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Glenmac is a high country merino sheep and beef cattle farm spread over an amazing 1583 hectares. Nestled in the quiet Waitaki Valley, the family farm is 60km's from Oamaru and 14km’s from Kurow township.

Your hosts Kaye and Keith welcome you and guarantee an enjoyable and relaxing holiday experience for all visitors to their friendly high country farm accommodation. Glenmac have provided information on local activities including Horse Treks, tramping, mountain biking and much more to help you plan a great holiday. Take a look at our Waitaki Valley & Kurow online information for an overview on great things to do, nearby townships plus walks and tracks - and don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery for a glimpse of the true natural beauty of the district.

An affordable range of farm style accommodation is available to suit the budget and requirements of independent travellers and families to our rural South Island destination.

Accommodation Rates: (Prices are in New Zealand Currency)

• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (Ensuite Room) $80.00 per person
• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast $70.00 per person
• Bed and Breakfast from $45.00 per person
• Children under 13 years half price.
• Backpackers $25.00 per person, per night (linen supplied)
• Backpackers with ensuite $35 per person, per night (linen supplied)
• Backpackers double bedroom $25.00 per person, per night (linen supplied)
• Campervans $25.00 per night (1 or 2 people) extras $10.00 each

Our Bed and Breakfast accommodation is a great way to experience the fun of farm life without any of the hard work involved! Ensuite guestrooms are available and guests can choose from typical B&B style lodgings or upgrade to our bed, breakfast and dinner package

The Backpackers Hostel provides clean, warm and comfortable budget accommodation. The shared TV lounge and full kitchen facilities provide wonderful opportunities to meet other interesting people from all around New Zealand and the world!

Our Campervan Park is for those who prefer to avoid crowded motorhome or caravan parks. Situated in a lovely natural setting, our campervan area has shower, toilet and kitchen facilities are available. With limited power points, our guests are guaranteed a relaxing and private holiday! Plenty of scope to enjoy the tranquil outdoor surroundings. The Campervan park is very popular and due to limited spaces we suggest you Make a Booking as soon as possible.

You are welcome to Request a Quotation for your preferred style of country accommodation, you can also request further information on visitor activities such as horse riding, 4x4 wheel driving, golf, mountain biking, tramping and fishing. We also suggest you read our F.A.Q page for further information.

Families are always welcome at Glenmac and our terrific selection of exciting outdoor pursuits is guaranteed to keep the entire family entertained. Evenings can be spent relaxing in the family living room, watching TV, reading a magazine or playing cards.

Rural holidays are a wonderful opportunity for overseas tourists to experience life on a genuine 'Kiwi' farm and an enjoyable way for New Zealanders to participate in a unique vacation. Tour the farm at your leisure, watch professional sheep shearers hard at work, laugh at the playful antics of lambs during Spring and marvel at the speed and intelligence of our friendly sheep dogs as they help muster the sheep.

If you love nature you'll love Glenmac farmstay with wonderful photography opportunities galore! Imagine lying in the fresh, lush evening grass, gazing up into the clear night sky at the bright stars above, they feel so close that you believe you can reach out and touch them!

Our location and farm access is easy to navigate via road. We are situated midway between Duntroon and Kurow on highway 83. If you don’t have your own transport we can arrange pick ups from Oamaru. The Magic Bus will also drop off and pick up at Glenmac.

New Zealand is a unique and beautiful travel destination that provides wonderful year round activities and attractions. Please read our general tourism New Zealand Information to help you plan your next holiday. Don’t forget to read our Testimonials and see what other guests say about their Glenmac farmstay experience.

Please do not hesitate to Contact Us if you have any questions, or email us directly at glenmac@farmstaynewzealand.co.nz or find out what is happening on the farm by visiting our Message Board or join our mailing list.

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