Glenmac Farmstay
Glenmac is a high country merino sheep and beef cattle farm spread over 1583 hectares. Nestled in the quiet Waitaki Valley, the family farm is 60km’s from Oamaru and 15km’s from Kurow township.
Your hosts Kaye and Keith welcome you and guarantee an enjoyable and relaxing holiday experience for all visitors to their friendly high country farm accommodation. Glenmac have provided information on local activities including tramping, mountain biking, local winery, fossil trail, hot tubs and much more to help you plan a great holiday. Take a look at our Waitaki Valley & Kurow blog for an overview on great Things to Do, Nearby Town, plus Walks and Tracks – and don’t forget to check out the below photo gallery for a glimpse of the true natural beauty of the district.
An affordable range of farm style accommodation is available to suit the budget and requirements of independent travellers and families to our rural South Island destination.
You are welcome to request a quotation or Make a Booking for your preferred style of country accommodation, you can also request further information on visitor activities which are available either on farm or in the local area , such as horse riding, 4×4 wheel driving, golf, mountain biking, tramping/hiking, fishing (guide available), fossil trail, winery (sample locally grown wines), visit the penguins etc.
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From the Blog
Internet Access
New Zealand has embraced the World Wide Web with a zeal and enthusiasm. Cyber cafes are widely distributed throughout the country to enable visitors to keep in touch with friends and relatives back home. Many hostels and backpackers have Internet rooms or booths, which are usually available.
Electricity
New Zealand’s swift-flowing rivers dissect steep, broken country making them ideal for generating cheap hydro power. The vast amount of energy contained in major river systems like the Waikato and the Clutha has been tapped through a series of hydro dams. The stored water is converted.
Clothing
New Zealand dress code is pretty much a reflection of the casual Kiwi lifestyle. Living the good life in ‘Godzone’ as Kiwis describe ‘God’s Own Country’, means dressing informally. This easy-going lifestyle is exemplified by the popular, sizzling backyard barbecue. To dress ‘a la mode’ in this situation.
Regional Weather
Prevailing westerly winds have a major effect on our climate bringing warm, moisture-laden air in from the Tasman Sea. The South Island’s Southern Alps act as a barrier, creating annual rainfall of up to 7000 mm on the West Coast. By contrast the Canterbury Plains, lying in the rain shadow.