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

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1889 Train Carriage
Master bedroom - gorgeous double bed
Train Carriage - double doors out onto HUGE deck
Kitchen - hob, sink and microwave/oven
Train Carriage - rear view showing mountain view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
AU$263
avg per night

Explore the area

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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$263
avg per night

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About the area

Kaikōura

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.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 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

Oosing character = 1889 fully-restored Train Carriage, with wooden paneling throughout. Tastefully restored near to its former glory. Sleeps up to four in two bedrooms, Fully-equipped self-catering kitchen. On-board shower and toilet. Open plan living area and kitchen. Full-HD TV and DVD player. Beautiful lounge suite. Outside there is a HUGE decking area, with magnificent view of the Kaikoura mountain ranges.
EXCLUSIVE animal feeding tours of our 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, pony, donkey, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)
Only 4km from Kaikoura town centre (takes about 6 mins to drive). Set on the Kaikoura cycle trail, which has approx. 40km of on and off-road trails. 3km from the coast and Kaikoura beaches.
Special conditions:
- Check-in: 2pm to 9pm.
- Check-out: by 10am.
- We offer extended check-in (after 9pm) and check-out (after 10am), subject to an hourly charge.
- Cleaning: please leave in the condition you found it.
- Smoking allowed outside only
- Pets allowed with prior approval
- Family friendly, but also suitable for couples and small groups

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$263, 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).

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be 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 can't be 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 can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

Out of town and peaceful!

Out of town and peaceful!