Flat Hills Tourist Park

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

Flat Hills Tourist Park is located on State Highway 1 in the beautiful Rangitikei Valley. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a flat-screen TV. A fridge is also featured, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. Towels and bed linen are included. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located close to the cabins (between 66 ft-197 ft away). The property has plenty of friendly farm animals to visit, a kids play area with jumping castle, maze, as well as an onsite cafe for you to enjoy breakfast and lunch. There is free Wifi, a campers lounge with flat-screen TV, book and games area, a kitchen and a communal BBQ area. Local attractions include the Whitecliff boulders and the Rangitikei River, great for fishing, kayaking and rafting. The ski fields are just over an hours drive away. Please note that the Cafe is closed on Tuesdays. This site has NO RECEPTION. Self Check in details are sent to you prior to your arrival.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Anna
New Zealand New Zealand
“The price was great value. Facilities were good. Cute animals nearby.”
Samuel
Indonesia Indonesia
“great breakfast , nice area , good food the big breakfast was very good, the toilet was clean, room comfortable, we were glad to feed the animals, friendly check in although i was late , the owner came to open the gate for us”
Diane
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location and their helpfulness. Place is a real bonus for families. Fantastic location to break the trip from Hamilton to Wellington. Showers hot - over and above to help us.”
O'connell
New Zealand New Zealand
“Hosts were welcoming and the environment was absolutely beautiful and well.managed.”
Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed, cosy pod, incredibly hot and powerful showers. Enjoyed a beautiful breakfast and free coffee.”
Hannah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing stay! Will definitely be coming back. Such a cute little cabin and well kept. Staff were wonderful and had everything we needed. Super kid friendly!!”
Kaya
Australia Australia
“Such a great place to stay right off the highway between Wellington and Taupō! The pods were super cute and really comfortable, with both a heater and a fan which made it perfect. The camp kitchen was cosy and had everything you could...”
Dennis
New Zealand New Zealand
“The pods were small but comfortable. They were warm and although the traffic noise was loud at night it did not bother us at all. The only thing I would have liked was a toilet inside. If it had been wet or winter weather, I would not have...”
Sumalinog
New Zealand New Zealand
“I like everything about the property. They have given us free fruits and it was delish as it is freshly picked. We stayed in the three cabins on my birthday and it was fun. The cabins are cute yet spacious enough to fit 4pax in one cabin....”
Marita
Norway Norway
“A cosy hut/pod with beautiful surroundings. It was a joy to meet the friendly animals and give them food provided from the owner. The shared areas (kitchen, showers etc) was clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!”

Managed by Flat Hills Cafe and Tourist Park

Company review score: 8.9Based on 2,375 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company info

Flat Hills was opened in 1985 as a cafe for people to stop in on those long journeys. Over the years it has been added to, extended, and become a popular stop for families and large groups of people. In 2015 the campground was added and opened, with the addition of the Pod Cabins in December 2016. In December 2025 Flat Hills was sold to Peckham Springs, who are passionate about the NZ holiday and camping experience, also owning 9 other accommodations in NZ, including many Top 10s. Cheryl and Jack took over management in March of 2026 and their passion lies in providing memorable kiwi experiences, especially through animal encounters!

Property info

Flat Hills is a family run cafe and campground with beautifully crafted Pod cabins situated on State Highway 1. The campground is an addition to an already popular cafe and the Pod cabins bring a kind of quaint hobbit like vibe to the area. Set in the amazing Rangitikei Valley we are surrounded by our friendly farm animals, kids play area with bouncy castle and even a maze...

Neighborhood info

The beautiful Rangitikei river which is great for fishing, kayaking and paddling is only minutes away. There are some great walks and cylcle trails and the golf chub is only 5 minutes down the road. The amazing Whitecliff Boulders are also only a few minutes away, then of course there is Gumboot throwing in the Gumboot capital of New Zealand-Taihape just 20 mins north of us. Ohakune and the ski fields are just over an hour away making it a great place to stay with plenty for all to do.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Flat Hills Cafe
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Flat Hills Tourist Park

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Flat Hills Tourist Park takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A 2.2% fee will be added to all credit transactions

Please inform Flat Hills Tourist Park of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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