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SLEEP LIKE A HOBBIT

SLEEP IN A TRAIN

SLEEP IN A PLANE

SLEEP IN A SHIP

Experience an exceptional farm-stay motel near Waitomo Caves, the most unique Waikato accommodation available. Our world-renowned Waitomo Motels include a Train Motel, a Plane Motel and the Hobbit Motels. All of the units at Woodlyn Park are beautifully furnished self-contained and situated in the central North Island, only 2 hours from Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo and just 2 minutes from Waitomo Caves - they are a "must stay" for your New Zealand accommodation. Woodlyn Park is in the middle of a working farm and also has New Zealand's first Kiwi Culture Show using the audience to bring our history and heritage alive on stage in the most hilarious show you will ever see.

WORLD UNIQUE MOTELS

World's First Hobbit Motels open at Woodlyn Park in Waitomo. Built along side the now well-established Train Carriage and Aeroplane Motels, the Hobbits add yet another dimension to this unique complex.

  Worlds First Hobbit Motel

THe Hobbit Motel Units

Inside the Hobbit Motel

Hobbit kitchen and dining

 

Unique stage arena for Billy Black's Kiwi Culture Show, this complex is now drawing people from all corners of the world to view or participate in the truly unique New Zealand experience.

The Hobbits, like the other motels available at Woodlyn Park, are all self-contained with kitchens and own shower toilet facilities can accommodate between 2-6 people.

Each has specially designed furniture and decor and having been built using polystyrene blocks they have added warmth in the winter and a cooling effect in summer.

The two units available each have a separate room with two sets of bunks and a double bed in the main living area.

Hobbit WindowExperience the unique stay in The Hobbit Motel for only $195/night per couple!  Extra people are $15 each.

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Rail Car Accommodation  

SLEEP IN A TRAIN

Only 900 metres from the Waitomo Caves Village and 2 minutes from the Glow Worm Caves is our unique accommodation on board "The Waitomo Express".

A 1950's rail car beautifully refurbished into a completely self-contained motel unit, situated on farmland with farm animals and bird life adding to the stunning scenery.

Your own piece of private paradise while you visit Waitomo.

Want to experience a farm stay?

We are in the middle of a farm surrounded by farm animals and bird life. The whole accommodation block will be yours when you book, offering privacy and tranquillity for your stay!

You can also walk to Billy Black's Kiwi Culture Show.

Picture of the Waitomo Express Rail Car AccommodationGreat accommodation at a great price makes this unique, quiet and modern accommodation an affordable option for your holiday.

The Waitomo Express - Train sleeps up to 4 people with 1 double bed in own room then 2 single beds.

Accommodation cost for the train is $160 per couple per night, $15 per extra person.

This amazingly unique accommodation is very popular - so be sure to book.

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Picture of the Waitomo Express Rail Car Accommodation



Train Accommodation





STAY IN A PLANE

"A WORLD FIRST"

A 1950's Bristol Freighter fully refurbished into 2 beautiful self-contained motel units.

Plane Accommodation
Picture of the 1950's Bristol Freighter Accommodation


Picture of the 1950's Bristol Freighter Accommodation

PART OF OUR HISTORY
This plane was one of the last Allied planes out of Vietnam. Possibly the only accommodation of its type in the world. Beautifully decorated, this unique accommodation is surprisingly affordable for your stay in wonderful Waitomo.

Stay with us and children receive a FREE PASS to the Kiwi House.
With your accommodation we can book any caving adventures, black water rafting, 4x4 bike riding and horse riding.

Also FREE glow-worm walk in the evening.

There is two separate units in the Plane the Cockpit Unit which can sleep up to 4 people it has a double bed and a sofa that pulls out to a large single -  up in the cockpit there is no floor space other than bed and pilot seats, this is more suitable for kids as it has a very low ceiling, this unit cost $175 per double and $15 for each extra person. To get to the cockpit you have to climb a steep ladder, we recommend children be over 6- 7 years old to climb this safely. Unit has very little floor space in main area.

Tail Unit of the Plane can sleep up to 4 people it has a double bed and a set of bunks (bunks are slightly narrower than a normal size bunk & has a steep ladder up to the top bunk.) the price for this is $160 per double and $15 for each extra person.

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stay in a plane





STAY IN A SHIP

WWII Patrol Boat, a Fairmile Ship built in 1942 in Auckland and now the latest motel attraction at Woodlyn Park.

Plane Accommodation
Waitanic Ship Motel Unit


Waitanic Ship

PART OF OUR HISTORY
This boat is part of New Zealand's History as 12 were built for anti submarine patrol in the Islands during WWII and only a couple survived including this one, The Motunui, which is now renamed as The Waitanic.

Waitanic Ship Motel Unit 1 - The Captains Room is 3 levels, top level is living/dinning room with couch that folds out to a double bed, full kitchen, small bathroom and own small deck. 2nd level contains master bedroom with queen-size bed and own deck. 3rd level is 2 rooms with 2 single beds in each and Main Bathroom. The Captains Room is $225 per double. Extra people are $15 each.

Waitanic Ship Motel Unit 2 - The Britanic Room can sleep up to 4 people. The upstairs room contains a queen-size bed and down stairs there are two single beds. This unit is available for $190 per double. Extra people are $15 each

Waitanic Ship Motel Unit 3 - The Titanic Room can sleep up to 6 people. Upstairs there is a luxurious super king-size bed and down stairs there are two rooms with two single beds in each room. This unit is available for $190 per couple. Extra people are $15 each.

Waitanic Ship Motel Unit 4 - The Honeymoon Room with a super king-size bed, and to make your honeymoon something special a double spa bath downstairs to relax in. This unit costs $200 for a couple.

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