Moketenui Shearers Quarters is located at Mangapehi. Benneydale - 5 min drive south. Petrol and small convenience shop. The Timber Trail - Pureora Forest Park. 85km mountain bike ride that can be done over 1 - 2 days. Only 20mins to the start of the trail at 'Pureora', and a mere 40mins to both the middle 'Piropiro' and the end 'Ongarue'. Shuttles can collect you from the door. I can put you in touch with shuttles that know our place. There are also many walks and other trails in the area. Te Kuiti - 20 min drive north on SH30 Closest shopping centre. Large New World supermarket Pharmacy Information centre Stoked Eatery in the old railway station open for lunch and dinner. Waitomo - 35mins drive north Huhu restaurant Waitomo caves Adventure caving activities Piopio - 25min drive north west Fat Pigeon Cafe Night Owl restaurant Piopio Orchard - fresh berries in season and real fruit ice creams/smoothies Hairy Feet - the scenic farm location used for the troll and campfire scenes in the Hobbit: Unexpected Journey. Also close for day trips to Taupo, Rotorua, New Plymouth and National Park.