Located in Kaikoura Flat, a neighbourhood 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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive
Restaurants
Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - 10 min drive
The Whaler - 5 min drive
Why Not Cafe - 5 min drive
Coopers Catch - 4 min drive
Craypot - 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;
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available
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 25 kg 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 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$265, 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 at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?
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?
Checkout 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 miles (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 labelled.
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.
Craig D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
alex d.
23 July 2022
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.
The yurt was everything we hoped it would be. A great experience for our children and a memorable stay in Kaikoura
Jessica A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Danielle F.
25 June 2018
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!)
Danielle F.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
NJ B.
14 May 2018
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.
NJ B.
Archival
8/10 Good
1 January 2016
A great place to stay.
A great place to stay. Our kids loved it.
Archival
8/10 Good
1 March 2015
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 :-))