Onuku Farm Hostel

Important information:
Akaroa is not affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
Everything is fine at Onuku Farm Hostel and our hostel is open and in full working order.
We are 90 kilometres from Christchurch, a 1 and half hour drive.

Unique cosy farm hostel with rustic original Kiwiana facilities and the most amazing ocean views. We have 350 hectares of beautiful costal sheep farm that you can explore on one of our many trails and log fires to keep you warm on your return to our homely lounge.

We only have one free pick-up a day at 12.30pm in front of the Akaroa I Site. You must phone to book it.

Things to enjoy here:
Our own small trips from the hostel.
Swimming with Hector's Dolphins only $100pp for guests $110 for non guests. (These are seasonal)
Guided Kayaking with Hector's Dolphins only $45pp (these are seasonal)
Fishing, collecting mussels, volleyball, relax in a hammock, beautiful walks and a lot more.

We also have wi-fi and internet facilities.

Office hours and check-in times: 9am to 8pm
Due to the small and intimate size of our hostel we can only accept bookings for guests checking in during office hours between 9am and 8pm.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of arrival by email. However, if you need to cancel your booking within the 48 hours please call us and we will try to resell your room and if successful we will not charge you.

Christmas and New Years Bookings:
Christmas: We have a minimum stay period over Christmas and your booking must include the nights of 24th and 25th of December otherwise your booking will not be accepted.
Please be aware of our extended cancellation policy: any cancellations must be received by email one week prior to your arrival. Cancellations within one week will be charged at 100% of your booking. However we will endeavour to re-let your room and if successful there will be no charge for a late cancellation or failure to arrive.

New Year:
We have a minimum stay period over New Year and your booking must include the nights of 31st December and the 1st of January 2009 otherwise your booking will not be accepted.
Please be aware of our extended cancellation policy: any cancellations must be received by email one week prior to your arrival. Cancellations within one week will be charged at 100% of your booking. However we will endeavour to re-let your room and if successful there will be no charge for a late cancellation or failure to arrive.

Accommodation Information

The Accommodation:
Rooms are Double, Twin, Single, Mixed Dorm, Girls Dorm ensuite. All are fully made up with warm duvets, fluffy pillows and firm mattresses. Or stay in our campground with tent sites and Stargazers. The campground has equipped kitchens, hot showers and flush toilets.
The Stargazers are like a large two person wooden tent with mattresses on the floor with a sheet, pillow and pillow case and the roof has glass in it so when you lie down at night you can watch the stars. You need your own sleeping bag.
They have no electricity in them but candles are provided for light and atmosphere