Title: Visit Kowai Bush: Best of Kowai Bush Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kowai Bush](https://expedia.ca/Kowai-Bush-Hotels.d553248635926198330.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kowai Bush](https://expedia.ca/Kowai-Bush-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198330.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Kowai Bush Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kowai-Bush.d553248635926198330.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kowai Bush Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kowai-Bush.d553248635926198330.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kowai Bush ## Travel Guide ## Visit Kowai Bush Things to do - Kowai Bush Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kowai Bush ![Oxford Village Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626742/b4c14519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Village Motels 57 Main Street Oxford Canterbury CA $116 CA $135 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Waimakariri River is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews) The room was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a great stay. Close to eateries in the town centre. Lovely friendly staff. Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=9626742&PinnedHotelID=9626742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198330) ![Porters Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939800/19939737/7bbc77a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Porters Lodge State Highway Castle Hill CA $142 CA $163 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this ski lodge in Castle Hill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porters Ski Area and Kura Tawhiti ... 9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews) Unreal scenery, tasty menu and drinks, comfortable lodging! A perfect getaway! Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=19939737&PinnedHotelID=19939737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198330) ![Darfield Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627300/9627286/9fe39796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Darfield Motel 23 South Terrace, State Highway Darfield CA $115 CA $132 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Darfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews) Everything we needed, laundry use at reasonable price and friendly staff, easy parking, very clean and up to date Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=9627286&PinnedHotelID=9627286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198330) [See all 36 properties in Kowai Bush](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198330) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sunrise Mountain View Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100650000/100642600/100642546/3b64b2f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunrise Mountain View Cabin Springfield Canterbury Stay at this cabin in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Waimak Alpine Jet and Mt Cheeseman Ski ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) This cabin/studio is quiet, no shops or streets to visit. Host is in farm house next door. About 10min drive to Springfield or 20mins to Oxford. Lovely and quiet self contained space. Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Sunrise-Mountain-View-Cabin.h100642546.Hotel-Information) ![Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118012500/118012488/ac710e73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away West Eyreton Canterbury Stay at this vacation home in Eyrewell Forest. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) We had a lovely stay at this tiny house, located about 35 km away from Christchurch. The place was very clean, cosy and well organised, and it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There was convenient parking right near the house, which made our stay very easy. The view was beautiful ... Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Eyrewell-Forest-Hotels-Saffrondaze-Farmstay-By-Tiny-Away.h118012488.Hotel-Information) ![Saffrondreams Farmstay by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118012500/118012478/56c4c13d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Saffrondreams Farmstay by Tiny Away West Eyreton Canterbury Stay at this vacation home in Eyrewell Forest. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.ca/Eyrewell-Forest-Hotels-Saffrondreams-Farmstay-By-Tiny-Away.h118012478.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kowai Bush](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635926198330&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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