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1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura

Farm life comes alive at this converted 1889 train carriage where guests feed over 80 animals and take in mountain views from a spacious deck

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Travelers find unique stays at Wacky Stays train carriage, Kaikoura Flat. Enjoy exclusive animal feeding tours and a deck with stunning Kaikoura mountain views. Guests love the fully-equipped kitchen, open-plan living area, and garden just steps away.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$419
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

About the area

Located in Kaikoura Flat, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club
    6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
    6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    5 min drive
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    10 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    5 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    5 min drive
  • Tipsy Foodie's
    4 min drive

About this property

1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura

Bed & breakfast located in Kaikoura Flat
1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a video library and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura boast comforts such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and composting
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura pet-friendly?

Yes, 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$419.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura located?

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park. Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The train carriage is amazing.

The train carriage is amazing. A truly amazing fit-out (George Clarke should really pay a visit!) The attention to detail is very impressive (and it was beautifully clean). We absolutely loved our stay and would like to have stayed longer. The farm park is just a short drive from Kaikoura township along a quiet country road. The farm park really added to the experience for our kids. We felt warmly welcomed as guests. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes everything as depicted on the website. Unique fun experience. We would highly recommend to all travellers passing through Kaikoura to stay a night here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice look but thats it

Pointless having a TV when there is no channels? when the property is too far from any walking areas of interest, it would be nice to at least have one channel available at night when you have a child in bed. The window sills in bedroom were so dusty i sneezed all night. I emailed the owner prior to entry but he never responded. Overall it was nice to have my dog in an enclosed area but way too expensive for the worth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we expected . . . And more!

Fantastic for any train enthusiast; very cozy and homely. Would definitely stay here again (and do the llama trekking).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Coatesville. Albany, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Train Carriage

We stayed 12 & 13 April. The train carriage is great, with everything you would need in the kitchen & bathroom area. Kevin also allowed us to have our 2 British Bulldogs stay with us. The carriage is fully fenced so they were able to come and go as they liked. Situated in a nice rural setting, but only a few minutes drive into Kaikoura township. Thanks Kevin, we hope to stay again at some stage. Cheers, Julie & Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Cute but a touch cramped.

A really unique experience - excellent for those with smaller children or train nuts.

2/10 Terrible

Doreen and John M.

Over priced,cramped and poorly appointed.

We were a family of 4 adults looking forward to an interesting stay in unusual accommodation in rural Kaikoura. We were extremely disappointed with the standard of accommodation which was very cramped and uncomfortable with no place to unpack any of our belongings or to store them. The bunk beds were not suitable for adults. The accommodation was very hot and only some of the windows opened part-way. Most distressingly of all, the water cut out during the night causing much inconvenience and causing the cistern in the toilet to emit a continual noise which made it impossible to sleep. Of the 4 outside chairs, 2 had no backs on them and the umbrella provided was totally inadequate as it provided very little shade. Given the hot weather there was no way of escaping the heat when sitting outside or inside. Considering the cost of the accommodation, and as seasoned travellers, we were expecting a higher standard of basic amenities. We definitely cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai S.

Great location for kids & near Kaikoura

Very nice host! A lot of things to play with for children who can also help to feed the animals twice a day. Good location, Kaikoura is just a short drive (approx. 8 minutes by car) away. Obivously limited space inside (e.g. small fridge) since it is a converted historic train carriage; outside fenced area with a play train. If you like Pizza, try "Black Rabbit" in Kaikoura - delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This is a really unique, rustic setting with great mountain views and within an easy drive of Kaikou

This is a really unique, rustic setting with great mountain views and within an easy drive of Kaikoura. It is great for kids , with morning and afternoon feedings of the animals part of the unique features of the site. The railway carriage has an enclosed lawn for children and dogs to play. It also has two separate bedrooms (including a double bunk), plus a compact kitchen and lounge, all loving restored to retain its 19th Century character. I totally recommend this quirky, comfortable retreat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Out of town and peaceful!

Out of town and peaceful!