Te Waipounamu / South Island : locations de vacances dans des gîtes écologiques

I wish I could give more than 5 stars, but I can’t. We spent three days here and I honestly wish we could have stayed longer. This place was more than accommodation, it was an experience. It has everything! Beautiful views, more animals than you can pet, stunning hospitality. Farm animals, hiking trails, sting rays and nighttime kayaking in phosphorescence. The farm is only accessible through boat, but the mail bot provides a discounted fare and it’s worth it for the views on the way over. Thanks again to the amazing hospitality of Tira Ora, we felt so welcomed and taken care of in every aspect.

We had a beautifully relaxing and energising couple of days at Tira Ora. The hosts were super lovely, the place was full of rustic charm, animals and birds everywhere. The rooms were comfortable, home-cooked food was delicious, and the place so captivating, we were sorry to have to leave. Great for families, a real natural treat away from it all.

A really nice place to hang around. Geoff was extremely accommodating and responsive in communication and our request.

Very clean, easy and pretty! All we needed! The place was well thought through

Good place to stay for activities in Franz Josef and nearby. Cathy was very helpful when we asked to extend our stay for an extra night. Accommodation was comfortable and clean.

It was a handy place to stay to visit the white heron sanctuary. Cathy advised us of the lack of food outlets in the village for evening dining so we were able to bring our own food and make use of the kitchen facilities in our unit.

Enjoyed the quietness even with a f ull house of people staying. Well maintained and very clean with a very good kitchen. Need to bring food with you as not a town with restaurants and supermarket but being local it wasnt an issue. A good spot over winter with curling and iceskating facilities.

Very easy check-in with key inside room. Kathy is very nice and promptly answered my questions beforehand. My room was in the back away from road noise and had views of countryside (weather did not permit glacier views).

Exactly like the pictures. Room was spotless and the view was beautiful. Would definitely recommend if you are in Queenstown!

Just stayed here for a night but it was a good, easy stay. Cathy was very proactive about providing information up front about the area. Full kitchen was great for a place this price as well. Space was clean. No complaints other than the location itself and not having much to do in the area.

This motel was a great place to sleep after a long day of hiking near the glaciers. The space was clean and the beds comfortable. Cathy has done a nice job making updates with cozy new electric fireplaces and newer linens. It was very quiet, which made for a great night sleep away from Franz Josef. We had eaten in town before we arrived, but we saw another guest eat in using the available grill to cook dinner. Cathy was great at sharing information about the area ahead of time to make sure we were prepared for our stay!

An amazing and picturesque location with cozy amenities. Great accommodation!

Ao Marama retreat was a wonderful serendipitous find. We stayed longer than expected and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and tranquil setting.

Lovely stay at Poolburn with Mark and the gang. Everyone was really friendly and we felt right at home. Mark is a fantastic cook! Great spot for exploring the area or just relaxing. You'll never get bored with resident dogs Bishop and Rook around. Will definitely be back for another stay!

Nice and quiet place for stopping by.

The cabin was retro and the vibe of the plave was chill as there were people from campervans also staying over. Kitchen was stocked sonyou can cook if you wish. Place is also close the lakes and lookout points

We had a great time staying here. Lots to do around the area (we went walking, cycling, 4WD, curling). Mark and the other people there were really friendly, and the option of also having food was great! Over the weekend had some local pork, venison and trout. We also took our dog, they were really accomodating. Nice to have a different kind of stay with host invested in the experience. Highly recommend!