Local & Nearby Activities
Nearby Activities
Winery
Sample the great wines available at our local Ohinemuri Winery (only a couple of minutes away) while enjoying a fantastic selection from their lunch menu.
Farm Visits
by arrangement.
WAIKINO (5 minutes east)
Historic train rides
travel from Waikino to Waihi and return. Enjoy a café meal at the Waikino station.
PAEROA (7 minutes north)
Antique shops
Stroll around the many antique shops in the 'Antique Town' of Paeroa
Golf course
Play a round at this great 18 hole golf course in a beautiful setting overlooking the Hauraki Plains.
Cafes
several cafes serving great coffee and meals including the famous "L&P" Café.
Restaurants
A good variety of restaurants, Indian, Chinese, Pizza, burger bar.
TE AROHA (20 minutes south)
Hot Water Mineral springs
A variety of relaxing private spa and larger pools.
WAIHI (15 minutes east)
Gold Mine
The Martha open pit mine right in the centre of Waihi – the largest open pit mine in a town in the southern hemisphere! Complete with on site information centre and museum.
WAIHI BEACH (25 minutes east)
Enjoy this beautiful long expanse of white sand beach - 10 minutes south east of WaihiWe are happy to help you plan your activities while you are enjoying your stay with us in the Karangahake Gorge.
Annual Events
Highland Games and Tattoo - 2nd Saturday in February Paeroa Domain Ceud Mile Failte.
The domain is transformed into the Scottish Highlands. Daytime traditional competitions, genealogy, food and a spectacular evening tattoo (which rivals Edinburgh) celebrate all things Scottish.
Battle of the Streets - 3rd Sunday in February main streets of Paeroa.
Come watch the motorbikes roar through the streets of Paeroa. This event guarantees a day of thrills and spills for the whole family. If speed and racing is your thing then Battle of the Streets is the event for you.
Paeroa Wildfood Wine & Art Festival - 3rd Sunday in March Held in Paeroa Domain.
The festival is all about being wild and adventurous. There are many unusual foods to try, a great selection of wines to taste and a large range of indoor and outdoor arts and crafts.
