Description: クレイグ、ジャッキー夫婦は長年日本から女性（１６歳から４０歳）のお客さんをもてなしているとても親切で世話好きな楽しい二人です。ガッドセルファームは南島のカンタベリー平野にあるクライストチャーチに近い場所に位置しています。ここからは、ニュージーランドの南アルプスの丘陵地帯や広大な田園風景を満喫していただけます。滞在期間は４日間から２８日間までお選びいただけます。

滞在中にファームスティならではの様々なアクティビティをお楽しみ下さい。


叉、教会へ行ったりカンタベリー平野、クライストチャーチでのアクティビティ等も満喫できます。

ジャッキーは日本に滞在した事があるので日本人の文化をよく理解し共感を持っています。クレイグとジャッキーの暖かいもてなしにあなたも彼らの家族の一員になった気持ちになるでしょう。このすばらしい環境でニュージーランドのファームスティを体験してみませんか？

We are a caring, relaxed, fun filled family, who have catered for international guests over a number of years now. Our farmstay is located on the Canterbury plains, close to Christchurch City in the South Island of New Zealand. From here you can see the foothills of the great Southern Alps of New Zealand and enjoy expansive views of the surrounding rural area.

While you`re staying with us you`ll be able to enjoy a range of farmstay activities like milking a cow, seeing and feeding many different farm animals, soaking in our spa pool, attending a church service, or enjoying other outdoor activities around the Christchurch and Canterbury province.

Specialising in farmstays for girls, we cater for girls from other cultures from age 16 to age 40. We offer short term farmstays from 4 nights to 28 nights.

Location: [map here] ガッドセルファームスティはクライストチャーチ中心部もしくはクラ&#
Prices: NZ$135-NZ$150一泊食事込み NZ$135-NZ$150 per night, including all meals.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Craig and Jackie Gudsell
Address: 168 Flaxton Rd, Rangiora, New Zealand
Phone: 03 313 8781
Mobile Phone: 0274 843 276
Email: gudsells@maxnet.co.nz
Website: www.farmstayinnz.co.nz

Comments: Please visit our website for more comprehensive information about your stay with us.

Description: New Zealand farmstay accommodation close to Christchurch International Airport. the main gateway to the South Island. Silverstream Alpaca Farm offers bed and breakfast facilities in new and luxurious self contained units.

Each unit comprises two bedrooms (Queen and 2 singles), lounge, bathroom and full self contained kitchen. A total of eight persons can be accommodated at Silverstream at any one time.

Kit and Sheryl Johnson, the owners of Silverstream have an extensive background in tourism ranging from passenger transport through to weddings and honeymoons. They have travelled the world and look forward to entertaining you with some genuine Kiwi hospitality.

Silverstream Alpaca Stud Farm is located near Kaiapoi, just 30 minutes from the city centre. Sweeping lawns and an ornate garden with stream boundary make this an ideal retreat for the weary traveller.

On The Farm: Silverstream has imported stud quality alpacas from Peru, the USA and Australia and specialises in the white and light fawn huacaya. Shearing is in mid December and birthing takes place from September through to April. The alpaca is an intelligent and adorable animal that are loved by all that see them.

Location: [map here] 20 minutes from Christchurch International Airport
Prices: NZ$240.00 per unit including GST and breakfast. If there are more than two persons per unit, there will be a charge $10.00 for each extra person.

Hosts: Kit & Sheryl Johnson plus Charlotte, Lloyd and Elliott
Address: 68 Moodys Road, RD 2, Kaiapoi
Phone: 03 327 3020
Mobile Phone: 021 222 99 51
Fax: 03 3599 058
Email: info@alpaca-stud.co.nz
Website: alpaca-farmstay.co.nz

Comments: Credit cards accepted. Our tariff includes cooked breakfast and transport to and from Christchurch airport if required.

Description: As our name might suggest, we are located in the foothills of the Canterbury Plains with panoramic views of the stunning Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. Our place is 3 hours drive from Kaikoura, 3.5 hours to Mt Cook and just 4.5 hours to Queenstown along the Inland Scenic Route 72.

We are only just over one hour`s drive from Christchurch International Airport and only 15 minutes from the well known Mt Hutt Ski Area. We are also an easy 15 minute drive from Methven, a town boasting a wide array of cafes, restaurants and plenty of things to do.

