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. More

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

We stayed here on our wedding night. This place is truly amazing. All of the little details are sorted, it's beautifully appointed and so very comfortable. Having a whole house to yourself and the little breakfast pack in the morning was an added treat! Very highly reccomended. More

I took my husband here for an anniversary weekend. Although located in the country it is close to Christchurch, Hanmer Springs and 5 minutes to some very nice restaurants and wineries. The "cottage" is beautifully furnished with top quality finishings. We were provided with pantry provisions and a breakfast box, which included the most sumptuous home made treats. There was... More