and have diversified into Argi tourism, offering Farm Tours and Accommodation with Hiwinui Country Estate, hosting both International and Domestic visitors as well as an exclusive venue for Weddings and Events.

With a strong connection to the land, we take great care in minimising our farming footprint on the environment by utilising data and technology, good management techniques, and regenerating the land through native plantings and wet land construction.

We capitalise on a good grass growing climate and high-quality pasture, turning this into premium quality milk.

We are proud to be supplying a variety of fresh milk products to the market, which include fresh and a2 milk to the Fonterra cooperative.