Waipiata

Peter's Farm Lodge

Warm comfortable heritage accommodation at affordable prices.

Enjoy the ambience of a historical homestead with spectacular views over the Maniototo plain & surrounding mountain ranges. Peter's Farm Lodge was built in 1882 of mud brick and volcanic rock.

$85 per adult, $60 per child under 12 years, single room $105 per person

All guests get a free continental breakfast each morning.

Waipiata Country Hotel

Stunning Accommodation, Licensed Restaurant, Bistro & Bar with Alfresco Dining... just paces from the Otago Central Rail Trail and only 10km from the Art Deco town of Ranfurly. 

From $70 pp which includes a full continental breakfast.  Group rates are available.

Tregonnings Cottage

Tregonninng cottage was built in 1880 of mud brick and schist. This quaint cottage still stands strong today with remaining features like the original H.E SHACKLOCK ORION No.1 coal range and the 5 foot 8 inches doors which lead to the three bed rooms. 

$85 per adult, $60 per child under 12 years / minimum booking is $400 included occupancy of 5 people.

All guests get a free continental breakfast each morning.

Come and meet the friendly locals.  Ph: 03 444 9470

Grab a photo with the Waipiata man which is made of steel.

Cycle down the main street of Waipiata, which is only about 200 meters long. You will see one very small library, an original mud brick cottage, and two historical churches (one of which is made of the same rock as the Dunedin railway station). Both are now privately owned.

To find the historic Green Bridge, cycle through Waipiata’s main street and turn left at the end of the road. Keep on the tar seal road and you will soon come to the historic Green Bridge.

Drive to the building complex which is used to be Tuberculosis sanatorium located near the old gold mining town of Hamiltons at the eastern base of the Rock and Pillar range. This complex then became a Youth Centre and is now a Christian religious retreat called En Hakkore which is located about 7 km from Waipiata town.

Drive past the religious retreat, En Hakkore, to find Hamilton’s diggings. Carry on driving and you will find the restored Hamilton’s Cemetery with its spectacular views. This road carries on to Patearoa where you can drive in a loop back on the bottom road to Waipiata.

New Zealand’s third longest river, the 318km long Taeiri River, is close by and is popular for swimming, kayaking and fishing.

There are two tennis courts available for the general public to use.  

The remaining hubs for the local community are the bowling green and the Waipiata Hotel.

A public domain offers very basic facilities. A donation is recommended.

Two km’s past Waipiata towards Hyde is the only bridge over the Taieri River on the Trail. Freedom camping is permitted just past the bridge and toilets are provided. No fires. Contact DOC for further information.

Gate Prices: Adult $15, Children 10 -15 $5, Under 10 Free, Family pass $40

Contact : Kim Parker  03 444 9158, 021 108 6508. maniototorodeo@gmail.com

When: 25th Feb 2024

Where : From Ranfurly head along Charlemont Street East, turn right on to Stafford Street then left onto Waipiata Road, turn left on to Barneys Lane, drive right to the end and turn right onto Waipiata-Naseby Road. Rodeo grounds are on the right.