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Unusual Accommodation Taranaki, Whanganui, Rangitikei


 

Taranaki
The Camphouse

Egmont Road, Mt Taranaki
www.doc.govt.nz           Phone: 06 756 0990

Crisp mountain air is part of the package at the historic camphouse situated over 900 metres from the base of Mt Taranaki. You can self cater or get breakfast and lunch from nearby Mountain Cafe. The Camphouse was restored and upgraded in 1999 and there are modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. From $25 per night.


Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park

Taranaki
Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park & Farmstay

356 Kaimata Road, RD 8, Inglewood
www.rarebreeds.co.nz/stoneyoaks4.html           Phone: 06 756 7624

Up to 5 people can stay over night in The Barn. The Barn is built from macrocarpa and corrugated iron, there's a deer antler chandelier, and antlers and horns have been used for door handles, towel rails and light fittings. Meet farm animals like kunekune pigs, highland cattle and deer. Stoney Oaks is located 8km from Inglewood.


Cottages at The Flying Fox, Whanganui River

Whanganui

The Flying Fox

3081 Whanganui River Rd
RD 6 Whanganui
           www.theflyingfox.co.nz          Phone: 06 927 6809          The Flying Fox Facebook
The Flying Fox provides a unique accommodation experience, nestled in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Whanganui River. With no road access, visitors arrive via aerial cable car across the river or land on the bank from jet boat or canoe. With no cell phone reception or television this is truly a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Choose to stay in self-contained cottages, hand built from recycled native timbers or one of the three Glamping options.    Read and see more...

Whanganui River
Aerial cable car to The Flying Fox
The Flying Fox
Glamping at The Flying Fox, Whanganui River

 

Rutland Arms

Whanganui
The Rutland Arms Inn

52 Ridgway Street
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
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