Day 2 Part #2

And just like that we were off again for our next destination, an hour and a half drive north west to Te Akau. Winding up through the steep countryside, up a questionable gravel track, we arrived at Twin Oaks Angus. Owned by Rodger and Susan Haywood, a young couple with an infectious passion and drive not only for the Angus breed but for farming as well. We instantly felt welcomed and at home and it wasn’t long until we were discussing cattle. Before we got too carried away and while there was a break in the weather we heading outside into the freezing wind! We viewed some yearling bulls that were catalogued in their upcoming Yearling sale. Included in the draft were bulls with a blend of Australian, New Zealand and American genetics. The bulls presented as a great modern type with a balance of performance, phenotype and temperament. Next headed deeper back into the hills to view some freshly calved cows, with white knuckles and a brave face we went where I wasn’t sure side by side buggy’s could go. Reflecting what we saw in the yearling bulls were a set of cows that were modern beautiful type, broody females. After a tour around a bit more of the farm we were forced for shelter for a quick tour through the sale barn when yet another weather front passed through (gosh it can rain over here!) 

We were lucky enough to be staying the night and the cattle, farming, cattle, politics, cattle, travel, cattle ect conversation flowed on through the night.

We had enjoyed ourselves so much at Twin Oaks and cannot thank Rodger and Susan enough for having us, it is more than well worth the visit if you are ever over in NZ. 

Beautiful Twin Oaks country

Friendly Yearlings

SAV International Yearling