If you can stay more than a night DO IT. One is definitely not enough. John and Annette are the most hospitable and friendliest hosts I've ever encountered. Getting there is off the beaten track. The cable car is a must. It's such a kitsch way to get in there. The cottages themselves are authentically rustic, but not at all... More

Awesome place, great location and view from every point, royalty food, more than friendly staff and fantastic dog. Look for a place to rest? try the fire-bath looking at the stars or go for a bush walk at the rithm of the hundreds diferent birds. Ecofriendly Relax.

Arriving by flying fox was the intoduction to a fabulous family weekend. The property is nestled into the hillside above the river, providing beautiful views of the river itself. Our cottage was extremely comfortable and cosy with a number of areas to simply sit and relax and soak in the view or cuddle up with a good book, mag or... More

We three sisters, Pam, Nell and Jill, spent two beautiful nights and days at the Flying Fox. Rustic and unspoilt, comfortable and cosy, it certainly is a little slice of paradise. The James K cabin wrapped us together and for a couple of days we escaped the rest of the world. We wandered along the path through the garden and... More

We stayed for just one night in the Glory Cart and thoroughly enjoyed it. The river road is a beautiful drive, and then you cross the river on theflying fox to the other side. It is extremely well set up and the owners are great. Perfect for a peaceful night or two and a few lovely walks from the garden.

Amazing place! Over the river by a 'flying fox' - a cabin suspended on a cable to be met by John who is an ex-hippy and one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. Despite of (or because of?) his background he runs an excellent, comfortable place which is a dream to stay at. There is a small... More

I almost don't want to review The Flying Fox for fear it'll get too popular... but for the sake of Annette and John, I will. We stayed for 2 nights in December, and loved it. Accessible from the beautiful Whanganui River Road only by cable car (the flying fox) or river, The Flying Fox is peaceful, beautiful and a joy.... More

Amazing placeDevine foodWonderful hostsThe perfect place to get away from it all, kick back and relax. Stunning scenery and did I mention the fantastic food!This is where you go for a nice romantic weekend for two, or a catch trip with your girlfriends. There is no TV or radio - just a river, and NZ nature at its best.You will... More