Farmyard Holiday Park
A rustic, family-focused holiday park located 4km south of Geraldine, 90 minutes from Christchurch Airport. Owned by Rachel and Glenn, the park offers tent sites, campervan sites, furnished cabins, and self-contained units across spacious grounds with farm animals and playgrounds. Key facilities include communal kitchens at both ends of the park, free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, outdoor BBQ and marshmallow pit, games room with pool and air hockey, TV lounge, and children's playgrounds. The park emphasizes a peaceful, rustic family escape experience. (via official site)
- wifi
- showers
- laundry
- bbq
- games room
- pool table
- playgrounds
- tv lounge
- communal kitchen
- dump station
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Farmyard Holiday Park’s official website (NZD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Porta-cot hire — per cot; advance booking required | NZD 5 |
| Power cord hire — per site; advance booking required | NZD 10 |
| Washing machine — per load | NZD 2 |
| Dryer — coins | NZD 1-2 |
| Day visitor - Child — open 10am daily | NZD 3.50 |
| Day visitor - Adult — open 10am daily | NZD 7.50 |
| Day visitor - Family — open 10am daily | NZD 15 |
| Cancellation fee — applies to all cancellations | NZD 20 |
| Pet cleaning fee — if pets on furniture in units | NZD 50 |
| Smoking violation cleaning fee — if evidence of smoking in units | NZD 100 |
| Card deposit alternative — refundable via EFTPOS/cash if valid card not on file | NZD 50 |
| Discount / deposit | |
|---|---|
| Deposit on booking — equivalent to one night's accommodation | 100% |
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- On the spot
- FreshChoice
- Geraldine Orchard Farmshop
⛽ Fuel
- npd
- Fuel station
- Z
🍽️ Food & drink
- Cafe mes Amis
- Bbq
- Country Cafe
➕ Medical
- Geraldine Pharmacy
- McKenzie Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Geraldine Dump Station
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Netball
- Sports
🏧 ATM & bank
ANZ
Westpac
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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Check-out is 10:30 AM. If arriving after 7:00 PM, contact reception.
What payment methods are accepted?
EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, and cash are accepted. American Express is not accepted. A deposit equivalent to one night's accommodation is required at booking, with the remaining balance due on arrival.
What is the pet policy?
Pets are allowed but must be leashed outdoors and owners must clean up after them. Pets are not permitted on furniture in units; a $50 cleaning fee applies if violated. Guests must follow dog exercise area rules.
What is the cancellation policy?
A standard $20 administration and cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. For cancellations within 7 days, the deposit is non-refundable plus the $20 fee. For cancellations more than 7 days in advance, a refund is issued minus the $20 fee. No refunds are issued for no-shows or early departures. Public holidays and special events have different terms with minimum stays and non-refundable deposits.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside all units. A $100 cleaning fee applies if evidence of smoking is found.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Farmyard Holiday Park?
At Farmyard Holiday Park, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:30.
What languages are spoken at Farmyard Holiday Park?
Staff at Farmyard Holiday Park speak English.
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