Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Alpine Pacific Holiday Park
MAP
HOLIDAY PARK
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GOOGLE MAP
( 03-319 6275, 0800 692 322;
www.alpine-pacific.co.nz
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69 Beach Rd; campsites from $46, cabins $78, units
$130-195; )
This compact and proudly trimmed park copes well with its many visit-
ors, and offers excellent facilities, including a shiny kitchen, resorty pool area and barbe-
cue pavilion. Rows of cabins and units are slightly more stylish than average, and moun-
tain views can be had from many angles.
Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park
MAP
HOLIDAY PARK
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( 03-319 5362, 0800 363 638;
www.kaikouratop10.co.nz
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34 Beach Rd; campsites $42-52, cabins $70-95, units
$110-160; )
Hiding from the highway behind a massive hedge, this busy, well-main-
tained campground offers family-friendly facilities (heated pool, hot tub, trampoline) and
cabins and units to the usual Top 10 standard.
YHA Kaikoura Maui
( 03-319 5931, 0800 278 299;
www.yha.co.nz
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270 Esplanade; dm $33, d $89-110, tr $102; )
A
15-minute walk to town, this oceanside YHA boasts unobstructed views across the bay to
the pine-lined esplanade and mighty peaks beyond. Many rooms enjoy similar views, as
does the big-windowed dining room. Communal areas in this purpose-built (1962) hostel
are tidy and functional, but a little rough around the edges.
HOSTEL
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Dylan's Country Cottages
( 03-319 5473;
www.lavenderfarm.co.nz
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268 Postmans Rd; d $195; closed May-Aug; )
On the
grounds of the delightful Kaikoura Lavender Farm, northwest of town, these two self-con-
tained cottages make for an aromatic escape from the seaside fray. One has a private out-
door bath and a shower emerging from a tree; the other an indoor spa and handkerchief
lawn. Homemade scones, preserves and free-range eggs for breakfast. Sweet, stylish and
romantic.
COTTAGES
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Kaikoura Cottage Motels
( 03-319 5599, 0800 526 882;
www.kaikouracottagemotels.co.nz
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cnr Old Beach & Mill Rds; d $140-160; )
This enclave of eight modern tourist flats looks mighty fine, surrounded by attractive nat-
ive plantings. Oriented for mountain views, the self-contained units sleep four between an
MOTEL
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