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Unusual Accommodation Manawatu / Wanganui


 
The Flying Fox Retreat Accommodation & Canoeing

Wanganui
The Flying Fox Retreat Accommodation & Canoeing
45kms northwest of Wanganui
www.theflyingfox.co.nz           Phone: 06 342 8160

At The Flying Fox you can stay in hand built cottages or a gypsy style caravan - The Glory Cart. Free range eggs and some organic produce and products can be purchased onsite from The Store. Book The Glory Cart from $100 double. Arrive by jet boat ($125 per person, minimum two) or park your car on the other side of the river and take the flying fox across. Activities on the river.

Rutland Arms

Wanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn

52 Ridgway Street
www.rutland-arms.co.nz           Phone: 06 347 7677

The Rutland Arms Inn is a heritage accommodation option in the town centre. The eight suites upstairs are furnished in Victorian style and down stairs is an English pub. Suites from $155 double per night including continental breakfast.


Rangitikei Farmstay

Rangitikei
Rangitikei Farmstay
422 Makuhou Road, 'Tyrone', RD 2, Marton
www.rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz          Phone: 06 327 4495

Rangitikei Farmstay is set on a 630 hectare working farm that has been in the Stewart family since 1901. Stay in a rustic hut, or the bunkhouse which is furnished with farming and family history from $30 per night (minimum two night stays apply). Farm activities can be booked including a shearing demonstration - you can even have a go yourself if you're keen. Overnight guests can join the Animal Tour free of charge.


Cabins - Flat Hills Tourist Park

Rangitikei

Flat Hills Tourist Park

5733, State Highway 1
Ohingaiti, Rangitikei
     https://www.flathills.co.nz          Phone: 0800 FLAT HILLS or 021 064 6204      Flat Hills Tourist Park Facebook      

Set on State Highway 1 in the beautiful Rangitikei, Flat Hills is a cafe and campground with powered sites and 4 hobbit like pod cabins. Each cabin has its own TV, fridge as well as tea and coffee making facilities. There is a shower and toilet block close by and a modern campers lounge and kitchen to relax in. Surrounded by friendly farm animals, there is a maze and kids play areas including a mega bouncy castle...     Read and see more...

Inside Cabins - Flat Hills Tourist Park
Some of the residents at Flat Hills Tourist Park
Flat Hills Tourist Park
Some of the residents at Flat Hills Tourist Park
Some of the residents at Flat Hills Tourist Park