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The Flying Fox

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Whanganui River Rd, Wanganui, New Zealand
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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Wellington, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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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

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Port Lincoln, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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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

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London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2011
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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.

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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2010
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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

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Beijing
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2009
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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

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Wellington, NZ
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2004
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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

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Whanganui River Rd, Wanganui, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR3,344 - 8,805

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