Our home is situated in the midst of 3 acres of park-like garden, Accommodation is clean and comfortable with separate ensuite facilities. We can also accommodate up to 12 campervans - park amongst mature trees with fantastic mountain views.
You will wake up to incredible tranquility and a hearty country breakfast served in the gardens or on the deck if the weather is fine. Dinner is additional and can be arranged on request and is to be recommended as Anna is an excellent cook (or so Ken says and he should know...)

This is a genuine New Zealand experience staying with warm and friendly people in a true South Island village. The village of Staveley is a quaint little settlement nestled at the foot of the beautiful Mt Somers. The Church, Village Hall, School (now museum), Store and Dairy Factory still remain, are used by the community, and travellers are encouraged to visit these buildings.
Staveley is also the gateway to the Mt Somers Walking tracks as well as the popular ice skating rink.

On The Farm: Stretching beyond our home is 60 acres of farmland, where we graze cattle and sheep and raise lambs and calves in the spring. We have many pets and a team of 8 working sheep dogs - you will get to see these working dogs in action and hand feed other farm animals when you come to stay!

Location: [map here] 1 hour drive from Christchurch
Prices: From $80/night
Season: All year round

Contact person(s): Anna McNally
Address: 28 Symes Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 3030 800
Mobile Phone: +64 27 3030 700
Email: anna@alpineviews.co.nz
Website: www.alpineviews.co.nz

Comments: One of the highlights of this beautiful region are the stunning walkways and tracks. Right on the back doorstep of Alpine Views Farmstay is the main entrance to the Mount Somers Tracks.
While the Mount Somers Walkway (two-day) and Mount Somers sub alpine circuit (two-day) are a must for the serious hiker, the Mount Somers Conservation Area features a variety of walks, varying in time from one hour to five hours. Highlights include the popular picnic spots at Woolshed Creek and Sharplin Falls. We offer a transport service - we can take you to the start of the tracks and then when you emerge at the end, hot, tired (but triumphant!) we will organise to meet you and bring you back to Alpine Views for a hot shower and comfortable bed.

Description: Relax in the outdoor "Under the stars" Spa pool, with mountain views, Red Deer grazing nearby, pasture strolls and bush walks, Kayaks/canoes on a "safe" pond. Guided 4WD Deer & Dairy Farm Tours, Off farm Eco-tours and Quad bike rides and Safari`s.

Aoraki Cottage is on the Christchurch 2hrs –> Queenstown 4hrs route, near the "Beautiful village of Geraldine". Self contained it has a double bedroom with ensuite shower /toilet. A fully equipped kitchen, dining room/lounge, suitable for a couple plus up to two children, (and has an independent bunkroom for teenagers)! Baby Gear available.

Our Blue family cabin comes complete with fridge, TV, Microwave and dining for six, double and four singles. A separate backpackers bunkroom caters has twin singles

Play area, Bikes, trampoline, Kayaks on Weka pond, Foosball and Pool table if it’s wet. Horse riding, White Water Rafting, golf, Trout or Salmon fishing. Large BBQ Campfire near the pond so you can cook a few sausages on sticks and roast marshmallows. Nearby Geraldine village has a cinema, cafes and restaurants, vintage machinery museum, chocolate and cheese making, jams, sauces, crafts and gift shops

We are centrally located for day tripping the South Island. In twenty minutes you can be in Temuka, Pleasant Point or Peel Forest, another twenty at the Caroline Bay seaside, Timaru, Fairlie/Opuha, Tekapo, or the Ashburton lakes. Aoraki/Mount Cook and Lake’s Tekapo, Pukaki, Opuha and Heron are popular day trips. In winter (May-Sept) eight ski fields are within an hours drive (including Mount Hutt, Dobson, Fox Peak and Roundhill), Ice Skating at Tekapo (1hr) and the Alpine spa makes a nice day trip. .

Opportunities exist to help out on the farm, share meals and for outside dining.

Dave and Nikki are friendly helpful hosts, and even include a free breakfast, teas, and coffee in their tariffs.

Come, see and experience their world!

Location: [map here] Ten minutes south of Geraldine.
Prices: $125-$225 family Max $225 Seasonal and three and five night stay discounts.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Dave Stanton.
Address: 246 Gualter Road
Postal Address: RD21 Hilton, Geraldine
Phone: (03) 6974-866
Mobile Phone: 021 109 0828
Fax: (03) 6974-866
Email: aoraki.cottage@xnet.co.nz
Website: www.aorakicottage.co.nz

Comments: Easy to find. Nearby Geraldine village has a cinema, restaurants, vintage machinery museum, chocolate and cheese making, jams, sauces, crafts and gift shops.

