The Farmyard Holiday Park
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The Farmyard Holiday Park
Glenn and Rachel welcome you to the Farmyard Holiday Park, a paradise just 4km south of Geraldine, and just a 90-minute (137km) drive south from Christchurch Airport.
Our idyllic farm property offers a choice of accommodation for all budgets, including tent sites, private, sheltered campervan sites, furnished cabins and self-contained units (sleep 6-8). The park also features a TV lounge, campers’ kitchen and dump station.
We offer a safe and friendly environment for children to explore. Take a stroll on one of our relaxing walkways. Or, for something a bit more physical, try out our fitness circuit or one of many other available activities.
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4.0/5
Definitely a campsite tailored to children but as two young women in a campervan, we also had a pleasant stay here for one night.
We indulged our inner child and fed some of the animals which was delightful. The campsite does feel a little run down, but we realised we got lucky and used the better showers/toilets (those closer to reception) as there are some rather old, pretty much outside showers and toilets at the other end of the campsite. The showers/toilets were clean as was the kitchen area which we used to wash our dishes. Staff were friendly but not around in the evening to tell people to be quiet. Music was playing until around 10pm which wasn’t too bad but would’ve been nicer to have gone to sleep earlier , especially considering we were woken up at the crack of dawn by someone’s dog! We thought we might be disturbed by the farm animals or the peacocks but they were fine. Overall, it’s a lovely quirky little place ideal for one or two nights, which could do with a bit more reinforcement of the rules as some other stayers were slightly inconsiderate.
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2.5/5
I think we definitely stayed here at the wrong time of the year.
It was very (too) crowded, very full. The animals are definitely cute, making it a better stay. But other than that, it was quite filthy (probably also caused by the rain), but the kitchen we used for one night wasn’t really nice to use. Wouldn’t use it a 2nd time. Use the showers/toilets near the reception! They’re way better. And there are barely no lights so if it’s getting dark, you’re becoming blind.
But to be fair: due to the rain we were allowed to check-in at 11:30 am which was really nice :)
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2.0/5
At this time of the Year not really the place to be.
Might be ok for families with children. But other than that, it’s way too packed. You have like 9 toilets for at least a few hundred people. So all the toilets and showers etc. get really messy.
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4.0/5
Stayed here for 3 nights.
Great famiky friendly vibe. Lots for kids to do. Donkey rides, bouncy castle, playground, flying fix and lots of animals to look at and pat.
Facilities are older but clean. Showers have great pressure. Coffee cart every morning too. Will definitely stay again.
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5.0/5
Fantastic family friendly camp site.
Feed animals. Rustic (sometimes rusty sometimes retro) play equipment. Kids trail with homemade play kit that spans quite a bit of area making it ideal for kiddo adventure. Facilities are clean, well equipped, and generous on what they offer for free.
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4.5/5
Nice campsite with farm animals around, very friendly owner.
We were the only guests around and it kept raining all night, so the grassy ground got really muddy but that happens in nature. The kitchen was well equipped and the showers and toilets clean. We took a nice stroll to see the animals in the morning.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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4.5/5
We kind of found this on a whim and glad we did.
The facilities are old but the shower was probably the best pressure and temperature I had in 4 weeks. The kids loved the rabbits, guinea pigs, lambs, kids, chickens, peacocks, ponies, pigs and donkeys. I also enjoyed helping rustle up a few sheep that " needed work " The owners have only been there 18 months but doing a great job. Good on you guys, it was a highlight.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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5.0/5
We stayed an extra night.
It was fantastic. The kids loved the animals, games room and fire pit. There is so much more than we expected.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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3.5/5
I visited the camp during the new year holidays so my review might not be adequate for all year long.
Service was great but camp grounds extremely busy. Very family oriented so lots and lots of noise. Music blaring, children running everywhere. I rented a cabin. The cabin had all the practicalities but it wasn't quite clean. I wanted to splurge for that night away from my tent but the cabin made me regret my choice.
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4.0/5
Just stopped in for an hour.
Great to walk around the farm and play with the animals. The actual camp sites looked clean and well maintained.
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2.0/5
At this time of the Year not really the place to be.
Might be ok for families with children. But other than that, it’s way too packed. You have like 9 toilets for at least a few hundred people. So all the toilets and showers etc. get really messy.
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2.5/5
I think we definitely stayed here at the wrong time of the year.
It was very (too) crowded, very full. The animals are definitely cute, making it a better stay. But other than that, it was quite filthy (probably also caused by the rain), but the kitchen we used for one night wasn’t really nice to use. Wouldn’t use it a 2nd time. Use the showers/toilets near the reception! They’re way better. And there are barely no lights so if it’s getting dark, you’re becoming blind.
But to be fair: due to the rain we were allowed to check-in at 11:30 am which was really nice :)
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4.0/5
Definitely a campsite tailored to children but as two young women in a campervan, we also had a pleasant stay here for one night.
We indulged our inner child and fed some of the animals which was delightful. The campsite does feel a little run down, but we realised we got lucky and used the better showers/toilets (those closer to reception) as there are some rather old, pretty much outside showers and toilets at the other end of the campsite. The showers/toilets were clean as was the kitchen area which we used to wash our dishes. Staff were friendly but not around in the evening to tell people to be quiet. Music was playing until around 10pm which wasn’t too bad but would’ve been nicer to have gone to sleep earlier , especially considering we were woken up at the crack of dawn by someone’s dog! We thought we might be disturbed by the farm animals or the peacocks but they were fine. Overall, it’s a lovely quirky little place ideal for one or two nights, which could do with a bit more reinforcement of the rules as some other stayers were slightly inconsiderate.
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4.0/5
Stayed here for 3 nights.
