Unusual Handcrafted Vacation Caravan in the Wilderness of Kaikoura, New Zealand
Caravan in Kaikoura, South Island
2 guests
This unusual vacation caravan is permanently parked on an organic farm on the outskirts of the town of Kaikoura, New Zealand, and sleeps three guests. The caravan was handcrafted onto a 1940’s Bedford K series over an seven year period. There is a double bed over the driver's seat and a single bed which doubles as seating. At either side of the entrance, there are two rooms, one has a toilet and the other has a shower. Linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. A basic continental breakfast is included. Bathroom robes and slippers are provided in adult sizes and guests can purchase these from the host if they wish.
There is a compact kitchen in the center of the truck with a gas hob, an oven, a microwave, a rice cooker, and a fridge. The small lounge area in the center of the truck features a bench, a table, seat, a widescreen TV with a CD/DVD player, and a wood-burning fire with free firewood during the winter. Other amenities include two electric heaters and hot water bottles. Outside, guests have access to a fully-equipped shared outdoor barbecue shelter, with a pizza oven.
Guests staying in this accommodation share certain outdoor facilities with guests staying in other accommodations on the property. These include a fully-equipped outdoor barbecue shelter with a gas barbecue, a gas oven, a hob, a sink, crockery, cutlery, and outdoor tables and chairs. Glampers will have exclusive access to the host's private collection of farm animals including llamas, pigs, an alpaca, sheep, a pony, a donkey, a deer, and chickens. A continental breakfast is left in the fridge for guests to enjoy on the day of their arrival. Guests will find a selection of breakfast cereals, a loaf of bread, butter, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, homemade jam, and seasonal fruit and farm-fresh eggs when available.
Features and services
Most popular features
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Wi-Fi/Internet
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Private Kitchen
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Microwave
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Fridge
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Shared Barbecue
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Bathroom
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Parking
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Horseback riding
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Feeding animals
Where you will stay
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Kaikoura, South Island
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Activities near Kaikoura
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Horseback riding
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Feeding animals
Guests can enjoy an unforgettable experience swimming with New Zealand fur seals in the shallow bays of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula where no experience is necessary and all equipment is supplied. Glampers can also try swimming with dolphins in the bay and go whale watching. The Kaikoura coastline is the perfect place for diving, with Dive Kaikoura offering tuition and guided tours as well as equipment sales, rental, and servicing. Kaikoura Kayaks offer guided kayak tours for guests to catch a glimpse of fur seals, blue penguins, and dusky dolphins.
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Things to know
Arrival and departure
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Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Check-out: 10:00 AM
House rules
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No pets allowed
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No smoking
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No parties
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No events
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Some spaces are shared
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before check-in day
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Additional info
Smoking is not allowed in the accommodation and guests are advised to contact the host about bringing pets along to stay.