We stayed here for the last 2 days of our week in the South Island. Dry Paddocks lived up to its reputation. We did not want to go out once we arrived. Choosing which bedroom to sleep in was difficult as they both were superb. We will definitely come back, but next time we will bring friends we know will... More

A great place to celebrate a special occasion like our wedding anniversary (or any occasion). Everything was to an extremely high standard and all the little touches eg. Gillian had made an anniversary chocolate cake for us, which makes Dry Paddocks special. The cottage is self-catering which we like and the kitchen was well appointed with nothing missing. Even the... More

A great weekend spent with friends at Dry Paddocks. This really is 10 out of 10 across the board..... service, facilities, quality fittings, furniture and stunning breakie box! The local wineries definitely added to a perfect Waipara visit. Lunch at Pegasus Bay Winery a must (thanks for the recommendation Gillian).

This is an exquisite lodging in a building separate from the owners house. It is new, modern, and spectacularly decorated. It is a self-catering arrangement, but the "breakfast box" in the fridge is magnificent with free range eggs, manuka smoked bacon and English breakfast sausages. There is also assorted cereals, breads, yogurt, fruits, etc. We were there on February 14th... More

A great 2 night stay for our Anniversary. A nice experience of luxury. The guesthouse was well appointed, with everything we could of wished for in our stay.

We were nearly stunned by the level of luxury and attention to detail at Dry Paddocks. The drive up to the home is gorgeously adorned with fruit and nut trees and a clean, serene aesthetic. Gillian is a landscape designer, and it is evidenced throughout the property. The guest house features top of the line appliances, fixtures and furnishings. And... More

Everything was amazing! Can't imagine any place surpassing this. Just a perfect place for two couples traveling together; looking for a relaxing getaway in the Waipara Valley.

We stayed at Dry Paddocks for 2 nights in January and were thrilled with the experience. The location, the village, the warmth of the hospitality, the "extras" and, of course, the incredible food all surpassed our expectations. We would strongly recommend Dry Paddocks to couples/groups looking for a luxury getaway. It was great having so many quality wineries close by!... More

We own/operate a touring company and visited with Dry Paddocks to confirm our thoughts that it would be suitable for our future guests. What an amazing find!! Gillian and Neil (the owners/hosts of Dry Paddocks) were lovely, warm and welcoming and whilst we knew they were nearby if we needed them, they gave us complete privacy. Everything we could have... More