Shutdown Season
Shutdown & Close-Out Crew Accommodation
Block bookings for maintenance shutdowns across South Taranaki. 22 rooms, 2 km from Fonterra Whareroa, weekly rates for crews of any size.
Set Up for Shutdown Crews
Block Booking Rates
Discounted weekly and multi-week rates for crew bookings. The more rooms and the longer the stay, the better the rate. Call to discuss.
Company Invoicing
Invoice and purchase order billing for corporate accounts. No need for individual crew members to pay — we bill the company directly.
Kitchenette in Every Room
Microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle. Your crew can reheat meals and keep costs down without relying on takeaways every night.
Free Parking for Work Vehicles
Plenty of space for utes, vans and work vehicles. No parking charges, no street parking hassle.
Flexible Access for Shift Workers
Early starts and late finishes are part of shutdown life. We accommodate shift patterns with flexible check-in and key access.
On-Site Convenience Store
Snacks, drinks, pies and essentials available on site between shifts. No need to drive into town for basics.
Housekeeping on request (may incur a charge on discounted stays). Every room has a heat pump for heating and cooling. Free WiFi throughout.
Plants & Facilities Nearby
The Furlong is centrally located on State Highway 3 in Hawera — within easy reach of every major processing plant and industrial site in South Taranaki.
Fonterra Whareroa
2 km / 2 min driveDairy processing
Largest single-site dairy factory in the southern hemisphere. Annual maintenance shutdown typically November–January.
Silver Fern Farms — Hawera
4 km / 5 min driveMeat processing
Seasonal processing shutdowns for plant maintenance and upgrades.
Silver Fern Farms — Waitōtara
25 km / 20 min driveMeat processing
Nearby processing facility with periodic maintenance windows.
Todd Energy — Kapuni
18 km / 15 min driveGas processing
Kapuni gas treatment plant and co-generation facility. Periodic turnaround shutdowns.
ANZCO Foods — Eltham
20 km / 18 min driveMeat processing
Seasonal shutdowns for plant servicing.
Yarrows Bakery — Manaia
15 km / 12 min driveBakery / food manufacturing
One of New Zealand's largest bakeries with periodic maintenance periods.
Booking a Shutdown Block
For crew bookings of 5+ rooms: call reception on 06 278 5136 or email reception@thefurlong.co.nz. Let us know the crew size, preferred dates, and whether you need company invoicing or PO billing.
For individual or small bookings: book online through our website. Weekly rates apply automatically for stays of 7+ nights.
Location: 256 Waihi Road, Hawera 4610 — on State Highway 3, 2 km north of Fonterra Whareroa. Meals available from Hawera restaurants (town centre 2 km) or our on-site convenience store for quick options.
Shutdown Coming Up?
Lock in your crew accommodation early — rooms fill fast during shutdown season. Call us to secure a block booking at the best rate.