New Zealand
| country: | New Zealand |
| location: | Wanaka, South Island |
| price: | Ranges from B&B at NZ$280 per night (Double Occupancy) to multi-night all inclusive stays from NZ$1790 (Double Occupancy: 3 Nights/4 Days) |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
A Farmstay Retreat specializing in family holidays. We cater for children of all ages with supervised discovery programs, adventure playground, ground level trampoline and child minding.
Every family receives exclusive private hosting and personalized service during their stay. We offer an up scale range of accommodation packages from B&B to multi-night all inclusive stays that include delicious family style meals and farm activities. The all inclusive family retreat is our signature accommodation package which includes: 3 nights/4 days on the farm, delicious home cooked meals, supervised farm and children's activities, child minding and photo journal.
Our 25 acre organic farm is located on the banks of the Clutha River in the heart of Central Otago, 15 minutes drive from Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. We have spectacular views of the Southern Alps and rolling High Country Hills. We have a mix of unusual and friendly farm animals. We grow organic vegetables for ourselves and the local community. We are planning a 500 tree mixed fruit orchard for Spring 2003.
We are situated in the heart of Central Otago's Southern Lakes District. Our riverside farm is situated on the banks of New Zealand's largest river, the Mighty Clutha. We have stunning views of the Southern Alps and Rolling High Country Hills.
We are truly in a magical setting. Just minutes from Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. We are a short drive from many of New Zealand's featured attractions.
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Every family receives exclusive private hosting and personalized service during their stay. We offer an up scale range of accommodation packages from B&B to multi-night all inclusive stays that include delicious family style meals and farm activities. The all inclusive family retreat is our signature accommodation package which includes: 3 nights/4 days on the farm, delicious home cooked meals, supervised farm and children's activities, child minding and photo journal.
Our 25 acre organic farm is located on the banks of the Clutha River in the heart of Central Otago, 15 minutes drive from Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. We have spectacular views of the Southern Alps and rolling High Country Hills. We have a mix of unusual and friendly farm animals. We grow organic vegetables for ourselves and the local community. We are planning a 500 tree mixed fruit orchard for Spring 2003.
how to find us
We are situated in the heart of Central Otago's Southern Lakes District. Our riverside farm is situated on the banks of New Zealand's largest river, the Mighty Clutha. We have stunning views of the Southern Alps and Rolling High Country Hills.
We are truly in a magical setting. Just minutes from Lakes Wanaka and Hawea. We are a short drive from many of New Zealand's featured attractions.
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rooms, food and facilities
Special Retreat Features Include: Spacious Private Room (1 King, 2 Singles and Futon Sofa Sleeper), Superior Quality Bedding, Deluxe Ensuite with Jacuzzi Bath, Cozy Lounge, Organic Lifestyle Farming, Friendly Farm Animals, Vegetable Garden, Riverside Location, Wide Open Spaces and Breathtaking Views.We are central to a huge range of attractions and high adventure activities including: Fishing, Climbing, Tramping, Museums, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Wine Country Tours, Five Ski Areas, Queenstown-High Adventure Capital of the World, Scenic West Coast.
how this holiday makes a difference
 We operate with organic principles and sustainable land practices. We use no poisons or chemicals on the land. We strive to build up the soil base every year by adding humus and other organic material. We avoid cultivation and other intensive farming techniques which can cause soil degradation, moisture loss and erosion. We do not use any chemical drenches on our animals. They are bred for natural parasite immunity. Animal stock numbers are kept in balance with pasture growth and they are rotated through paddocks on a continual basis from big animal to small animal to avoid parasite build up. We have reserved many areas on the farm for native trees and plants to encourage bird life. We are actively developing community supported agriculture in our area which promotes locally grown produce. Volunteer work with local school age children is a big part of daily life. At our children's school, we spend time in the classroom teaching and time out of the classroom raising funds for improved school resources. We read and do craft work with children during holiday programs at the library. We work with kids in sports programs and other organized groups like Scouts.   Clean up the CO2 emissions of your flight using our Air Travel Calculator in partnership with Climate Care |
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