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PurePods is a total immersion, totally private experience of your own slice of beauty. Your PurePod is made of heavy duty glass so you can see everything - from the heavens above to the native plants growing beneath your feet. Pull back the sliding doors on all three sides and indulge the isolation. Sustainable Luxury: The PurePod is designed from the foundations up for environmental sustainability. Travel through a delightful nature walk to see your PurePod hovering above the ferns and tussocks. Discover your own isolated slice of Kiwi paradise, revel in the birdsong all day long and, at night, explore the stars of the southern sky from the comfort of your luxury bed. Relax. Immerse...

PurePods is a total immersion, totally private experience of your own slice of beauty. Your PurePod is made of heavy duty glass so you can see everything - from the heavens above to the native plants growing beneath your feet. Pull back the sliding doors on all three sides and indulge the isolation. Sustainable Luxury: The PurePod is designed from the foundations up for environmental sustainability. Travel through a delightful nature walk to see your PurePod hovering above the ferns and tussocks. Discover your own isolated slice of Kiwi paradise, revel in the birdsong all day long and, at night, explore the stars of the southern sky from the comfort of your luxury bed. Relax. Immerse...

On your own or with your family and friends there is an accommodation for you. There are 4 different sleeping units available from the standard "Penguin cottage" to the more quirky "Gypsy wagon" or "Tree house". Each unit is separated and offer privacy but the facilities such as kitchen and toilet blocks might have to be shared. Pōhatu/Flea Bay is a working sheep and cattle farm and was the first one officially established on Banks Peninsula in 1843. The Helps family moved in early 70's to what was at the time a run down farm. What they did not expect was to find that other residents were present: the White-flippered penguins, Canterbury's unique variant of the Little Penguin. In season,...

Dotted throughout Te Wepu’s 30ha of working farmland and bush are three sleeping pod sites. Each site has two pods; a dedicated sleeping pod which sleeps two and each has a spectacular view. Each site has its own private setting including wood fired hot tub, fire pit, an eco-friendly waterless (and odourless) Bioloo, camping facilities including a gas BBQ, and delicious fresh spring water. The other pod is your utility pod which includes a composting bio loo, changing area with towels and bathrobes for your hot tub experience. The pods sites have been strategically positioned out of sight and sound from each other. Solar power ensures you have lighting and the ability to charge phones....

Rural Holidays NZ Ltd is a leading, specialised provider with a range of hosts throughout the Canterbury Region and New Zealand. We invite you to take a break and enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality, with warm, friendly New Zealanders in the comfort of their homes as part of your farm stay experience. We specialise in over night stays for individuals and custom tour groups, farm visits and related technical visits and operate a specialized dinner hosting program based in Christchurch. Please visit our web site for further information and additional regions.

Silverstream Alpaca farmstay is internationally acclaimed for its unique blend of self contained luxurious accommodation combined with a unique farming experience. There can be no better animal to get aquainted with, than the alpaca. Naturally curious, friendly, beautiful long eye lashes and a wool or fibre to die for. They also come in 22 different colours. Kit & Sheryl Johnson, the owners of Silverstream go out of their way to ensure that this experience will be a highlight of any NZ holiday. The cottages have two bedrooms - one bedroom has a Queen bed and the other bedroom has two singles. There is aslo a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. The price includes a tasty farm...

We are not just a stay, we are an experience! We offer good, clean, affordable holiday accommodation with stunning views, peace and privacy. The whole 3 bedroom house that sleeps 6 (2 queen & 2 single beds) is yours for your stay. All you need to bring is your food. The house has all you need: Linen, towels, cooking utensils, cutlery, washer/dryer all supplied. Wake up to bird song including Tuis and Bellbirds and the distant sound of the ocean. Whilst only a short 5 minute scenic drive north of Kaikoura, The Artists Retreat is private and peaceful. The house is built from recycled materials and has a casual homey feel. It is ideal if your travelling alone, 1 or 2 couples, a family...

Benlea Cottage is a lovely little farm stay on a beautiful sheep and beef farm in the Canterbury foothills. With a comfortable queen bed and a 4 person bunk room, this little cottage makes for a perfect getaway for couple, families or friends that just need a quiet escape from the city. Wake up to beautiful mountains and the peace and quiet of country life. Enjoy the sunset on the verandah with a glass of wine or cozy up by the fire with a movie or a good book. Take the kids on a farm tour with us and come and meet all of our wonderful animals. Our cottage is the perfect place to reboot your energy and have some much needed down time. Fully furnished and equipped with kitchen, bathroom,...

Highlands Farmstay combines the remoteness of a high country farm with well-appointed accommodation options to suit everyone. Located just 5 kilometres from Twizel in the Mackenzie Region, it offers a unique farmstay experience on a beautiful 75-acre farm. Animals include Highland cattle, goats, alpacas, chickens and sheep. Choose from two Shepherd’s Huts, the Merino Cottage or the Executive Barn – all units have outdoor bathtubs, and modern facilities essential for a relaxing stay. Hand-feed the friendly farm animals during the day, enjoy a relaxing soak in an outdoor bathtub then admire the dazzling stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve by night. Just a 45...

