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( 03-304 8789;
www.okainsbaycamp.co.nz
;
1162 Okains Bay Rd; sites adult/child $12/6)
This basic campsite
sits on a pine-tree-peppered ground right by the beach. Facilities are limited to kitchens,
toilets and coin-operated hot showers. Pay your fees at the house at the camping ground's
entrance.
Little River
Okuti Garden
MAP
ECO-STAY
$
( 03-325 1913;
www.okuti.co.nz
;
216 Okuti Valley Rd; per adult/child $40/20; )
Part eco-aware
homestay, part WWOOFer's haven, this is an all-round funky and friendly place to stay.
Options include sleeping in a teepee, Mongolian yurt, house truck, earth-brick cottage or
farmhouse. Vegetarian breakfasts ($20) are available and there's a generous supply of
fresh herbs to kickstart your creativity in the shared kitchen.
Little River Campground
MAP
( 03-325 1014;
www.littlerivercampground.co.nz
;
287 Okuti Valley Rd; sites from $17, cabins $40-110)
Accom-
modation in this sprawling family campground ranges from grassy tent sites through to
rustic Kiwiana cabins. Added benefits for the kids include campfires, a mud slide and a
natural swimming hole in the river.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Other Areas
Halfmoon Cottage
( 03-304 5050;
www.halfmoon.co.nz
;
SH75; dm/s/d $30/53/78; often closed Jun-Sep; )
This pretty
cottage at Barrys Bay (12km from Akaroa) is a blissful place to spend a few days lazing
on the big verandahs or in the hammocks dotting the gardens. The rooms are warmly dec-
orated, and the local environs can be explored by bicycle or kayak. The hostel was for sale
when we visited, so make sure you call ahead.
HOSTEL
$
Onuku Farm Hostel
MAP
HOSTEL
$
