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Yurt / Ger - Wacky Stays, Kaikoura, NZ
Yurt inside - toward double bed
Toilet building
Yurt inside - toward entrance door
Barbecue building

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
$152
avg per night

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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living space

+1
1 Double Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is $152 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikoura Flat, a neighborhood in Kaikōura, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Foodie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Groper Garage - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Our LARGE seven-metre authentic Yurt was imported from Mongolia:
- Sleeps up to five in a double bed, two separate single beds, and a full-size single trundler bed
- High quality glamping accommodation
- Insulated wooden floor
- Breakfast items are available as a daily upgrade $35pp, including: cereal, bread, butter, homemade jam, coffee/tea, milk, seasonal: fruit and farm eggs (left in the fridge, to have at your leisure)
- Double skinned, with camel hair insulation in the walls and ceiling
- Roof circle opens to let heat out, fresh air in, or to watch stars at night
- Coffee table, sofa and chairs
- Electric power points, USB recharging points, fridge, rice cooker, heater, games
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Adult bath robes and toiletries
- Companion toilet/shower building with wash basin
- Separate barbecue building (shared with House Truck), includes gas barbecue, gas pizza oven, gas hot plate, sink, outdoor table and chairs
- EXCLUSIVE private tour among a collection of 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)
- Disabled access to Yurt, toilet and barbeque buildings
- 4km from Kaikoura town centre - supermarket, i-Site (tourist information), Whale Watch and Dolphin Swim offices.
- QUIET LOCATION - 4km from railway line (which runs through centre of town)
- SPECTACULAR view of Mount Fyffe (4km away) and the Kaikoura mountain ranges
- Only 3km to the beach/sea
- 1km from local river with walks and cycle trail
- Unlimited off-road car/boat/trailer parking
- Uncooked pizzas available to pre-order and cook yourselves in the pizza oven
- Barbecue food packs available to pre-order and cook yourselves on your barbecue

Also available = Llama Trekking in beautiful Kaikoura coast or riverbed - please contact us to book in advance
Special conditions:
Check-in: 2pm to 9pm.
Check-out: by 10am.
We offer extended check-in (after 9pm) and check-out (after 10am), subject to an hourly charge.
Cleaning: please leave in the condition you found it.
Smoking allowed outside
Pets allowed with prior approval

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura on Apr 27, 2026 start from $152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura located?

This family-friendly Kaikōura bed & breakfast is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura District Museum. Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, memorable, plenty of space for the kids to run around and was a lovely way to end our holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night in a Yurt

Was a cozy stay for a chilly night! Great hosts with clear communication, was exactly as stated! Would stay at wacky stays again for sure. Nice clean and comfortable facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

alex d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Yurt stay

We think wacky stays with the farm animals is a great concept, especially for children. If choosing again, we would not take the yurt. The mouldy smell was overwhelming - didn't think it was due to the animal hair construction - I have done a lot of rough 3rd world (and 3rd class) travelling and this was not that smell. It was mould. The outdoor kitchen was pretty rugged and not particularly clean, but a fun element for summer. Some things didn't work - one side of electric blanket, lights in outdoor kitchen, doorbell to owner. But the owner was very helpful and the info provided was thorough. Grounds were also quite muddy, but I appreciate it was winter. We were cold with the bedding, which was not the case in other places we stayed. I did love the duck enjoying the night rain - quaaack, quack, quack, quack 🙂 So, avoid the yurt, go in summer, take a torch and your kids will love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The yurt

Great experience, good fun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

What an amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

The yurt

The yurt is great. Kitchen is cool but shared. Checkin was a slight annoyance. Location is ok. Very comfy and a fun change from hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It's wacky all right

Fantastic detail to the setting, and everything you need for a great "camping" experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun night away

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

The yurt was everything we hoped it would be. A great experience for our children and a memorable stay in Kaikoura
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

A really enjoyable and unique experience.

A really enjoyable and unique experience. Our kids loved feeding the animals each morning. The Yurt was spacious, snug and warm. The outdoor kitchen was really well equipped (even included a pizza oven!)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

NJ B.

We wondered how warm it would be in May, but it was cosy.

We wondered how warm it would be in May, but it was cosy. I liked the civilized and funky facilities.
Archival

8/10 Good

A great place to stay.

A great place to stay. Our kids loved it.
Archival

8/10 Good

Liked: the yurt idea, animal feeding and access to the zoo, bathroom facilities, friendliness of the

Liked: the yurt idea, animal feeding and access to the zoo, bathroom facilities, friendliness of the owner. Location is a couple of miles from town, but thats no problem with a car....it was quite apart from the donkeys and the cockerel (and we were very pleased to hear them :-))

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