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Snorkeling
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Mountain view
Welcome to Wacky Stays, your go-to unique farm-stay destination in Kaikoura, New Zealand! Nestled just 3.5mi away from the bustling city center, this charming glamping experience combines the rustic charm of the countryside with modern comforts. Priced from just NZD 100 a night, you're in for a treat that won’t break the bank! Picture yourself awakening to the melodic sounds of nature, with mountain and garden views at every turn.
At Wacky Stays, you aren’t just a guest; you’re part of the farm! Enjoy the FREE animal feeding tours and get up close and personal with the adorable residents! Whether you're snorkeling in pristine waters or basking in the sun on the spacious deck, there's no shortage of fun. And for those who appreciate creature comforts, our free Wi-Fi, private parking, and fully equipped kitchen ensure you feel right at home. Enjoy evenings filled with laughter around the BBQ or retreat to your soundproof non-smoking room for some well-deserved peace.
With 284 reviews singing our praises, travelers from all over have made unforgettable memories here! Wander the lush grounds, share giggles on the patio, or stargaze from your balcony after a day of adventure. Don’t forget that we are pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join the fun too (additional charges may apply). Wacky Stays is a slice of paradise waiting to be explored, so pack your bags and get ready for an experience that’s anything but ordinary!
At Wacky Stays, the adventure extends beyond the charming accommodations! Immerse yourself in the vibrant farm life with our FREE animal feeding tours, where you can bond with a delightful array of friendly creatures. Ever wanted to feed a goat or meet a cheeky chicken? Here’s your chance! Not only will you create lasting memories, but you’ll also have the perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy photos. Don’t forget to capture those moments of pure joy as you engage with our furry friends!
When you're not getting your fill of animal antics, the stunning Kaikoura landscape is calling! Embrace the great outdoors with snorkeling adventures in the crystal-clear waters, or simply kick back and relax under the sun on our spacious deck. The stars will be your companions at night, perfect for snuggling up and sharing stories with loved ones. With every corner of our property inviting you to explore, you'll never run out of things to do or sights to see.
And let’s talk about the little things that make a stay extra special. Picture evenings filled with laughter and sizzling delights around the BBQ, with the fresh air and beautiful views setting the stage. Our inviting common areas are perfect for making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, while the lush gardens provide a peaceful retreat when you need to recharge. With our flexible payment options, including Cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Eftpos, Wacky Stays ensures that you have everything you need for an extraordinary escape. So gather your loved ones, including your four-legged companions, and prepare for a truly wacky adventure that’s bound to leave you smitten!
Closest airports
Kaikoura Aerodrome
4.1miWoodbourne Airport
61.1miSnorkeling
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Picnic area
Garden
View
Balcony
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Soundproof
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Train Carriage, 2 Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
1 Sofa Bed
365 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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This fully restored 1889 train carriage, farm-stay accommodations 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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House Truck
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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This gypsy caravan was hand-crafted in New Zealand, farm-stay accommodations. 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.
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Standard Room
270 sqft
Kitchen
Balcony
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
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The Colonial Wagon, farm-stay accommodations 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.
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Teepee
240 sqft
Kitchen
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Microwave
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This 7-yard wide teepee, farm-stay accommodations. 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 sink. 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.
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Yurt
240 sqft
Kitchen
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Microwave
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Imported from Mongolia, this 7-yard Yurt, farm-stay accommodations. It is set on a purpose-built, raised and insulated wooden floor. The walls and ceiling are completely insulated with thick camelhair, 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 sink. Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
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King/Twin Room
1 King Size Bed
2 Bunk Beds
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
270 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Yurt, Double/Twin
3 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Cottage, 2 Bedroom
2 Sofa Beds
2 Double Beds
1 Bunk Bed
1 Twin Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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2 Bedroom
Kitchen
Balcony
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
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Tipi Teepee
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Train Carriage
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Erika
10
January 2025
Our stay at Wacky Stays exceeded our expectations. The covered wagon is just great. We were totally thrilled. The small kitchen in the covered wagon with kettle, crockery and sink is very well equipped for a small breakfast. The outdoor kitchen leaves nothing to be desired. We had a barbecue on New Year's Eve and cooked roast potatoes the next evening. The shower and toilet in the covered wagon offer a lot of luxury for a covered wagon. Our children slept in the small caravan next to it. That was also an experience for the children. Everything was spotlessly clean and the towels smelled freshly laundered. We received a warm welcome and fresh eggs from their own hens. Feeding the animals was a great experience and the young women (work & travel) showed us around and we were also allowed to feed the animals. If you are looking for an unusual place to stay, Wacky Stays is the right place for you. We would book a stay again at any time if the journey from Germany wasn't so far.
