Jose` & Neil’s guidebook
Sightseeing
You can walk down the farm race and through the paddocks to get to this lake boundary. There is a map of our property etc in the folder by the fridge. Great views overlooking Huntly township. Please remember to take all Health and Safety precautions.
Lake Waahi
You can walk down the farm race and through the paddocks to get to this lake boundary. There is a map of our property etc in the folder by the fridge. Great views overlooking Huntly township. Please remember to take all Health and Safety precautions.
Lake Hakanoa
Another nice walking track around a local lake
A native walk up the mountain range. Great view from top. There are 2 entranceways to the top. Ngaruawahia end is steeper, and a more difficult climb.
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Hakarimata Rail Trail & Walkway
223 Waingaro RdA native walk up the mountain range. Great view from top. There are 2 entranceways to the top. Ngaruawahia end is steeper, and a more difficult climb.
Meremere Dragway
Dragway RoadLocal dragstrip
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park and Event Centre
20 Hampton Downs RdLocal motorsport park.
Huntly Speedway
93 McVie RdLocal speedway track
Miranda Hot Springs
Nice hot pools and springs nearby
Coromandel Peninsula
Great area to visit, and not too far from here.
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadLovely walk to waterfall, near Raglan
Nikau Cave & Cafe
1770 Waikaretu Valley RdCafe` and caving experience
Hamilton Zoo
183 Brymer RdThe Base
Wairere DriveGreat shopping centre here.
Nice walking track around the man-made lake. Prevoiusly it was the site of Weavers mine coal extraction.
Lake Puketirini
Nice walking track around the man-made lake. Prevoiusly it was the site of Weavers mine coal extraction.
Hamilton Gardens
Lovely gardens well worth a visit.
Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve
Tauhei RoadLovely walking track only 30 minutes drive away from here.
Chartwell Shopping Centre
201 Hukanui RdNice smaller shopping mall
Rangiriri Paa
Waihi Beach
Ocean View Road1 hour, 22 minutes from here.
Auckland Airport
Ray Emery DriveI hour drive from here, depending on Auckland traffic.
Viaduct Basin
1 hour, 15 minutes drive from here, depending on Auckland traffic.
Food scene
A nice quaint village atmosphere, and cafe`s. Te Kauwhata Tavern also does meals for dinner and provides drinks.
Te Kauwhata
A nice quaint village atmosphere, and cafe`s. Te Kauwhata Tavern also does meals for dinner and provides drinks.
Rangiriri Hotel
8 Rangiriri RdNice place for a quiet drink and great meals
Smith & McKenzie Steak House
13 Lynden CtLovely meals available here
Hamilton Gardens Cafe
Cafe` in Hamilton gardens.
Rangiriri Heritage Cafe
Fixate Eatery - nice place for lunch etc.