Description: Beech Hill is a luxury Country Stay situated in the Foothills of the Southern Alps in Mid Canterbury.

We offer luxury accommodation with three rooms available. King Room with ensuite, Queen Room with ensuite and Twin room with ensuite. All rooms have mountain views. All rooms have quality bedding and linen with Clock, radio, iPod dock, television with sky channel, DVD, and Internet.

Lounge for guest use only with tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, television, comfortable seating and Internet.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of our country home. Stroll through the Native Bush or meet the local farm animals. Listen to the dawn chorus of the local bird life and learn the history of Staveley, Alford Forest and surrounding areas.

We farm a commercial herd of Beef animals and have an interest in Highland Cattle and Deer.

Jeanette is a specialist in Artificial Breeding with both Cattle and Deer and Jack runs a Quarry which supplies rock for Dairy Tracks within Mid Canterbury and also operates an Earthmoving business.

Our interests include Tramping, Flying, Gardening, Travel, Cooking and Machinery.

Enjoy a delicious meal with us of home grown Venison, Beef or Lamb followed by a dessert of seasonal produce.

Our tariff inculdes pre dinner drinks and nibbles a 3 course meal with New Zealand wines. A full cooked breakfast and complimentary morning and afternoon teas.

Come as our guests but leave as our friends.

Location: [map here] 1 hour south of Christchurch on the Inland Scenic Route
Prices: $165.00 per person per night
Season: All Year

Contact person(s): Jeanette Harmer
Address: 261 Winterslow Road, Staveley, Mid Canterbury
Postal Address: R D 1 Ashburton, 7771
Phone: +64 3 303 0865
Mobile Phone: 025 237 8036
Fax: +64 3 303 0866
Email: harmer@staveley.co.nz
Website: www.beechhillfarmstay.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential.

Description: Coming to Canterbury? If so, our modern smoke free home is ideally situated for visitors wishing to see our lovely city and take in the sights and towns of glorious Canterbury. We moved here from the UK in 1986 and simply love our lifestyle. Located close to the airport and within the Christchurch City Boundary, we are only about 15-20 minutes from the central city.

While our farmlet is only small at five & a half acres, it operates just like the bigger farms further out in the countryside. We keep a few beef cattle, sheep, free range hens, a farm cat called "Alfie" and a Labrador dog named "Ruby" (who doesn`t come inside).

Apart from visiting Christchurch you can easily take day trips to Hanmer Springs, stunning Akaroa or to see the whales at Kaikoura. During the winter you can go sking (pick up/drop off at our gate). Just 2 minutes by car is the Templeton Golf course. 3 minutes to the local mall, Factory outlet shopping centre, Restaurants & Bars. Also within an easy drive are Wineries, The Antarctic Experience and you must go see the Kiwis at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. "Amazing".

While with us you will enjoy quality accommodation, a relaxed atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, Carol`s Jams & Preserves - even our own honey. Whatever your passion, we look forward to getting to know you over a coffee, glass of wine or beer and helping you to make the most of your stay in New Zealand. We hope to see you soon.

On The Farm: If animals interest you, then an extra hand at feeding time is always appreciated. Our dog Ruby is full of fun and loves to play.

Location: [map here] From the Airport/ North. Follow SH 1 (Timaru). Barters Road is 3km from shopping mall on the right hand side (turn at Norwood Tractors). From South take the first left after large Christchurch sign and go straight ahead for 250m
Prices: Double $135-$175. Single $100-$120.

Hosts: Carol & Terrance White
Address: Cedarview Farm, 33 Barters Road, Templeton, Christchurch RD 8
Phone: +64 3 349 7491
Mobile Phone: 0274 335 335
Fax: +64 3 349 7755
Email: cedarviewfarm@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.cedarviewhomestay.com

Comments: We accept Visa & Mastercard. Family room options by arrangement.Please request a quote stating childrens ages.
We have a Qualmark 4-star Guest and Hosted rating.

