WACKY STAYS - EXCLUSIVE access to 40+ Farm Animals

12 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, Kaikoura
  • Colonial Wagon (sleeps 2 + 2)
  • Farmers Cottage
  • Mountain view from the Farm Park!
  • Animal encounter
  • Kaikoura Llama Trekking
  • House Truck (sleeps 2)
  • Train Carriage (sleeps 4)
  • Yurt (sleeps 4)
  • Tipi / Teepee (sleeps 4)
5
Max Guests
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Six UNIQUE and unusual rentals (Yurt, Train Carriage, Colonial Wagon, Tipi, Farmers Cottage, House Truck), just 4km from Kaikoura town centre. EXCLUSIVE access to our private collection of 40+ farm animals. FREE off-road car parking. YURT (Mongolian) = sleeps 5 in double & 2 single beds, and 1 single trundler bed, private shower room, outdoor kitchen shelter COLONIAL WAGON = Sleeps 2+2 - super king bed, sleepout with 2 bunk beds, shower & toilet on board, small kitchen and seating area, TV & blu-ray, fully insulated with heat pump and air conditioning TRAIN CARRIAGE = 1889 beautifully restored ornate wooden carriage, two bedrooms (double, 2 bunk beds), open plan seating area and kitchen, shower and toilet room, electric heating TIPI (Teepee) = sleeps up to five - authentic American Indian experience surrounded by trees, 7M diameter, double, 2 single beds, 1 single trundler bed, small seating area, fridge, electric heating, shower and toilet building, outdoor kitchen shelter with gas pizza oven HOUSE TRUCK - sleeps two - beautifully ornately finished, double bed on raised platform, small kitchen and seating area, TV & blu-ray, on board toilet and shower in separate rooms. FARMERS COTTAGE = 2 bedrooms (each has double and single beds), sleeps up to 5, fully restored 2023, heat pump & air conditioning, wood burner, fully equipped kitchen, shower & separate toilet rooms, electric radiators, spacious garden, off-road parking for five cars. FULL DETAILS, photos, instant booking facility on www.wackystays.co.nz Up to date reviews on TripAdvisor - https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Hotel_Review-g255374-d6506253-Reviews-Wacky_Stays-Kaikoura_Canterbury_Region_South_Island.html ALL PROPERTIES INCLUDE: - FREE wireless wi-fi (wifi) broadband/internet - FREE use of adult robes - Electricity, bed linen, toiletries and towels are included - EXCLUSIVE access to our private collection of 80+ Farm Animals = sheep, llama, pigs, chickens, alpaca, deer, ... (NOT open to the general public, only guests staying with us on-site) - FREE - two hours guided animal feeding tours per day - FREE animal feed provided - FREE off-road parking - optional continental breakfast CONVENIENT LOCATION - 4km from town centre (i-site, tourist information, whale watch, dolphin swim, shops, bars, restaurants) - 4km from base of Mt Fyffe (snow-capped in winter) - 3km from coast/beaches - 4km from supermarket - 1km from local river walks & Kaikoura cycle trail - 4km from railway line (which runs through town centre!) OUTSIDE = stunning view of Mt Fyffe and the Kaikoura mountain ranges, off-road parking, 5 minutes to river, walks, Kowhai river cycle trail & swimming holes.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Kitchen
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Bikes
Bikes
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

1 Double(s), 1 Single(s), 1 Double Bunk(s), 1 Bunk(s), 1 Cot(s)

Special Amenities

MAGNIFICENT view of Mt Fyffe and the Kaikoura mountain ranges (just 4km away!)

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

LLAMA TREKKING - Join us on a llama trekking adventure. Two options: One hour taster, or half-day. The most popular is the half-day Kaikoura Bay and Seal Colony Llama Trek = We take you on a guided walk around Kaikoura Bay, FREE picnic, and a stop at the peninsular seal colony. You lead your own llama who will be wearing a special back pack to carry cake and drinks, chairs, picnic rug, etc. From $49 to $189 per person. (Please book in advance. Joining another trek is always possible) ON-SITE FARM ANIMALS - not open to public - EXCLUSIVE access to 80+ animals to meet, greet, cuddle & feed - pigs, deer, llamas, sheep, ducks, chickens, etc, etc. Enjoy FREE guided animal feeding tours, twice a day!

Reviews

Average Rating: 4
3 total reviews

Jayne Tighe
Would have been nice 10 years ago. Everything needs a jet wash and clean up. Way overpriced for what it is. Pictures must have been taken many years ago. Very disappointing. One of the oil heaters provided had a faulty electrical cord !
Response from Owner
A brutal review and, unfortunately, none left more recently on this site! PLEASE check-out the hundreds of more recent reviews on TripAdvisor for up to date feedback on what we provide = search "TripAdvisor Wacky Stays" on Google - thanks, see you soon.
Kevin
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ~ Delightful, cute, rustic cottage - best & most homely we stayed in! The kids LOVED it and played outside all the time. (we didn't need the whale watch) Lynn & Kevin were fantastic hosts - nothing was too much trouble! It was amazing to be so near town, yet in open countryside, with a spectacular view of the mountains. What a bonus having free entry to their farm park (the kids still haven't stopped talking about it & want to be farmers now!) TOP TIP: Ask about the swimming pools in the nearby river = local secret!
roseanne
loved our stay here. Dry, clean accomodation (comfy beds), with the added bonus of the farm park. Our daughter thinks the farm park IS kaikoura, and keeps asking to go back. Great fire keeps the whole house warm and cosy.

Availability

  • 04 Dec – 05 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 11 Dec – 12 Dec 2025 Unavailable
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  • 24 Dec – 06 Jan 2026 Unavailable
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  • 22 Jan – 23 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 05 Feb – 06 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 10 Feb 2026 Unavailable
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Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
Apr - May $179 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
Dec - Mar $189 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
Jun - Sep $149 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
Oct - Nov $179 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
Rest of year$149 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
Apr - May
$179 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
Dec - Mar
$189 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
Jun - Sep
$149 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
Oct - Nov
$179 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
Rest of year
$149 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
Rates are based on 2 people for one nights stay.

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