Smiths Farm Holiday Park
Havelock
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Smiths Farm Holiday Park
A boutique style holiday park centrally located in the Marlborough Sounds.
Smiths Farm was developed in 1997 by Chris and Barbara Faulls. Situated on Barbara's family farm, guests can relax and soak up the sights and sounds of paradise or opt to explore the wonderful local area.
Wander through the farm to the bush walk that leads you to a big waterfall. Try our night time adventure and visit the glow worms in their magical dell. Feed the pet animals and just enjoy being in the country in a unique part of NZ.
Just 3km away at Anakiwa is the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Talk to Chris and Barbara about options for walking, mountain biking or kayaking on the Queen Charlotte Track or in the Queen Charlotte Sound itself.
Take a mail boat cruise, hop on a scenic cruise or a mussel cruise or pilot your own boat at your leisure.
The Waikakaho Walkway is also just a few kilometres away and you can explore the old goldmining area of Cullensville.
If that doesn't take your fancy, then drive the 40minutes to Blenheim and either self drive around the many vineyards and attractions or hop onboard a guided tour. Sample some of the amazing fresh food at the many excellent restaurants and cafes or visit the Saturday artisan's market or the Farmers market on Sunday.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock |
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Open all year. Summer season 8am-8pm. Late arrivals will need to notify us of your intended time of arrival.
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Reviews
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5.0/5
Quiet farm for camping of all types on the private farm of the family in a valley between mountains.
Clean Facilities and warm muffins as a welcome gift and some food to feed the sheep and goats. 30 minute walk to a waterfall (with glowworms at night).
Check out by 10:30 AM. Loved our stay!
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5.0/5
Toller Platz mit viel Grün.
Herzliche Begrüßung mit Muffins. Sanitäreinrichtungen sind sauber. Kurzer Spaziergang zum Wasserfall direkt vom Platz, auf dem Rückweg dann mit Glühwürmchen.
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen.
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5.0/5
We had an early morning ferry to catch in Picton.
This camping ground is less than an hour's drive away from the ferry terminal so, for us, was a convenient stop.
We were welcomed with fresh muffins and overfed farm animals. Turned out to be a relaxing environment. We had a small cabin with access to the shared facilities. Everything was clean and well thought out.
The only issue was that the cabin had no ventilation unless a door or window was opened. And these had no insect screens. Otherwise a great accommodation.
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5.0/5
We stayed very very well there.
The owner is super friendly and helpful.
Every evening (except saturdays) Kerstin offers wood fired pizza - very delicous!
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5.0/5
Worth to stay here!
With the checkin we got warm Muffins.
Lovely location close to Picton!
Check it out
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5.0/5
Lovely, peaceful spot and great facilities.
I was given a very nice warm muffin on arrival and food to feed the sheep, goat and pigs. There is also a very friendly hen wandering around. Very clean and the staff, Chris and Barbara are lovely to deal with. Barbara deduced that I was a gardener and brought me over a vase of flowers from her garden - a wonderful gesture and very much appreciated. I have very much enjoyed my stay and met very pleasant travellers from the US, France and Germany. Thank you, Chris and Barbara for a wonderful start to my trip.
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5.0/5
Fantastic stay here, I had a self contained unit opposite the animals.
Barbara was super friendly and helpful, gave me a warm muffin on arrival and even dropped some of us to the tavern for dinner. Lovely and clean. Halfway between Havelock and Picton if you want to break the walk or ride.
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5.0/5
We have already been to many campsites in New Zealand, this one is definitely one of the best, and a stay here is highly recommended!
The place is particularly suitable for families, there are some animals that you can feed, you get some food when you check-in (apart from the delicious muffins). Barbara and Chris are very warm hosts, always available if you have a question or concern. It's their hospitality that makes the place special. The facilities are clean and ever works as it should. Apart from the animals there is a small playground. The campsite is very conveniently located for cycling tours or simply for a stop between Picton and Nelson. We've already been here twice and will definitely come back!
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5.0/5
Just confirming what other people said about this great campsite and the owners.
In addition:
+ Do not miss the waterfall and the worms. For somebody who hadn't witnessed this before, it was an unforgettable experience.
+ On my own in July
/!\ the owners took the pain to carefully mark the path with reflectant material, and even to equippe parts with a rope, but obviously don't expect the classic DOC gravel/board trail! Hiking shoes quite important if wet and a torch light absolutely essential
- The road is quite close (but not much traffic)
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5.0/5
Quiet farm for camping of all types on the private farm of the family in a valley between mountains.
