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( 03-439 5830;
www.olivebranch.co.nz
;
SH1, Waianakarua; sites/dm $12/31, d with/without bathroom $85/75)
Nestled in a loop of the Waianakarua River, 12km north of the Moeraki turn-off, this or-
ganic farm offers both bucolic camping sites and a colourful lodge with a sunny commun-
al lounge. Kids will love the playground and highland cattle; parents will love the spa, eco
lifestyle, organic vegies and peaceful vibe.
Moeraki Village Holiday Park
( 03-439 4759;
www.moerakivillageholidaypark.co.nz
;
114 Haven St; sites $32, unit with/without bathroom $100/
60; )
Occuping a small field above the road into town, this complex offers powered
sites, basic cabins (bring your own linen) and fully equipped motel units.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Moeraki Beach Motel
( 03-439 4862;
www.moerakibeachmotels.co.nz
;
cnr Beach & Haven Sts; d from $105)
The four split-level
units at this motel aren't about to win any design awards, but they are spacious. Each has
a full kitchen and a balcony.
MOTEL
$$
Fleur's Place
( 03-439 4480;
www.fleursplace.com
; Old Jetty, 169 Haven St; mains $32-42; 9.30am-late Wed-Sun)
There's
a rumble-tumble look about it, but this timber hut houses one of the South Island's best
seafood restaurants. Head for the upstairs deck and tuck into fresh chowder, tender mut-
tonbird and other ocean bounty. Bookings are strongly recommended.
SEAFOOD
$$$
Getting There & Away
All of the buses on the Oamaru-Dunedin run stop on SH1 by the Moeraki turn-off. From
here it's a 2km walk into the centre of the village.
