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Waitomo Big Bird Bed & Breakfast

17 Waitomo Caves Road | Rd 7, Otorohanga, New Zealand
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4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
January 20, 2012 -
Lorna F
January 17, 2012 -
Alison M
 
 
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Lorna F
Auckland, New Zealand
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12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Our room in the farmstay was large and comfortable with a huge comfy bed! The decor is dated (like staying at your grandmas) but it adds to its charm of the place. We took the farm tour with the lovely Ann who is clearly dedicated to her animals each of which we introduced to, the most memorable being Caroline the... More

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Alison M
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

We chose this accommodation because we didn't want to pay a fortune. The older kids thought the bungalow was great and was just as good as some more expensive places we had stayed in. It had everything we needed (we don't really need a good TV on holiday). The beds were really comfy. As others have said, it isn't luxury... More

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toulousekittie
Mystic, Connecticut
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

We, two couples, stayed two nights in this working farm's bungalow. The hosts, Ann and Ross, are very warm, friendly people. The farm is populated with a variety of exotic and typical barnyard animals which Ann clearly loves caring for. She happily gives tours and shares experiences about raising her two- and four-legged friends. Between guests and her animals, she... More

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Captain_Krabs
Paris, France
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31 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

Big Bird provides a farmstay experience. The hosts started their business as a farm mainly with ostrich and have several other extraordinary animals. We had a tour of the farm and got to meet Victoria, the famous ostrich who is really beautiful and impressive! We also saw a 4 day old baby goat which was so cute, mini cows, Sophie... More

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StephenNorthernNV
Northern NV
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

Ever walk into an establishment and think to yourself that you've some how been here before, even though you know it is your first visit? For me, it was like walking into my grandma's house in rural Oklahoma. Everything is dated with lots of nicknacks occupying every nook and cranny. Don't be looking for your flat screen TV with 200... More

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Rustyamber
Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2011

We stayed at Big Bird for 2 nights during a 10 day holiday in the north island. We stayed in the Bungalow and there was lots of space for the 4 of us. To be honest the furniture is a bit dated and the cleanliness in places wasn't perfect the room also had a musty smell. However the beds were... More

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CasendraNg
Malaysia
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17 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2011

We were running late when arrived at big bird, it was Ann's dinner time! Yet we received a very warm welcome and a great accomodation. The room & place is clean & tidy and the heater keep us warm! Best is the farm tour, we've got to participate and experience it, love it! More

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Richardrobertson
Taupo, New Zealand
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7 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2011

We booked but did not stay. The place needs a make over Not clean and had a musty smell about it Host was fine and ok if you have kids who like animals More

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RobinSue
Whangarei, New Zealand
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15 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2011

Our party of 3 women enjoyed our stay at the Big Bird B and B. The hosts were lovely and very friendly, and we particulary enjoyed the tour of the farm. We saw ostriches and ostrich chicks in addition to the miniature animals, and tasted an ostrich egg for breakfast!! Ross recommended a cave tubing adventure for me when mine... More

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pokemon35
Wellington, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2011

perfect place for people who value people's value in life more than material value, but I was very happy with material value too! we stayed in one of room in main house, it was very clean, room was so spacey and the bed may have been more comfortable than my own home bed! bath room was clean, ostrich egg omelet... More

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