Hurunui Hills Cabin - Farm Stay

Farm stay in Hurunui, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
New listing
Hosted by Scotty
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
Hidden away on a hill country Merino sheep farm, our cabin allows you to reconnect with nature and experience New Zealand farm life first hand.
Our handcrafted cabin is designed to offer you beautiful views of our farmland and the Southern Alps.
Relax next to the fireplace and enjoy the night sky.
Only 70 Minutes north of Christchurch on the way to Hanmer Springs

The space
We have been the guardians of this property "Hurunui Hills" since 1884, Scotty is the 5th generation on the land. We have 3500+ Merino sheep and around 100 Angus Cattle.
The farming operating is run by his parents (Terry and Maria) and this brother (Marc). Feel free to say "Giday" if you see them!

We also offer farm experiences (Farm tours) for independent guests and large groups.

Cabin: Our cabin is completely off grid. The power is generated with solar. So please be mindful of usage on cloudy days.

The internal space features a kitchenette with gas cook top.
A refrigerator, cooking utensils, electric kettle and one kettle for the fireplace.

Roaring Meg fireplace to keep you warm.

Outside: Large decking to soak up the sun, picnic table and Weber BBQ for outside cooking.

Bathroom: Flushing chemical toilet, shower, mirror and basin.

Walks: You are welcome to walk the farm tracks and maps will be provided in the cabin information for hill top view walks.

A Merino farm experience (Farm tour) can be arranged also. subject to availability

Guest access
Please follow the signs to the cabin.
Access is via a gravel farm track, distance to the cabin is 860 metres from entrance to the farm.
All wheel drive vehicles recommended but 2WD is fine. Speed limit 15km/h.
Watch for animals/ large stones on the track
Please leave gates how you found them.

Other things to note
The couch can fold out. This is ideal for an extra adult or kid(s) extra charge applies/requested at booking

4G mobile coverage on site

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Free parking on premises
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Hurunui, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2019
Lives in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am a Private Tour guide operating out of Christchurch, Love showing visitors to New Zealand the amazing places we have. The rest of the time is spent on the farm @hurunuihills Dabble in a range of things, photography, Djing and white water rafting! Oh and being a "Cool dude" Dad! I once drove a car from England to Mongolia, just for fun!

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm