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In-Depth Information
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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 lim-
ited to kitchens, toilets and coin-operated hot showers. Pay your fees at the house at the
camping ground's entrance.
Little River
Okuti Garden
ECO-STAY $
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( 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 gener-
ous supply of fresh herbs to kickstart your creativity in the shared kitchen.
Little River Campground
HOLIDAY PARK $
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( 03-325 1014;
www.littlerivercampground.co.nz
; 287 Okuti Valley Rd; sites from $17, cabins
$40-110)
Accommodation 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.
Other Areas
Halfmoon Cottage
HOSTEL $
(
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 decorated, 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.
Onuku Farm Hostel
HOSTEL $
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