Smiths Farm Holiday Park - Linkwater
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Working farm holiday park in Linkwater with private glow worm grotto and waterfall walk
Amenities & Activities
Smiths Farm Holiday Park offers exclusive access to private walking trails that lead to a waterfall and a glow worm grotto within the property. Guests can interact with farm animals including sheep, pigs, and goats, with free animal feed provided on arrival. The park provides a free pickup and drop-off service to the Anakiwa end of the Queen Charlotte Track and has facilities for mountain bike rentals and guided excursions.
Accommodation
The park offers self-contained cottages and studios with mountain and rural views, each featuring a private patio. Some units include a kitchenette and TV with satellite channels, while others provide access to shared kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities. Smiths Farm Holiday Park Linkwater received a Spirit of Hospitality Award finalist recognition and holds a Tripadvisor 5-star accommodation rating.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The property sits on a working beef farm in Linkwater, 5 minutes' drive from the Queen Charlotte Track at Anakiwa for kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. The shops and restaurants of Havelock are 15 minutes away, and the Picton Interislander ferry terminal is a 30-minute drive. The park's location also provides easy access to the Ngakuta Bay Recreation Reserve and the Pelorus Sound area.
Family-Friendly Features
Smiths Farm Holiday Park has an on-site children's playground and allows guests to pet and feed the farm animals. Families staying in self-contained rooms receive free animal feed and freshly baked muffins on arrival. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge area, and the property offers spacious powered and non-powered camping sites.
Nature & Wildlife Experiences
The park's private walking trails lead to a waterfall and a glow worm grotto, accessible after sunset with free torch rentals. Guests can stargaze at the Milky Way from the property, and the surrounding native bush offers hiking opportunities. The farm's location also provides excellent cycling tracks that connect to the broader Queen Charlotte Track network.
- Accommodation: Self-contained cottages, studios with mountain views & private patios
- Activities: Private waterfall walk & glow worm grotto on property
- Outdoors: Free Queen Charlotte Track pickup/drop-off, mountain bike rentals
- Family: Children's playground, pet farm animals with feed provided
- Location: 30 min from Picton ferry, 15 min to Havelock shops & restaurants
- Award: Spirit of Hospitality Award finalist, Tripadvisor 5-star rating
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
29 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed and 2 Bunk beds
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Room size:
50 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Room size:
12 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed and 3 Bunk beds
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor dining area
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Badminton
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Smiths Farm Holiday Park
| 💵 Lowest room price | 82 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 27.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Picton, PCN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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