Special Attractions and Activities Nearby
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.