Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region.
Canterbury farmstays provide the opportunity to participate in a genuine Kiwi farming experience. Canterbury farmstay accommodation may include farm tours and fun farm animal activities.
Select farmstay accommodation in Canterbury, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Canterbury area.
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20 minutes north of Christchurch. Luxurious self-contained farmstay units with modern facilities sleeping four persons per unit, with full kitchen facilities. Delightful farm setting, excellent fishing, and adorable alpaca. Your experienced hosts will gladly assist you with any travel plans. Courtesy transport to and from city or airport. Farm breakfast available. Proven record in the field of alpacas...(more)
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Farm-stay retreat and organic farm in South Canterbury. "Where tomorrow is a world away from today". Secluded private accommodation for discerning tourists and travellers wanting to relax in an atmosphere of peaceful purity, away from the rush of urban life. Scrumptious organic produce. Ideal scenery for art and photography...(more)
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Located on River Road meandering along the Halswell River. Elegant and spacious home, with guests' separate lounge for privacy. Extensive landscaped grounds in tranquil country surroundings. Wonderful sunsets and views of the alps. Nestled in 10-acre cattle and sheep farmlet. Pick-up from airport or train by arrangement. Near Lincoln University, 5km. Great starting point for Little River Rail Trail...(more)
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Farm to Farm Tours specialises in tailor-made group tours to and from New Zealand for farmers and others interested in farming. We also arrange agricultural conferences, pre and post tours, functions, events, farmstays, wine tours, self-drive tours and country hospitality experiences...(more)
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Glenthorne Station is a 62,352-acre working sheep and cattle station, situated on the shores of Lake Coleridge. A variety of accommodation, from fully catered, private en suite chalets with fantastic lake views, or self-catering options to choose from. Activities include walks, tramps, horse trekking, fishing, jet boating and 4WD tours including the six-night station to station self-drive tour...(more)
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Only 40 minutes from Christchurch, Kowhai Equestrian Farmstay is a great place to spend some time if you are interested in horse riding. Lessons for complete beginners to advanced level riders. Enjoy walking, trotting and cantering. Treks available for different levels—flat farm land, willow trees and river, hill country to 300 metres. Great views of Canterbury Plains back to Christchurch...(more)
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Llama stay above Governors Bay with spectacular views down Lyttelton Harbour and the surrounding extinct volcano crater rim. Easy 25-minute drive from the centre of Christchurch. Fully self-contained accommodation offering total privacy and modern contemporary furniture. Unique semi-rural quality experience with exquisite eco-friendly llamas...(more)
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Nestled on 25 acres, Longview has stunning, 'must see to believe' panoramic views. Two of our guest rooms and the private guest lounge have direct access to the terrace and gardens. Stroll through the olive grove (complimentary oil tastings available), visit our farm animals and soak up the tranquil country atmosphere...(more)
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This romantic self-contained cottage with two large bedrooms is superbly furnished for your exclusive use. Perfect as a base for fishing, exploring the region or simply a stop over en route to Hanmer Springs which is only 40 minutes away. Enjoy the views from the heated swimming pool or tour the working sheep station with the owner...(more)
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Participate in farm life, gather shellfish or observe seals and the occasional penguin on the private beach of Paua Bay. Relax on the verandah listening to birdsong or enjoy a long soak in a candle-lit bath under the stars. Stunning views over the Pacific...(more)
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Warm, comfortable, modern accommodation an easy, short drive from Christchurch but with all the benefits of a working farm. We can accommodate up to six people (children welcome) and our facilities are excellent. Transport to and from Christchurch International Airport if required. We can even arrange tours designed to please. We have it all!..(more)
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Stroll to the beach from this tranquil self-contained one-bedroom cottage. Newly built and architecturally designed featuring an in-ground swimming pool and spacious deck area with scenic rural views. Only minutes drive to many local attractions including 18-hole golf course, award winning wineries and cafés. Whale watching and thermal springs are only a day trip away...(more)
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Welcome to South Kwozi farm stay, situated 3km from historic river town of Kaiapoi. Inviting, warm, modern fully self contained 1 bedroom cottage, short distance from the main farmhouse for your total privacy, complete with own courtyard. Pukeko Cottage is ideal for romantic getaway, honeymoon suite, or travellers seeking comfortable, affordable, private, accommodation close to the city...(more)
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Step back in time to a little bit of luxury. With quiet country nights and cosy rooms, your stay will be restful as you wish. Two guest rooms both with private en suites. Picturesque views overlooking the sea and spectacular mountain range. This is the place to relax and unwind, only four kilometres from Kaikoura township, right on nature's doorstep...(more)
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Nestled under the Southern Alps, 40 minutes south of Christchurch. Experience genuine Kiwi hospitality in our popular bed and breakfast in a comfortable rustic barn. Designed to enhance your stay with all the conveniences of home, blended with the flavour of the country...(more)
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WWOOF provides experiences in sustainable living from large organic farms to family gardens, organic orchards and vineyards, biodynamics, permaculture, urban organics, alternative building/energy etc. WWOOF also provides an intercultural eco-experience that promotes understanding and tolerance...(more)
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Canterbury Farmstay Accommodation
A big industry in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands is farming and by including a farm stay experience on your holiday in Canterbury, you can truly get a taste of what life can be like on a working Canterbury farm. You'll experience beautiful rural farm settings, fabulously filling and delicious home-cooked food and all the sounds, sights and smells of dairy, sheep and agricultural farming.
Many farms located in the high or back country are remote and not accessible to anyone other than guests. This means you get to see corners of the country that other travellers won't see and learn more about the history of the region.
Guided tours are often offered by the farm's owners or farmers themselves and you may well find yourself exploring by horseback or 4-wheel drive, joining in with the mustering, helping out in the shearing sheds, inspecting the stock, taking riding lessons, feeding the animals and best of all, simply soaking up the country atmosphere.
After your farmstay holiday in Canterbury bush, don't be too surprised if you end up sporting an oilskin coat, a checked bush-shirt topped off with a wide-brimmed stockman hat. Country life can be very contagious!
It's easy to find farmstay accommodation in Canterbury online...(search farmstay accommodation directory)