Clean Facilities and warm muffins as a welcome gift and some food to feed the sheep and goats. 30 minute walk to a waterfall (with glowworms at night).
Check out by 10:30 AM. Loved our stay!
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5.0/5
We had an early morning ferry to catch in Picton.
This camping ground is less than an hour's drive away from the ferry terminal so, for us, was a convenient stop.
We were welcomed with fresh muffins and overfed farm animals. Turned out to be a relaxing environment. We had a small cabin with access to the shared facilities. Everything was clean and well thought out.
The only issue was that the cabin had no ventilation unless a door or window was opened. And these had no insect screens. Otherwise a great accommodation.
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5.0/5
Toller Platz mit viel Grün.
Herzliche Begrüßung mit Muffins. Sanitäreinrichtungen sind sauber. Kurzer Spaziergang zum Wasserfall direkt vom Platz, auf dem Rückweg dann mit Glühwürmchen.
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen.
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5.0/5
We stayed very very well there.
The owner is super friendly and helpful.
Every evening (except saturdays) Kerstin offers wood fired pizza - very delicous!
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5.0/5
Worth to stay here!
With the checkin we got warm Muffins.
Lovely location close to Picton!
Check it out
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5.0/5
Fantastic stay here, I had a self contained unit opposite the animals.
Barbara was super friendly and helpful, gave me a warm muffin on arrival and even dropped some of us to the tavern for dinner. Lovely and clean. Halfway between Havelock and Picton if you want to break the walk or ride.
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5.0/5
Lovely, peaceful spot and great facilities.
I was given a very nice warm muffin on arrival and food to feed the sheep, goat and pigs. There is also a very friendly hen wandering around. Very clean and the staff, Chris and Barbara are lovely to deal with. Barbara deduced that I was a gardener and brought me over a vase of flowers from her garden - a wonderful gesture and very much appreciated. I have very much enjoyed my stay and met very pleasant travellers from the US, France and Germany. Thank you, Chris and Barbara for a wonderful start to my trip.
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5.0/5
We have already been to many campsites in New Zealand, this one is definitely one of the best, and a stay here is highly recommended!
The place is particularly suitable for families, there are some animals that you can feed, you get some food when you check-in (apart from the delicious muffins). Barbara and Chris are very warm hosts, always available if you have a question or concern. It's their hospitality that makes the place special. The facilities are clean and ever works as it should. Apart from the animals there is a small playground. The campsite is very conveniently located for cycling tours or simply for a stop between Picton and Nelson. We've already been here twice and will definitely come back!
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5.0/5
Just confirming what other people said about this great campsite and the owners.
In addition:
+ Do not miss the waterfall and the worms. For somebody who hadn't witnessed this before, it was an unforgettable experience.
+ On my own in July
/!\ the owners took the pain to carefully mark the path with reflectant material, and even to equippe parts with a rope, but obviously don't expect the classic DOC gravel/board trail! Hiking shoes quite important if wet and a torch light absolutely essential
- The road is quite close (but not much traffic)
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5.0/5
I went here due to the road up to Mistletoe Bay being shut down due to severe damage.
Glad I did! The folks running the place were so friendly and helpful. Facilities super clean and plenty of toilets and shower. The glow worm hike was incredibly cool and I was happy to make some friends while wandering around in the dark forest (definitely a better experience with some company). Highly recommend.
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4.0/5
Peaceful, lovely birdsong, fabulous waterfall walk, spotless facilities and really welcoming owner!
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5.0/5
Great base for visiting the Sounds.
Kids enjoyed feeding the animals and running around the open green spaces. Delicious muffins on arrival. Went above and beyond in helping our large group get to and from our water taxi at Anakiwa. Amazingly helpful and hospitable.
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5.0/5
Wish we’d stayed longer!
Came here for one night as convenient for the ferry. But we loved the location and the camp site. Good, clean facilities. Make sure you feed the animals (don’t turn your back on the goat!) And take the waterfall walk… you’ll need good boots, persevere with the trail as you can get right under the falls. And time it right so you see the glow worms on the walk back. Terrific.
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5.0/5
FLAWLESS.
We stayed one night in an RV and would have loved to have stayed on. Got a warm welcome and warm muffins, along with animal feed for the sheep and goat.
Toilets / shower: so clean and secure. Holiday park standard and they withstood a visiting school.
Laundry: clothes came out great.