Great famiky friendly vibe. Lots for kids to do. Donkey rides, bouncy castle, playground, flying fix and lots of animals to look at and pat.
Facilities are older but clean. Showers have great pressure. Coffee cart every morning too. Will definitely stay again.
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3.0/5
Good stopover with kids for the animals.
Apart that was nothing special. Felt really empty at our time (Mid Feb), only a handful of residents/employees who seem to live here Year round.
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5.0/5
Fantastic family friendly camp site.
Feed animals. Rustic (sometimes rusty sometimes retro) play equipment. Kids trail with homemade play kit that spans quite a bit of area making it ideal for kiddo adventure. Facilities are clean, well equipped, and generous on what they offer for free.
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2.0/5
The animals on this campsite are great, facilities are fine as well, but....
It is soooo noisy until late at night. People talking, laughing, music on. We’ve asked reception about this at 9 o’clock as it was impossible for my kids too fall asleep. But they apparently don’t keep an eye on..... My 2, 4 and 6 year old didn’t sleep before 11pm....
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0.5/5
I checked in here on my last night after two weeks of travelling on the north and south island.
I put a load of washing on, took a walk around and then left. The sites were nice enough and the kitchen looked ok but the bathrooms looked dirty and old and the tv room that was open (one room was closed due to renovations) smelled like cat pee. I am traveling my baby so wanted somewhere he could crawl around but no way would I put him on the floor here. I didn't want to end our experience on a bad note so drove down the road to Ashburton. Maybe stop in to see the animals but I wouldn't recommend to stay here. Sorry to leave such a harsh review!
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3.5/5
I visited the camp during the new year holidays so my review might not be adequate for all year long.
Service was great but camp grounds extremely busy. Very family oriented so lots and lots of noise. Music blaring, children running everywhere. I rented a cabin. The cabin had all the practicalities but it wasn't quite clean. I wanted to splurge for that night away from my tent but the cabin made me regret my choice.
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4.5/5
Nice campsite with farm animals around, very friendly owner.
We were the only guests around and it kept raining all night, so the grassy ground got really muddy but that happens in nature. The kitchen was well equipped and the showers and toilets clean. We took a nice stroll to see the animals in the morning.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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4.5/5
We kind of found this on a whim and glad we did.
The facilities are old but the shower was probably the best pressure and temperature I had in 4 weeks. The kids loved the rabbits, guinea pigs, lambs, kids, chickens, peacocks, ponies, pigs and donkeys. I also enjoyed helping rustle up a few sheep that " needed work " The owners have only been there 18 months but doing a great job. Good on you guys, it was a highlight.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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4.0/5
Just stopped in for an hour.
Great to walk around the farm and play with the animals. The actual camp sites looked clean and well maintained.
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5.0/5
We stayed an extra night.
It was fantastic. The kids loved the animals, games room and fire pit. There is so much more than we expected.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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3.5/5
Very first campsite we stayed at so we didn't really have any experience previously.
Site was clean and owner was really friendly. No issues with the powered site...kept raining throughout our stay so we couldn't really do much. Saw a few farm animals the next day just before we left. Think would have been a lot more fun if the weather had been kinder.
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5.0/5
Excellent place to stay with the kids...
we were just passing through, but they had an excellent time with the awesome animals... donkey ride, guinea pig petting, peacock admiring etc etc. Well run and relaxed place with a great playground and rural setting for the kids... and us! The owner is very friendly and very helpful :)
Many thanks for your kind words, The farmyard Holiday Park
Rachel and Glenn
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5.0/5
It is much more than a campground, you can also come as a day visitor and pet animals, do a donkey ride and drive quad bikes.
Perfect for kids.
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
Rachel and Glenn
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3.5/5
Wonderful for families with young children as there is a lovely playground and farm animals that can be watched.
Shower and kitchen on site. Quite expensive though ($7 per person).
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5.0/5
We have been going to the farmyard for approx 13 years with our family ,and over the years our extended family and friends join us because we love it so much and tell them all the fun things there are
to do there,like feeding the lambs, donkey rides, animals, tennis court, swimming pools, mini golf, tug of war, marshmellow pit, motor bike rides, and much more, the sites are a great size, and people friendly, owners Jeff and Keri make you feel very welcome.
Thanks from the Poulters..
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4.0/5
we didn't stay for a night but the friendly staff let us pop in and see the animals.
Quirky art works and well cared for animals.
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4.5/5
What a great place to go and stay with your young family,the kids had a wonderfully time petting the rabbits and guinea pigs,enjoyed the donkey rides and especially loved the quad bike rides,good facilities
at great prices and really friendly and relaxed atmosphere,go there you wont be disappointed parents as you get to relax as your kids make the most of the playgrounds and you can even take your dogs!!!I cant wait till we go there again,if your kids are mad about skating there is a cool skate park in Geraldine and also Temuka and Timaru which are not too far away in your car,great place.
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4.5/5
Great for families.
Lots to do, animals to see, Donkey rides, Quad biket etc. This camp is 6km's from Geraldine.
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5.0/5
We have been going to the Farmyard Holiday Park for seven years and have had a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday every time.
Our children have not out grown it, still enjoying all the activities on offer - donkey rides, quad bikes, motor bike track, bmx track, tennis, and swimming pool. For the younger children there is the petting area for guinea pigs and rabbits, along with kune kunes, as well as the well equipped playground. The hosts are extremely welcoming and very approachable. We look forward to many more enjoyable stays.
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5.0/5
Great place for the whole family.
There is always plenty of activities for the children. Such as donkey rides, 4 wheeler motorbike rides, petting the bunnies and guinea pigs, riding around the bmx track and swimming in the pool. Very relaxing and the facilities are always tidy. Very friendly hosts. We have been holidaying there for 7 years now and have never been dissapointed.
