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Stopping, Staying, Skiing
Angela Bryan
North Island: Stopping, Staying, Skiing
Sanctuary Farm
1464 Whangaehu Valley Road, Kakatahi, Wanganui
Amazing peace and serenity surround you in this little out of the way spot. Enjoy time just chilling out, maybe swim in the pool or sleep in the sun. Bring your horse, there is plenty of space for them. No other pets allowed, sorry.
WHO: Room for larger vehicles including horse floats and the horse. No dogs sorry.
FACILITIES: Toilets.
ACTIVITIES: Only 30 minutes to both Central Plateau ski fields.
Enjoy free use in the evenings to soak in my super duper eco friendly wood fired steam punk spa. Sip your favourite plonk and look at the stars. Gold coin donation would be mint…
Stratford A&P Park
9 Flint Road East, Stratford
Basic Stop and Stay property. Town-supply water and toilets on site. A short distance to shops and cafés.
Nestled under Mount Egmont/Taranaki and close to historical sites. $5 per van per night unpowered, $10 with power. Honesty box located on hall door.
WHO: Dogs allowed, 3 nights max.
FACILITIES: Toilets, fresh water, large vehicles.
ACTIVITIES: Only 30 minutes to the Manganui Ski Area.
South Island: Stopping, Staying, Skiing
Terako Downs
1759 Inland Road, Lyford, North Canterbury
With 6 hectares of outstanding natural landscape at Terako Downs you will wake to the call of native birds and the trickling river. Enjoy the ambience of the sweeping landscape in the evening while exploring the region during the day. Must be self contained.
WHO: Room for larger vehicles, pets welcome.
FACILITIES: Toilets, kitchen.
ACTIVITIES: Less than 30 minutes to Mt Lyford Ski area.
More on Terako Downs in Issue 10
Waiau Tavern
18 Lyndon Street, Waiau, Nth Canterbury
No charge for the night, butneed to buy something in the cafe/bar. There is grassed area, where the old hotel used to be, and some hard stand. There are walks and bike rides based in Waiau, and interesting historical exhibits all year, and a cob cottage and museum that is open most of the year. The locals are very welcoming and enjoy chatting with visitors.
WHO: Day trippers, cycle campers, tents, vehicles large & small, pets welcome.
FACILITIES: Toilets, fresh water, food and drink.
ACTIVITIES: 45 minutes to Mt Lyford Ski Area.
Read more on Waiau from issue 5
Bluff Farm POP
926 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford, Canterbury
Bluff farm is a working dairy farm, with access to many walks, cycle tracks and Oxford is 10 mins away.
Oxford has a variety of shops, cafes, working men’s club, pool, vet, supermarket and pharmacy to name a few. More.
WHO: Tenters, small and large vehicles, pets welcome.
FACILITIES:Toilets, shower, fresh water.
ACTIVITIES: 75minutes to Porters Alpine ski area.
Advanced Upholstery Darfield
3967 West Coast Road, Darfield, Canterbury
35km west of Christchurch, Darfield is a hub for holidays focused on activities in the Canterbury region.
With a backdrop of the Southern Alps, close to the Waimakariri River and the limestone landscape of Castle Hill. Walk, explore, enjoy water sports, off road adventures walk or sit back to relax and revive.
WHO: Self contained, pets welcome.
FACILITIES:Toilets, laundry.
ACTIVITIES: 50 minutes to Porters Alpine Ski area.
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12 Winter 2025
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