There is nothing. Our stay was simply fantastic
Chin
9.1
November 2024
Stayed 1 night in the cottage and went for llama taster trek - cottage was very spacious, with most of the original structure preserved, making the stay an unique experience - weather was chilly at night but the walls were well insulated + presence of AC heating. Theres also a fireplace with wood provided if it gets too cold, which is so cool! - linen smelled fresh and clean - presence of heater in bathroom - recycling bins with clear instructions provided - loads of dvd for movie night - loved the llama trek - especially how Kevin emphasised the rapport building and importance of understanding the llamas' perspective. This is truly how animals and humans should interact. - loved that we could observe and participate in the scheduled feeding sessions of the farm animals - location fairly near town of Kaikoura, with clear instructions by Kevin on how to get here
- lighting of cottage can be inadequate at night - hot and cold water taps were separated (probably preserved intentionally from the olden days)
Noel
9.1
January 2024
It was unique break away. The farm setting was perfect. The beds were super comfy, plenty of spare blankets if needed… none were, even on one very cold & wet night. The showers were hot with a strong stream of water, that was a pleasant surprise! Everything required for a stay was provided, towels, shampoo, conditioner. Everything required for cooking was provided, barbecue, pizza oven. The toaster & kettle made our stay… old school! Brought back many memories of camping with parents & grandparents! Kevin has done a superb job with his dedication to themed presentation with the bonus enjoyment of farm animals. Both Kevin & staff were helpful when needed also being respectful of our space. We will go back but would look at a different theme for an adventure, it would be hard to choose which one next however!
A bigger fridge perhaps? Only because we brought large of everything, but we managed!
Amber
10
September 2024
The tipi was so cool to stay in. Cosy with the heaters on, it was beautiful views. At the moment not only do they have their farm animals but some wee puppies as well. The bed was comfortable to sleep in. I really loved getting some fresh eggs to cook up in my personal BBQ area/kitchen after feeding the chickens. Very lovely friendly animals, a host who is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about his animals. I am so grateful to the host and one of the staff ladies for their kindness when I woke up ill the next morning and they allowed me a little more time to get up and moving. Such a unique and innovative kiwi farm experience! Oh and after thought, the shower is AMAZING!
The only thing I didn't like was I felt bad when I went to the toilet and didn't realize my foot had got dirty and accidentally tracked dirt into bed. It would have been nice to have a foot wipe mat. But that is absolutely nit picking and not a problem just a note.
Scott
10
March 2025
We LOVED our stay on the train carriage at Wacky Stays, a unique and fun stay that we would thoroughly recommend for young families! We tagged along at the feeding time tour to meet all the animals - this was so great - the llamas and the deer were firm favourites, though the pigs a close second!! On top of this - it was easy to find and we were greeted with a warm welcome by Kevin which included a quick tour/rundown of our accommodation - including a little history about the train itself. Amazing!
Rikki
9.1
June 2024
Quirky experience with attention to decorative details. Great experience doing animal feeding. Friendly and well-mannered staff and owner. A novelty experience.
TV was not working during our stay but didn't really bother us. We were asked to park a little further down (not directly at our accommodation) as it might ruin the grassy lot during rainy days, a minor inconvenient as I had to take an additional minute to walk under the rain or in total darkness after the sun has set. Suggest converting the grassy lot into a pebbled one. Floor could be a little cleaner, especially remnants of hair/fur.
Syamsiah
10
November 2024
It was a unique experience staying in a house truck. I usually imagine how would life be on the road back in the wild Wild West days. The truck is cosy but fitted both mum and me nicely. We loved the experience and it definitely gave us peace and privacy. We also had lots of fun joining the farm team to feed their animals- llama, pigs, chickens and sheeps too! And this is the ONLY place that offers llama trekking activity, no where else in NZ!
Kate
9.1
January 2025
It was utterly fab. Unique experience of glamping. Beds were comfy. Outside kitchen had so many quirky things and was well stocked with pizza oven, bbq, all kitchen stuff required. Farm animal tour was good fun and can see the animals are well looked after. Would definitely recommend. We stayed in the yurt as a family of 4 but there was other cool accommodation too I would def try if I visited NZ again.
Jane
8.2
December 2024
Loved the animals and the location. Staff were lovely and Kevin was very helpful.
The facilities do show signs of. heavy use, but then the price is moderate. We didn't have a child with us but I imagine that most guests come with children and are willing to accept the shabbiness that comes from a family oriented accommodation. I'm sure children would enjoy the animals a lot.
Sharon
10
June 2024
Kevin was Incredibly helpful and friendly. The accommodation was amazing. Unique, fun, relaxing, peaceful. We traveled for my sons 18th. The five teens (my 3 and two of their friendswe had with us) loved it, especially the animal feeing and the unique rooms. The wagon was superb and one of the comfiest beds I've slept in. The 4 boys loved the train carriage. Eould not get a better host
Noth8ng. It all exceeded expectation
Airports
Kaikoura Aerodrome
4.1miWoodbourne Airport
61.1miAirports
Kaikoura Aerodrome
4.1miWoodbourne Airport
61.1miSnorkeling
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Picnic area
Garden
View
Balcony
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Golf course
Hiking
Snorkeling
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Electric blankets
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Private entrance
Soundproof
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Electric kettle
High chair
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Fireplace
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Blu-ray player
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Outdoors
Balcony
Barbecue
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Fold-up bed
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
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Garden view
Mountain view
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 07:00
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$14 per child per day
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$14 per person per day
The price in NZD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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