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Farm stays Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours (formerly Wacky Stays - six unique farm-stay rentals, FREE animal feeding tours)

16 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371 (show map)

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Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

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Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tipi tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodation boasts a fully fenced outdoor space. The accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for family adventures. Nestled within a picturesque park, Wacky Stays is dedicated to eco-friendliness and offers guests a delightful menagerie of farm animals, including: llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, and chickens that lay fresh eggs for breakfast. The property offers a complimentary farm tour where guests can feed the animals. The property features LED indoor lighting, solar-powered outdoor lighting, and solar panels on outdoor kitchen shelters. The House Truck is also equipped with solar-powered lights. Situated just 4 km from Kaikoura town centre. For added entertainment, the mini-animal park hosts over 80 animals; also available are Llama Trekking tours. The town centre is 4 km from the property and features an array of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore.

Formerly Wacky Stays - six unique farm-stay rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Before January 2024 Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours was known as Wacky Stays - six unique farm-stay rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Before November 2023 Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours was known as Wacky Stays - six unique and unusual farm-stay properties

Before June 2023 Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours was known as Wacky Stays

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Colonial Wagon and Sleep-out - enter dates to see room photos

The Colonial Wagon, farm-stay accommodation with stained wood walls and a canvas roof insulated with sheep’s wool. It includes air-conditioning and heat-pump, basic cooking facilities and a lounge seating area. There is a TV with Blu-ray player for entertainment. Bathrobes are provided. An outdoor kitchen shelter includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. Located inside the wagon, the bathroom includes a private toilet and shower. A 'Wagon Sleep-out' companion building provides two additional bunk beds. Sleep-out guests share the facilities of the wagon. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

House Truck - enter dates to see room photos

This gypsy caravan was hand-crafted in New Zealand, farm-stay accommodation. On-board it has a compact fully-equipped kitchen, small seating area with flat-screen TV and DVD player, plus a toilet, separate shower,and bathrobes. The double bed is over the drivers area. Heating is provided via a wood-fired pot belly stove or electric wall heater. The outdoor kitchen includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. Please note that the truck cannot be driven. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

Yurt - enter dates to see room photos

Imported from Mongolia, this 7-metre Yurt, farm-stay accommodation. It is set on a purpose-built, raised and insulated wooden floor. The walls and ceiling are completely insulated with thick camel hair, which means it is warm in winter and cool in the summer. An outdoor kitchen area, includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. The yurt offers a separate private bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

Teepee - enter dates to see room photos

This 7-metre wide tepee, farm-stay accommodation. It is set on a purpose built, raised and insulated wooden floor. The walls are waterproof poly-cotton canvas with a partially insulated second layer. It offers a separate bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin. An outdoor kitchen shelter includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

Two-Bedroom Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This restored farmers cottage, farm-stay accommodation with air conditioning and heat-pump unit. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a wood burner fireplace and a separate shower and toilet. There is parking for 3 cars and a boat. The lounge area offers two leather sofas, flat screen TV with satellite channels and a Blu-Ray player. The cottage is surrounded by a large spacious garden with an outdoor gas barbecue and seating. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade. The bedrooms have additional electric radiator heating. A heat exchange system brings warm filtered air from the roof into the cottage rooms.

Two-Bedroom Train Carriage - enter dates to see room photos

This fully restored 1889 train carriage, farm-stay accommodation with a double master bedroom, and a second bedroom with 2 bunk beds. The small on-board bathroom includes an antique toilet, basin and shower. It offers ornate wooden paneling paneling throughout, an outdoor deck and an open-plan living room and kitchen with TV and DVD player. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

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Facilities of Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking

Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Snorkelling

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Breakfast in the room

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Blu-ray player, Carpeted, CD Player, Children's high chair, Cleaning products, Dining area, Dining table, DVD Player, Electric blankets, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Fan, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Iron, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Soundproofing, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, View, Wardrobe/Closet

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Untill 10:00:00 hours

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Please advise the property of the number of children and infants staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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8.4

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281 verified reviews

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Kim

“Nice quiet place to stay minutes from town”

8.0

30 Apr 2025

Excellent place to stay in Kaikōura, country setting in a heritage cottage with everything you need, only minutes into town.

Denmark

“Unique accommodation and animal feeding is awesome”

9.0

30 Apr 2025

Unique accommodation, animal feeding is a big bonus and good location.

Damian

“Great value, kids loved it”

9.0

26 Apr 2025

Quirky but very comfortable and well equipped accommodation (we had the railway carriage), nice having the animal feeding for the kids

Zoe

“Very comfortable, well organised and clean.”

10.0

25 Apr 2025

We were a family with young kids. The converted train and truck were super confortable. Toys for the kids. Wide collection of dvds. Visiting the farm and feeding the animals was an awesome plus! So clean.

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Farm stays Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours (formerly Wacky Stays - six unique farm-stay rentals, FREE animal feeding tours)

16 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371 (show map)

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Colonial Wagon and Sleep-out - enter dates to see room photos

House Truck - enter dates to see room photos

Yurt - enter dates to see room photos

Teepee - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Train Carriage - enter dates to see room photos

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16 Kowhai Ford Road, Kaikoura, 7371 (show map)

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Formerly Wacky Stays - six unique farm-stay rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

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Colonial Wagon and Sleep-out - enter dates to see room photos

House Truck - enter dates to see room photos

Yurt - enter dates to see room photos

Teepee - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Train Carriage - enter dates to see room photos

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“Nice quiet place to stay minutes from town”

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