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COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with a hot tub

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WACKY STAYS offers a unique experience in Kaikoura's Colonial Wagon accommodations. Guests can join animal feeding tours with 30+ farm animals, then relax in units with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and comfy sitting areas. Each rental's character consistently earns praise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$418
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

About the area

Map
Kaikoura Township, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬6 min drive

About this property

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura

Bed & breakfast located in Kaikoura Flat
At COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and bike parking
  • A video library, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and composting
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura pet-friendly?

Yes, COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$417.97, 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.

What time is check-in at COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura located?

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park. Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

COLONIAL WAGON + sleepout - Wacky Stays - 6 UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olivia S.

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

Fabulous and Unique

A fantastic wee spot just moments outside Kaikoura. The wagon is truely sensational to stay in with incredible views over Mt Fyffe. We really enjoyed feeding the animals with our 23 month old son.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

no details provided
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Beautiful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay in the colonial wagon! The view was amazing and the hospitality was too.

We had a lovely stay in the colonial wagon! The view was amazing and the hospitality was too. Thanks Kevin!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a very friendly welcome and then the big surprise, the colonial wagon, wow the photos does no

We had a very friendly welcome and then the big surprise, the colonial wagon, wow the photos does not do it justice. What an amazing place and the view, you don't want to get up out of bed, a very comfortable bed too. We will go back.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025