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

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1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm
    4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club
    10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Tide Eatery
    5 min drive
  • The Whaler
    5 min drive
  • Zephyr
    5 min drive
  • Coopers Catch
    4 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    5 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), outdoor furniture and barbecues
    • A video library and smoke-free property
  • 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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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 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 Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

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!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cute but a touch cramped.

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

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

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.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Out of town and peaceful!

Out of town and peaceful!