Kawatea Farmstay Akaroa Okains Bay New Zealand
Kawatea Farmstay accommodation
located in a beautiful Okains Bay on Banks Peninsula just over one
hour from Christchurch. Enjoy this splendid location that is
both rural and coastal.
Escape to the beauty and
tranquility of the country. Enjoy a unique holiday experience in
a gracious historic homestead providing Banks Peninsula
accommodation set in beautiful mature gardens, and surrounded by
land, farmed by the hosts family for five generations.
Kawatea is an elegant, carefully
renovated home, built in 1900 from native timbers; it features
stained glass windows, handcrafted furniture and much olde world
charm. Enjoy a relaxing day with a book on the verandah, or
participate in seasonal farm activities and feed the pet sheep.
Wander the hillside farm enjoying the panoramic views of Banks
Peninsula, or walk along the scenic coastline to secluded swimming
beaches and a seal colony.
Learn about Maori culture and
the life of early settlers at the acclaimed Okain’s Bay Museum or
visit Akaroa with its French influence, cafés and craft shops.
Include dinner and savor seafood from the bay and creative country
fare from the garden, whilst sharing experiences with fellow
travelers. The Thacker family have been hosting since 1988 and
pride themselves on thoughtful, personal attention and friendly
hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere.
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