Description: Two self contained cottages set in the bounds of historic Chelston Farm. Chelston was established in 1870, firstly as a steam driven sawmill, then from 1910 it was farmed. The Chelston cottages are unique slices of New Zealand farming history. The old shearers quarters from 1942 has a beautiful private outlook with the sights and sounds of the country. Both cottages are separate from each other in their own worlds. The old stables accommodation is a real slice of Kiwi history. It is a unique opportunity to experience and stay in a genuine early century cottage with all the modern comforts and beautiful views. Close to native bush, abundant bird life and all grades of walking from the fit to the frail. Many farm animals to experience. Established gardens, wonderful elevated views. Absolute seclusion peace and natural beauty. Pets welcome. Campervans catered for. Full meals available on request. Pick up and tranfers available. Broadband internet service available onsite.

Location: [map here] 1 hour from Central Christchurch, 20 minutes from Diamond Harbour, 20 minutes from Little River.
Prices: Range from $40 - $80 per person per night. Full catering available at extra cost.
Season: Year round. Best time is September to March

Contact person(s): Mike Cairns and Zylpha Kovacs
Address: 1280 Western Valley Road Port Levy
Postal Address: Box 49 Diamond Harbour, Christchurch 8941
Phone: 03 329 4434
Freephone: 03 329 4434
Email: mike.portlevy@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.chelston.co.nz

Comments: Private guided tours available by your hosts. Bookings advised and credit cards welcome.

Description: Welcome to the Cottage at Petes Farm.
It is fully self contained with two separate bedrooms, and a fold out couch in the lounge. Can sleep up to 6 people.
The master bedroom has a Queensize bed, and the other bedroom has 2 single beds.
The lounge/dining/kitchen is fully furnished, with a TV and DVD.
The bathroom has a shower and a bath.
The toilet is seperate.
In the laundry there is a washing machine and dryer.
ALL linen is supplied.
Price INCLUDES breakfast, sheep shearing and farm tour.

Hosts Pete and Gaye offer you a homely atmosphere where you can relax after a day sightseeing and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains and countryside.
Great place to base yourself.
The cottage is ideal for families where there is an outdoor playground.

On The Farm: Experience up close Pete shearing a sheep. Feed our pet sheep, calves and alpacas. Watch our friendly dog Meg round up the sheep. Go on a farm tour with Pete explaining life on a farm.

Location: [map here] 25 minutes from Christchurch aiport/ city
Prices: Family $220.00, 2 Adults + 2 Children
Season: all year

Contact person(s): Pete and Gaye
Address: 45 Mairaki Road, R.D.1, Rangiora
Phone: 03 313-5180
Mobile Phone: 027 221 8989
Freephone: 0800 313 518
Email: petesfarm@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.petesfarm.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential, credit cards accepted, transfers available

Description: Ryton Station is a 14 589 hectare High Country Merino run, preserved almost entirely in its natural state. It is nestled on the shores of Lake Coleridge, in the spectacular Southern Alps. We have a range of accommodation from private ensuite chalets including dinner & breakfast overlooking Lake Coleridge or self catering options like our backpacker lodge or holiday homes.

Relax and unwind enjoying our many walks and tramps. Other activites available are horse trekking on Ryton Station, jet boating on the Rakaia River, Skiing, Fishing or 4WD farm tours.

Location: [map here] Only 1.5 hours drive West from Christchurch or 30 minutes from the Inland Scenic Route at Windwhistle.
Prices: Double Private Ensuite Chalet: $145pp - $165pp. Self Catering: $35pp - $110pp
Season: All year round - Farm activites are seasonal.

Contact person(s): Kylee Simpson and Nick Clark
Address: Harper Road, Lake Coleridge
Postal Address: R.D.2 Darfield, Lake Coleridge 7572
Phone: 03 318 5818
Freephone: 0800 926 868
Fax: 03 318 5819
Email: info@glenthorne.co.nz
Website: www.ryton.co.nz

Comments: You will need your own vehicle to visit Ryton Station. Visa, Mastercard & Bankcard accepted.

Description: Farm stay for people interested in improving their horse riding skills, professional instruction on quality horses.

We can collect you from central Christchurch at 9:00am and take you to our farm. You can stay in a private cabin with all bedding,

TV, tea & coffee facilities provided. All meals are included, eaten in the homestead with our family.

Evenings can be spent relaxing in our large sitting room with A/C, Sky TV and guests internet PC

Stay from 1 day to 3 months.

Location: [map here] 45 minutes from Christchurch Airport
Prices: Various packages available. See our website for details.

