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Picnic Spots
- 12Woodville Ferry ReserveWoodvilleA beautiful place near the Manawatu Gorge, a great place in summer for swimming and a picnic with the family. Self contained motorhomes are welcome to stay, toilets are available
- 23Pahiatua Carnival ParkPahiatuaBeautiful area with bush walks and a park for children, you can also camp there.
- 32Waihi FallsPongaroalovely peaceful spot, amazing waterfall and bush walks, picnic tables and toilets available.
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Golf in Tararua
- 12Dannevirke Golf ClubDannevirkeWell maintained course with 18 holes of golf. Green surroundings and friendly atmosphere, they also have camping facilities for $10.00 per person per night.
- 21Eketahuna Golf ClubEketahunaGreat country golf course, for a quick round try ‘The Sheep Track’ which takes 60 - 90 minutes
- 32Pahiatua Golf ClubMangatainokaWell presented course in the heart of the country and near the Tui Brewery. 18 Hole Par 3 course available, a real hidden jewel
- 41Cape Turnagain Golf ClubHerbertvilleLocated close to Herbertville Beach , a beautiful 9 hole course
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A fun outing with the kids
- 12Waihi FallsPongaroaBeautiful waterfalls, lovely bush walk and picnic area, perfect for family outings and camping overnight if you are self contained
- 22Dannevirke Fantasy CaveDannevirkeAn amazing world of magic, puppet animations, fairy tales and nursery rhymes. A perfect place to visit for both young and old, run by volunteers who do an amazing job.
- 35Middleton Model RailwayEketahunaHuge model railway. Fun for adults and children. The hosts are really lovely and Colin has a wealth of knowledge about trains.
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My favourite cafes
- 12Windfarm Bakery & CafeWoodvilleGreat coffee, very reasonably priced fresh food including sandwiches, cakes, savouries and fresh rolls.. Lovely friendly hosts
- 25Bridge CafePahiatuaA great location near the Manawatu Gorge Walks, lovely atmosphere with great food, sit outside and listen to the birds and enjoy wonderful coffee in relaxing surroundings,
- 32Cafe 88WoodvilleDelicious variety of food with an outdoor area to sit in the sun
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Best spots for out of town visitors
- 15Pukaha Mount BruceOpakiTo be able to see some of New Zealand’s wildlife up close and learn about our wildlife, flora and fauna from the amazing interactive displays.
- 25Tui BreweryMangatainokaFull of history, you can do a tour of the Brewery and learn how Tui beer is made, they also have a shop that sells all things Tui and a café that serves delicious food. On the last Sunday of the month they have ‘Tunes under the Tower’ where local bands perform while you relax in the garden bar
- 32New Zealand Natural ClothingNorsewoodNew Zealand inspired, designed and manufactured clothing and footwear. All products are made of the finest quality natural fibres, delivering supreme comfort and wearability with minimal care. Brands include New Zealand Natural Clothing, Norsewear socks, MKM, Thunderpants, and Classic Sheepskins, Swanndri,Driza-bone, and My Merino. We also have a great range of Tui products. T-shirts to gnomes.