Pakira - Your holiday Farmstay, $120 - $195
4300 Parapara Highway, State Highway 4, Wanganui
Ref #: 3669
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Enjoy a truly relaxing, stress free getaway on a large New Zealand sheep and cattle farm.
Escape the rat race and relish the beauty of nature, the birds singing, streams trickling, stars twinkling and the native bush.
Relax on the sunny deck or curl up beside the cosy log fire. Pakira cottage sleeps five and is fully self-contained including games, books, magazines and toys - something for everyone.
There's loads to do here - tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing, swimming, photography, full farm activities, including sheep shearing.
Children love the animals.
"The dogs were amazing, gathering and moving the sheep."
John and Donna, Ohio USA
"Just Paradise." Paul, Julie, James and Neil, England
"A real taste of New Zealand farm life."
Jim and Joy, Brisbane
"I liked being involved, even dagged a sheep."
Sam, New Plymouth
"Such a tranquil setting and a perfect antidote to the 24 hour plane journey."
Alec, Katie and Owen, England
"With no distractions, we could focus on spending quality time together."
Faye, D'arcy, Ella and Finn, Wellington
"What an experience for us to be shown around a New Zealand farm, seeing sheep shearing and swimming in the river. We enjoyed the quiet, peace and beauty of this lovely spot."
Ferlind and Alya, Heidelberg,Germany
"The excellent hospitality showered upon us, was second to none."
Lena and Patrick
Singapore, Malaysia
"Loved learning to shear a sheep"
Pamela and Don, Rotorua
"Real NZ" Matthew and Victoria, Cornwall, England
Peace and quiet,
Fresh air,
Wake up to the birds singing,
Stress free holiday,
Warm cosy fire,
Cute cottage,
Children love the animals,
Babysitters available,
Dinner options available.
Bed layout: 1 Queen(s), 2 King single(s), 1 Single(s)
Nearest main airport: Wanganui
Distance: 35 minutes - transport available
Distance: 35 minutes - transport available
- Linen provided
- Disabled access: please enquire
- Children welcome
- Smoking outside only
- No pets
- BBQ
- Bikes
- CD player
- Cleaning equipment
- Clothes line
- Dryer
- Electric blankets
- Fire place
- Fire wood supplied
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Oil heaters
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Shower
- Tea, coffee, sugar etc
- Toaster
- TV
- Washing Machine
- cottage
- Kitchen
Special offers
Family Special
Children under 10 years FREE
Available from Saturday, 01 October 2011 to Monday, 30 April 2012
Available from Saturday, 01 October 2011 to Monday, 30 April 2012
Rates & availability
| Start date | End date | Duration | Guests | Rate | Extra people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year | Single | Nightly | One | $120 | - |
| All year | Double | Nightly | Two | $150 | $15 |
| All year | Cottage | Nightly | Five | $195 | - |
Rates: This rate includes farm activities and continental and cooked breakfast each day.
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Availability: All year, early bookings essential
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Nearby attractions & activities
Wanganui attractions:
Paddle Steamer - Waimarie,Jet Sprints,Cemetery Circuit, Durie Hill Elevator/Tower, Ward Observatory, Kowhai Park - Childrens playground, Whanganui Riverboat Museum, Virginia Lake and Park, Winter Gardens, Botanic Gardens, Whanganui River - rafting,jetboat & Bridge to Nowhere tours,Bushy Park
Ruapehu attractions:
Mt Ruapehu - Turoa skiing/snowboarding, Tongariro National Park including the Tongariro Crossing, mountainbiking, hiking,
Paddle Steamer - Waimarie,Jet Sprints,Cemetery Circuit, Durie Hill Elevator/Tower, Ward Observatory, Kowhai Park - Childrens playground, Whanganui Riverboat Museum, Virginia Lake and Park, Winter Gardens, Botanic Gardens, Whanganui River - rafting,jetboat & Bridge to Nowhere tours,Bushy Park
Ruapehu attractions:
Mt Ruapehu - Turoa skiing/snowboarding, Tongariro National Park including the Tongariro Crossing, mountainbiking, hiking,

