Onuku Farm Hostel


Hamiltons Road, Onuku
Tel (03) 304 7066
Website www.onukufarm.co.nz



BUG Review
The Onuku Farm Hostel is on a farm up a steep hill at the start of the Banks Peninsula Track. It is a rustic place with a great atmosphere and lovely views of Akaroa Harbour. Facilities are fairly basic and include a kitchen and a cosy lounge with a piano and fireplace.

Price
Dorm bed $14-22 ($12-20 BBH)
Double room $48 ($44 BBH)
Twin room $32-48 ($28-44 BBH)

Prices are in local currency and are inclusive of all taxes.

Seasonal Opening
Jan-Apr & Sep-Dec

Reception Open
9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm & 8pm-9pm

Off-street parking Kitchen Laundry Not all dormitories can be locked

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Last Update: November 30, 2008



Travellers' reviews for Onuku Farm Hostel
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Average Rating based on 1 Review
Maintenance  3.00/5  (3.00)
Cleanliness  5.00/5  (5.00)
Facilities  3.00/5  (3.00)
Atmosphere  5.00/5  (5.00)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  3.50/5  (3.50)
Cleanliness  5.00/5  (5.00)
Facilities  3.50/5  (3.50)
Atmosphere  5.00/5  (5.00)



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(Review ID: 8466)
 
perfect place for a break from traveling and relax, enjoy the view or hike on the farm - paradise, April 22, 2008
Reviewer: kauri from Germany

Pros: atmosphere, amazing views, space, tracks for hiking, stargazer
Cons: small kitchens, not enough showers

    
kauri saw things this way
Maintenance   3.00/5  (3)
Cleanliness   5.00/5  (5)
Facilities   3.00/5  (3)
Atmosphere   5.00/5  (5)

this place is diffrent to other hostels. First thing i noticed was the relaxed atmosphere. No keys for the rooms but a safe in the office for my passport. It felt a bit like coming home. And it was very hard to leave. I got invited to a game of volleyball (they play everyday at 6pm) at check in. The firplace was roaring when we came back. Kitchens are a bit small but there are 3 and a BBQ area oh and seafood preparation area yum yum! The place is cleaner than I expected from the looks of it. The owner said it's 25 years old but the house was built in 1860!!! Even the campground toilets were spider free and I look out for spiders believe me. I stayed in a stargazer, a wooden tent with a glass roof. I cuddled up in my sleeping bag and watched the stars. I woke up to the birds singing. Yeah early start but I wanted to go swimming with the Dolphins. We were only six people, trip starts and ends at hostel. No need to say that I loved every minute. After lunch I had a nap in a hammock, so peaceful and whohoo it's six again volleyball. I forgot time at Onuku. It was a true break from backpacking. So it's clean and very friendly and i very recommend to go there.
 
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