Hosts: Chris Thomas.
Address: 711 Island Rd, Oxford 8253.
Phone: +64 3 3124 309
Fax: +64 3 3123 079
Email: ride@kowhai.co.nz
Website: www.kowhai.co.nz

Comments: Qualmark approved visitor activity.
Single day tour also available, includes pick up from Christchurch, riding lesson with a professional instructor, lunch and scenic farm trek for $250.00 per person. Senior Instructor holds NZEF Grade 2 certificate.
Credit cards & EFTPOS accepted.

Description: Welcome to Meanderine farm stay accommodation which is 30 minutes from Christchurch International Airport; the gateway to the South Island. We are still operating after the recent Earthquakes, with no damage sustained at all.

Meanderine Farm / Park stay offers a unique opportunity to experience a life with many friendly and interesting animals including 4 sheep, 3 ponies, 4 horses, 8 donkeys, 3 poodles, 2 labradors & 3 labradoodles (1st generation), 6 cats, many ducks & geese, many varieties of birds, 9 turkeys, 1 guinea fowl, 4 rabbits, 10 cattle + 5 baby dairy calves, a large variety of wild & rare birds and our pig. Our farm is a delight for both children and adults to stay and enjoy.

We are currently working on a couple of projects like; growing a large edible herb and vegetable garden which is based on organic principles and which we will harvest for meals, planting an orchard so we can eat our own fruit and preserve the surplus for the winter season, raising dairy calves with the intention of having them as friendly dairy cows which we will hand milk to produce our own dairy products, raising rabbits & 3 litters of puppies due to be born early April 2011.
Check out our website for the latest projects, information & photos.

Activities for the guests include collecting eggs, feeding the animals, use of our bikes for bike riding, use of golf clubs for some on-farm practice or to take to the Rangiora golf club, 3-piece gymnasium, learn handicrafts like crocheting, sewing & flax weaving, target shooting (additional cost), star gazing, horse, pony and donkey riding (additional cost for all riding) & getting involved in our farm projects.

Guests can stay in our two storey European-style country home or in our private garden cottage with en-suite, both overlooking the property, our duck pond and with a magnificent view towards Mt Gray.

Our farm only runs on green energy, which is produced by solar panels which collect energy from the sun which then charges the batteries for use in our house, water is heated by a solar water heating system located on the roof, and our wood burner provides central heating which also heats the hot water in Winter. The energy & heating system is highly efficient and is capable of producing as much energy as is needed for a conventional house.

The farm offers guests a colourful display of flora each season. The garden highlights of each season include hot pokers & beautiful roses in Summer, red toadstools & red oak leaves in Autumn, and daffodils, cherry blossom & fragrant yellow flowers of the wattle trees that line our long & winding driveway in Spring.

Accommodation for guests include:

• A private garden cottage with a queen-size double bed, a set of bunks, seating, en-suite and coffee & tea making facilities.
• In the house we have 3 rooms; 1 with a queen bed, 1 with a double bed with single bunk above, and 1 single bedroom. All with shared guest bathroom & compost toilet.

Guests will have the use of the kitchen, lounge, dining and sunroom. Laundry facility and access to the Internet are available.

Wouter & Marina both live & work on the farm and are renowned for providing great home-cooked meals for guests. We specialise in traditional and contemporary New Zealand cuisine using vegetables and herbs from our own property and produce from the local area.

The many friendly animals and lovely views make this an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday away from home. For many children, the stay on our farm has been the highlight of their holiday. While guests are here, you are treated as one of our family.

On The Farm: Meanderine specialises in breeding donkeys, and 1st and 2nd generation labradoodles (dogs) although we also breed a wide variety of other animals including cattle, sheep, ducks, geese, doves, pigeons and about 12 different varieties of rare breed chickens. We also have cats. We have over 500 animals when we include the goldfish! Guests are welcome to help with hand feeding our many tame animals. All throughout the year young animals are being born.

Location: [map here] North Loburn, which is 30 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. Courtesy pick-up and return from airport or Christchurch.
Prices: $130pp per night including GST, $65 per child, Children under 1 years free. All meals, coffee, tea & soft drinks included.

Hosts: Wouter Stegehuis & Marina Phillips
Address: 13 Chapel Road, North Loburn, RD 2, Rangiora
Phone: +64 3 312 8862
Mobile Phone: 027 266 5557
Email: elwouterjan@gmail.com
Website: www.meanderinefarmstay.com

Comments: Courtesy pick-up and return from airport or Christchurch. Map with directions available for guests who have their own car. Many guests like to use our farm as a base to come back to.

