Glenmac Farmstay

Glenmac is an extensive high country farm nestled in the quiet Waitaki Valley with its rolling farmland and hill country, breath-taking scenery and array of trout and salmon fishing options.

You are guaranteed a enjoyable and relaxing stay, whether you choose bed and breakfast backpacker or camping options. Home-cooked dinners are available.

Hosts	Kaye and Keith
Address	Glenmac Farmstay 477 Gards Rd 7K RD Kurow
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 436 0200 Fax: +64 3 436 0202 Mobile: 027 222 1119 Email: glenmac@farmstaynewzealand.co.nz Web: www.farmstaynewzealand.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Waitaki River and catchment Lake Benmore Hakataramea River Maerewhenua River
Location	Glemnmac Farmstay is marked on the lower Waitaki River map. It is 60kms from Oamaru and 14kms from Kurow township.
Features	Families are always welcome A great selection of exciting outdoor pursuits Evenings can be spent relaxing in the family living room, watching TV, reading a magazine or playing cards.
Bed and breakfast	Comfortable farm house accommodation with: 4 bedrooms: ensuite and shared bathroom Bed and breakfast, or Dinner, bed and breakfast Complimentary tea and coffee TV, hairdryer and iron in room Laundry facilities available
Backpackers hostel	The backpackers hostel provides clean, warm and comfortable budget farm-style accommodation for up to 13 guests. All linen is supplied Shared TV lounge Full kitchen facilities Hearty evening farm meals with the family available for at minimal cost Wonderful opportunities to meet other interesting people from all around New Zealand and the world Spacious shared living area where you can relax at the end of the day: Unwind with a magazine, watch some television, play cards or challenge someone to a game of table tennis or darts. Summer visitors can escape into the relative coolness of the backpacker lodgings Winter guests can ward off any chilly nights with the gas heater and spare blankets. Laundry 24 hour access Bedroom layouts 1 single bedroom 2 twin bedrooms 1 double bedroom 1 triple bedroom 1 dorm room (4 beds)
Camping	Glenmac has a boutique campervan park and tent sites: Situated in a lovely natural setting Quiet and uncrowded tranquil outdoor surroundings Shower, toilet and full kitchen facilities Campervan park and tent sites are popular and power points limited, so book as early as possible.
Guest feedback	"One of the most memorable places we stayed (and none of the others were exactely bad) and we so much appreciated a home cooked dinner especially as we showed up unexpectedly." Susanne, Cheshire, England "The time I had at your farm was awesome!" Maja, Switzerland "I have stayed at Glenmac several times... the hospitality has been wonderful" Craig, New Zealand
Other local activities	Horse treks Tramping Mountain biking 4x4 wheel driving Golf course within 10 minutes
Indicative tariff as at 1 Dec 2008	Glenmac's rates (in NZ$ and including GST) are: Bed & breakfast Dinner, bed & breakfast (ensuite): $80 per person Dinner, bed & breakfast: $70 per person Bed & breakfast: From $45 per person Children under 13 years: Half price Backpackers (linen supplied) $23 per person per night Double bedroom: $25 per person per night Camping Campervans: $20 per night (1 or 2 people) Extra people: $10 each Tents sites: $10 per person
Payment	VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
Getting there	Driving From SH1 between Christchurch and Oamaru, turn onto SH83 (the Kurow-Duntroon road). Continue on SH83 through Kurow until you reach Gards Road. Glenmac Farm is 5km up the road. By bus Citibus travels from Dunedin to Mt Cook and vice-versa daily. Citibus picks up and drops off passenger along the way as required, including at Kurow (Glenmac Farmstay). The Magic Bus also drops off and picks up at Glenmac as required.

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