21 Oct 2011
After working hard for three days, we decided to escape from the busy hustle Christchurch city during the weekends. We checked out from Rucksacker BBH and headed to Akaroa with all our belongings.
I did have a thought of not going back after that. I started to apply for other jobs and asked about working for accommodation in other towns nearby.
When we arrived in Onuku Farm Hostel, I was so fancy in it that I asked the manager, Gemma about working for accommodation at the moment when we checked in. We were glad to hear that we were welcomed to work if we would like to stay here.
Onuku Farm Hostel has 1000 acres and 2000 sheeps. It used to have a working farm years back. I was captivated by its advertising poster that I saw in Rucksacker BBH. In the poster, there was a rainbow and a slogan 'It is not just a stay, it is a destination'. We made the right choice. Onuku Farm Hostel didn't let us down.
The House Area
The Camp site
There were peacocks, cows, sheep, chicken, camping ground, and van park. There were also a few private tracks which were only opened to the guests. It was definitely my ideal place to stay as I can always do the track as my daily exercise. Onuku has become my home sweet home in New Zealand since then.
The Ridge walk
It takes you to an altitude of 450m. You are at the highest point on the farm where you get great views of both-the farm and Akaroa Harbour. Allow 40min one way. It is my favourite track among all.
Look out rock
On the way of ridge walk, it takes you to the lookout rock. The rock is a great vantage point over Akaroa Harbour and was used as a lock at by Maori. The whole trip takes about one hour.
Swimming beach
It is a steep walk which brings you down to the beach. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes one way. It is also an ideal place to catch mussels.
Reserve walk
It is a relatively gentle walk to the reserve. You get fantastic views of the rugged cliffs on the farm and the head lands in the distance.
Fishing beach
A split from Reserve Walk which brings you to the fishing spot.
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