I recommend the walk to the waterfall in your hiking boots. It will be a bit slippery if wet and there’s a rope to help you uphill on the final stretch but I managed it as a complete beginner.
This was a real highlight on our road trip of the north and south. A cosy but spacious site that offers up the beauty of this land.
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5.0/5
The warmest welcome we have had on all our travels.
Welcome warm muffins and feed for the animals. Great walk to the waterfalls and good facilities
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5.0/5
Undoubtedly the best hospitality in NZ!
You get muffins upon arrival and even a bag of treats dor the farm animals. Great facilities and what’s best is that the farm has its very own beautiful waterfall and glow worms just a short hike directly from the back of the farm. What a gem!
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5.0/5
Amazing place, lovely hosts.
Farm animals and glowworm walk on campsite. Wish we stayed longer.
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5.0/5
Best place we stayed on the south island, quiet, and muffins on arrival were great after a long drive in the morning.
There was a great little hike to a waterfall with a glow worms when dark. They also have sheeps, goats, and pigs that you canfeed! We would absolutely stay here again. Overall and amazing location and great staff!
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5.0/5
Great campsite so close to Anikawa and the Queen Charlotte Track.
Nothing beats Barbara and Chris’s awesome kiwi hospitality with fresh muffins on arrival and feed for animals. A short walk to the waterfall and glow worms is a must. What a treat having private waterfalls at the campsite. Facilities are clean and modern. Campsite was full end of December (post Christmas) but wasn’t crowded. Thanks for the awesome stay!
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5.0/5
Absolutely awesome place to camp.
Such awesome host's, even greeted with warm yummy Banana Muffins.
Fantastic walk to the waterfall.
Thanks ladies, we really enjoyed our stay.
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5.0/5
One of my fav campsites on our trip we had warm muffins on arrival and got given animal food.
Went for a walk at dusk to see the gloworms which were many and very impressive. Definitely take the torch that is offered on loan from the owners and wear some good shoes can get slippery.
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5.0/5
Greeted with a warm muffin straight out of the oven and some feed for me to give to the animals.
Most welcomed I’ve felt at any site on my travels so far. And an incredible walk up the back of the farm. Definitely recommend this spot.
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5.0/5
Just wanted to share how awesome this campsite is!
We were welcomed by hot and delicious home made muffins. The owners provided food for feeding the animals, yes free farm tour! The owners are lovely people very welcoming. There is a private walk from the campsite which gives access to gloworms and waterfalls. The facilities are very clean. One of the best sites I’ve ever been to :)
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5.0/5
Stayed 1 night as I was just passing through.
Very nice place with clean facilities, friendly owners that made the experience very personal with providing a delicious home made muffin at arrival and giving me a bag of food for animals! Unfortunately haven't done the glow warms waterfall, but I bet it's a great thing to do either! Definitely I would stay again.
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5.0/5
Incredible stay!
I was looking at a farm stay and I'm so happy that I spent time in that special place. The owners are lovely people very welcoming, they took the time to introduce me to their farm and the animals. Decilious home made sweets are offered to every guests and the owners are providing food for feeding the animals which is a very funny and adorable experience! Their is a private walk from the campsite which gives access to gloworms.
The facilities are very cosy, pretty and clean. There is also a fire place in the living room which was perfect for a winter stay. This place was so enjoyable I decided to extend my stay.
I truly believe that the accommodation is where begins a great travel and I would recommend that place to anyone.
Thank you for your hospitality and I'll definitely come back.
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4.0/5
I stayed in a self-contained unit.
Quality linens, I always like that. The common kitchen/living room is new and well organised with a sheltered outside area.
The managers are very helpful.
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5.0/5
One of my favourite places I’ve stayed in the entire South Island.
Friendly lovely people, welcome muffins and you can feed the adorable animals! Plus there’s incredible bird life. That’s not to mention the gorgeous glow worm and waterfall track through the woods which is a definite highlight. Lovely spot for star gazing as well. Facilities are good, clean, showers are hot. What more could you want?
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5.0/5
Thank you Barbara and Chris!
Who let us stay with you during lock-down! 2 weeks at your farm felt like the best holiday! Familyfriendly with animals, traks, small waterfall. But most of all we felt part of the family. And Barbara and Chris did more than they had to to make us feel welcome during tuff times. We were isolated in the best place! Thank you again!
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5.0/5
Everything good!
Nice and short walk into the forest where you can spot some glowworms.