North Canterbury, Family Accommodation

Wacky Stays offer unique accommodation that will provide a memorable place to stay for you and the family.  They have a Colonial Wagon (sleeps two), House Truck (sleeps two or three), Farmers Cottage (sleeps up to six + a baby), Yurt (large 7M - sleeps up to four), Tipi (large 7M – sleeps up to four).  Staying with Wacky Stays also provides you with FREE unlimited entry to the Kaikoura Farm Park (during open hours), PLUS two hours in the park before opening to general public.  All guests enjoy exclusive access to our early morning animal feeding.  Families will love Wacky Stays!

2 and 3 bedroom, Qualmark rated 5 star apartments, just a few minutes stroll from the Hot Pools and restaurants of Hanmer Springs. All rooms have King beds and the spacious living space includes a private balcony and separate dining area. Our three bedroom suites have two separate bathrooms, ideal for families.

There is a great range of quality self-contained accommodation, including motels, ensuite cabins and cabins available at the Alpine Pacific Holiday Park. Facilities include: heated swimming pool, hot pools, BBQ area, children's trampoline, mountain bike hire, SKY TV and portacot and highchairs for hire.

Ten cute timber chalets, well spaced, completely detached and fully self contained, in spacious, park-like setting. The chalets are either one or two bedrooms and for added luxury we also have a very spacious, brand new one bedroom spa chalet. Large childrens' play area and trampoline on-site and excellent mountain views.

A quiet family park set amongst the beautiful Hanmer Forest and only 2km from the town centre  There is a range of accommodation on offer from The Smithy (a unique alpine experience), to self-contained units, family cabins, powered and non-powered sites. Facilities include: outdoor games, BBQ facilities and plenty of space to explore.

Quality modern accommodation offering studio to family style units. Warm and cosy, all are equipped with fridge, microwave, Sky TV, toiletries and hairdryers. Studios with tea/coffee/breakfast facilities, suites and family units with kitchens. Units with bath available. Heated swimming pool and BBQ area.

Luxury, three-bedroom accommodation on the beachfront near Kaikoura. The 100 year old dairy factory is full of character and has been converted to provide private, absolutely gorgeous accommodation for you and your family. The house features three bedrooms and one bathroom with open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge. Log burner and heated flooring throughout and luxurious furnishings and fittings. You are fully self-contained at The Factory and gourmet breakfast is included. Enjoy your own courtyard with outdoor furniture and spa. The main part of the factory includes laundry, library and office with computer, which you are welcome to use. This beautiful home is beachfront with mountain backdrop, and just 10 minutes drive from Kaikoura.

Quiet family holiday park situated approx 900metres from the village centre & Thermal Reserve in Hanmer Springs. Pines Holiday Park in Hanmer Springs also offers pet friendly accommodation so you don't have to leave your loved pets at home!  Our two bedroom family unit sleeps upto 6 guests.

Waves on the Esplanade in Kaikoura provide eleven luxurious 5-star apartments just a stone's throw from the water's edge. Waves on The Esplanade apartments suit families, with two bedroom motel rooms sleeping up to 5 guests.  The apartments are all double glazed, smokefree, with heat pump/air conditioning and fully equipped kitchens and laundries with modern appliances: Sky Guest Select, DVD player, CD player/stereo unit, free wireless internet access.

Master bedroom has ensuite and king-size bed, bedroom 2 offers king/twin option and own separate bathroom. All our apartments have their own completely private balcony - the ultimate spot for that relaxed drink and outdoor dining. Extra portable beds, portacots and highchairs are available for children.

The Team at Kaikoura Peketa Beach welcomes you to our Holiday Park and we hope to make your stay a spectacular and memorable Kiwi camping experience.
With breath-taking mountain views and the beach right at your doorstep, Peketa Beach is the place to stay! Out of town, away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to all the local tour attractions and activities. Wake to a magnificent sunrise stretching over the only beachfront holiday park in Kaikoura set for a new day of adventure or relaxation.
We can offer the best beachfront powered sites in Kaikoura and large powered sites. Pitch your tent on the beachfront or amongst the native trees. Cabin accommodation is available for couples and families.

We are an hour and a half out of Christchurch and just under three hours to Picton. We are ideally positioned for people seeking a rest stop between destinations or for people wishing to explore the North Canterbury area.
We offer seven, one, two bedroom units, all units have their own en suite bathrooms and living areas, as well as cooking facilities.

Nestled at the foot of the mighty Southern Alps and 33km from Arthurs Pass village you will find a haven of peace and tranquility. Our unique and award winning retreat is surrounded by breathtaking scenery with uninterrupted views of majestic snow-capped mountains, striking rainforest abundant with native birds and wildlife, cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear streams. Set on 16 acres of grounds, our sites are terraced to take full advantage of the mighty Taramakau River views, overlooking the Trans Alpine train crossing & the stunning Alpine Ranges.

Exclusive for guests' enjoyment we offer our Ngarimu Walking Track into pristine native rainforest and your next night time adventure has to be to see natures little wonders "Glow Worms", again exclusive and free to park guests.

Accommodation options include: spacious 3 bedroom self-contained apartment with a cosy log fire that sleeps 1-8 pax, generous campervan and tent sites or our unique under cover camping spots - park your camper, pitch a tent or we offer ready to go pre-pitched tents!  We also offer a quintessential Kiwi Cabin or 1980s caravan.

Park guests have full access to our modern and immaculate 5 Star facilities, large modern kitchen, lounge & dining area. Our bathrooms are large, modern and beautifully presented with an access unit, free hot showers. Park guests also have free use of our BBQ, Pizza Oven, DVDs, fresh drinking water, dump station etc.