Hurunui Hills is in North Canterbury - a 1-hour drive from Christchurch, 30 minutes from Amberley, and 35 minutes from Hanmer Springs. The little off-grid cabin sits in a remote spot on the steep hill country farm - with incredible views of the Southern Alps, Hurunui and Waitohi Rivers. Sheep and cattle graze between the native shrubland that covers the hills. The huge glass windows connect you to the natural world outside. Lie in bed and watch the sun's rays light up the mountains in the morning. In the evening, enjoy spectacular skies as the sun sets beyond the horizon. Small, but perfectly formed, the cabin contains everything you need for a cosy and atmospheric stay.

Karetu Downs is a one hour drive from Christchurch airport. The property is Kiwi owned and farmed. On farm activities- sheep shearing (bookings essential), feed the pet lambs/sheep, feed the chickens and ducks and collect the eggs. Meet the two kune kune pigs Daisy and Midget and Billy and Sid our resident goats . 4WD farm tours available. Hiking and river walks. Cosy private accommodation for tourists, travellers and families who want to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings of the New Zealand country side. The farm is 2000 hectares of some flat to rolling downs but mostly hill country land on which we graze sheep & beef cattle. Ideal for family groups and people who just want...

Lake Heron Cottage is found in the spectacular Canterbury high country. Situated on Lake Heron Station, the cottage provides the perfect setting for guests seeking a country getaway. The mountains, space, stars and lake provide a true sense of remoteness - yet we are only 2 hours drive from Christchurch. Station owners and hosts, Philip and Anne Todhunter, offer a warm welcome and are happy to share their unique environment. A stay at Lake Heron Cottage includes exclusive access to one of NZ's most beautiful high country stations. We offer bespoke farm tours and scenic flights, or the opportunity to hike, fish, 4WD, and explore on your own. Meals are provided on request and are made with...

Lynton Downs Station is nestled into the hills on the Inland Road in Kaikoura. We welcome guests to stay in our gorgeous newly renovated Farm House Apartment on our sheep and beef farm with its rich and interesting history. Lynton Downs is not just a place to stay but a place to experience and to relax. As farmers on this land, our wish is to share this with others, and our hope is that all our guests can take away a little bit of Lynton Downs in their hearts as it is ‘a place where one can simply just be.’

Our farmstay, known as the Shearers' Quarters, sleeps 8 in the main building and 2 adjoining cabins sleep an additional 4 persons. Features of the property include a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, 3 bathrooms, a large log burner fire with ducted heating and beds that can be converted to singles or superkings. Each group has exclusive use of the property, no other guests will be staying at the same time. The farmstay is within close reach of 3 ski fields, 3 golf courses, the walkways of the Lake Coleridge Basin, the Mt Hutt bike park and the Opuke Methven thermal pools and spa. The property is popular with family groups, sporting groups, corporates holding workshops and...

Our historic house was once the original Post Office in the town of Temuka, built in 1876 and was moved to its current site in 1904. We have recently rebuilt and restored the house bringing it into the 21st century for your comfort, while maintaining its old world charm. We have two well-appointed guest rooms, each with king-sized beds, their own en- suite and private TV. The guest lounge has SkyTV, a PC is available for guest use and wireless broadband is also available. For those who wish, luxuriate in a hot bath in the master bathroom or make use of the outdoor spa pool. Enjoy a Continental or full cooked breakfast in the dining room or on the expansive deck. We stock our...

Set in a private bay, our 900-acre sheep, deer and cattle farm is surrounded by coast-line, native bush and streams. Our beautifully decorated guest room has its own balcony with views down to the Pacific Ocean. You are spoilt for choice: walk to the beach, enjoy seals and extensive bird life, join in seasonal farming activities or go horse-riding. Swim in the pool, laze in the hammock and don't miss the secluded moonlit bath under the stars overlooking the pacific. On your night of arrival share a meal of fresh farm produce with relaxed conversation gathered around the large kitchen table.

Julie and Tony run a 850 acre farm with 2,500 sheep and 300 beef cattle, near Fairlie in the South Island. We love sharing our farm environment with others who don’t have access to space, views, animals, or fresh air – things that we value & have known all our lives. You'll love handfeeding our sheep, pig, dogs, hens, & alpaca, on your free 1 hour farm experience. By night, enjoy the Mackenzie Region's famous night skies, with thousands of shining stars. Tekapo & Timaru are a 40 minute drive, Queenstown 3.5hours, & Christchurch is a 2 hour drive. Our 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 4 guests. Your stay includes private spa pool and delicious continental breakfast. A beautiful location to enjoy...