Description: We live in a tranquil setting at the foothills at Oxford. We farm cattle and a small flock of sheep, also Alpaca`s.

We are on the inland scenic route 72 between Rangiora and State Highway 73 (to the West Coast, Lake Tekapo, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura). Within a few minutes drive there is salmon & trout fishing, easy walks and tramps at Mt Oxford, Mt Richardson, Mt Thomas, and many bush walks also nearby.

Horse trekking can be arranged. Mountain biking at the Wharfdale track offers one of the best in the South Island. Ski fields within 1-1/2 hrs drive.

Location: [map here] 40 minutes from Christchurch, and 40 minutes from the airport.
Prices: $100- $130 per room per night.
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Pam
Address: 160 Sladdens Bush Rd, Coopers Creek, Oxford
Phone: 03 312 1305
Mobile Phone: 021 0268 7942
Email: farmstay@mingary.co.nz
Website: www.mingary.co.nz

Comments: Airport pickup available.

Description: Welcome to Petes Farm. We are 25 minutes from Christchurch airport and city.
We offer 2 sorts of accommodation:

House:

• We have 4 bedrooms available where we can sleep up to 12 people.
• Private TV lounge, wireless internet.
• Sunny and warm with two outdoor terraces.

Self Contained Cottage:

• 2 bedrooms where we can sleep up to 6 people
• Fully equipped kitchen. Has a shower and bath. Separate toilet.
• Great views from the lounge and deck.
• Also great for families with children.

On The Farm: Experience up close the shearing of a sheep. Feed our pet sheep ,calves & alpacas. Watch our friendly dog Jess round up our mob of sheep, and see over 500 cows getting milked which is included in the price.
Enjoy great views of the mountains and countryside from our new and modern house and cotttage while taking in the peacefulness and quietness of the area.
Relax and unwind at night with a NZ beer, wine or coffee while watching the stars.
We have a trampoline, sandpit and swing for the children to play on.
Just 1 minute off Scenic Inland Route 72.
Minutes away from our local golf course, native walks, horse-riding and beach. Easy day trips to Whale Watching at Kaikoura, Hamner Springs, Akaroa and all the local wineries.
Dinner is available on request where Gaye will cook you a home cooked meal with homegrown produce.
Please check what our guests are saying about us on Tripadvisor or on our webpage.
Peter and Gaye welcome you to their new home and look forward to meeting you.

Location: [map here] 20 minutes north of Christchurch International & Domestic Airport
Prices: Bed & Breakfast $120 - $170 per couple.
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Gaye
Address: 45 Mairaki Road, R.D.1, Rangiora
Phone: 03 313 5180
Mobile Phone: 027 221 8989
Fax: 03 313 5182
Email: petesfarm@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.petesfarm.co.nz

Comments: We are able to pick you up from the airport or city.
Cot and high chair available.
Email for individual requirements to get confirmed pricing
Bookings essential. Visa & Mastercard accepted
Qualmark 4 - star Guest & Hosted Rating

Description: Beautiful country retreat 1 hour from Christchurch. New holiday house (opened January 2011) in a very tranquil and private setting over looking a native forest reserve on our Water Buffalo Farm.

The property has it`s own river, forest walks, an absolutely tranquil setting. Wake to a chorus of birds from one of the closest remaining natural forest reserves to Christchurch City. Interesting ecotourism experience. Spectacular views of Mt Hutt and the Alps. Lovely modern holiday house, double glazed, log fire, quality beds and linens.

Walks of the forest and visiting the farm are included in your stay. Great for children and outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horse trekking from backdoor. Horse treks or mountain biking can be arranged or bring your own with up to 5 hours of trekking and riding available from the backdoor.

On the scenic south highway en-route to Queenstown. Close to Rakaia Gorge, Methven, Darfield, Mt Hutt Skifield, Porter`s Skifield.

Location: [map here] 45 minutes from Christchurch International Airport
Prices: $95+
Season: All Year

Contact person(s): Lucy Keijzer
Address: 140 Davies Rd, Christchurch
Phone: 021 051 7100
Mobile Phone: 021 051 7100
Email: keijzer@xtra.co.nz

Comments: Free transfers available from Christchurch International Airport.