Wendy's Guidebook

Wendy
Wendy's Guidebook

Sightseeing

A whole day' s fun! Definitely worth a whole days visit but also a cheaper rate for late afternoon visit. Great summertime waterpark with indoor heated water slides and pools and outdoor unheated lazy river and waterside. Also bumper boats, go carts, minitown, mini golf, Flying fox, train, picnic areas,
58 residents recomanen
Parc aquàtic Splash Planet
1001 Grove Rd
58 residents recomanen
A whole day' s fun! Definitely worth a whole days visit but also a cheaper rate for late afternoon visit. Great summertime waterpark with indoor heated water slides and pools and outdoor unheated lazy river and waterside. Also bumper boats, go carts, minitown, mini golf, Flying fox, train, picnic areas,
Drive to the top to enjoy the stunning view or park at the base and enjoy a walk to the redwoods then, if you are energetic, continue walking to the top. Our favourite route to top from redwoods is the "goat track" (blue). Don't forget your camera!
217 residents recomanen
Parc Te Mata
Te Mata Peak Road
217 residents recomanen
Drive to the top to enjoy the stunning view or park at the base and enjoy a walk to the redwoods then, if you are energetic, continue walking to the top. Our favourite route to top from redwoods is the "goat track" (blue). Don't forget your camera!
217 residents recomanen
Parc Te Mata
Te Mata Peak Road
217 residents recomanen
Pakowhai Regional Park
Pakowhai Road
Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
42 Percival Rd
Great for kids of all ages ( even in their 50s+)! Run by train enthusiasts in lovely park setting
Keirunga Park Railway
12 Puflett Rd
Great for kids of all ages ( even in their 50s+)! Run by train enthusiasts in lovely park setting
Exciting new playground with splash pad! (opened 21 Dec 2019) Also aviaries, duck pond, conservatory, Chinese gardens and oak trees around cricket fields
16 residents recomanen
Parc de Cornwall
Roberts Street
16 residents recomanen
Exciting new playground with splash pad! (opened 21 Dec 2019) Also aviaries, duck pond, conservatory, Chinese gardens and oak trees around cricket fields
Tractor trailer rides along beach front. A fun way to get to see the coastline and the gannets (started decades ago, reopened Dec 2019)
31 residents recomanen
Gannet Beach Adventures
475 Clifton Rd
31 residents recomanen
Tractor trailer rides along beach front. A fun way to get to see the coastline and the gannets (started decades ago, reopened Dec 2019)
Lovely sandy beach with lifeguards in season (40minutes drive) Cafe in village sells basics and good hot food - we enjoy getting pizzas or ice creams there.
38 residents recomanen
Waimarama Beach
38 residents recomanen
Lovely sandy beach with lifeguards in season (40minutes drive) Cafe in village sells basics and good hot food - we enjoy getting pizzas or ice creams there.
Only 30 minutes drive to this pretty sandy beach.Lovely view from the hill before descending the narrow road to the beach. ( give way to uphill traffic). Take your picnic as no food outlets here. Very basic toilets - totally uncommercialized - just a few basic holiday homes (baches)
57 residents recomanen
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach Road
57 residents recomanen
Only 30 minutes drive to this pretty sandy beach.Lovely view from the hill before descending the narrow road to the beach. ( give way to uphill traffic). Take your picnic as no food outlets here. Very basic toilets - totally uncommercialized - just a few basic holiday homes (baches)
Educational + interesting place to visit
25 residents recomanen
Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
66 Arataki Rd
25 residents recomanen
Educational + interesting place to visit
Historic sunken gardens, modern children's playground, skate park, bicycle stunt track, aquarium, ice cream outlets, etc
9 residents recomanen
Marine Parade
9 residents recomanen
Historic sunken gardens, modern children's playground, skate park, bicycle stunt track, aquarium, ice cream outlets, etc
Relax in warm pool/ spa pool or swim lengths in cooler pool - while overlooking the ocean. Cafe food and drinks. Also a gym with ocean views and sauna
44 residents recomanen
Ocean Spa
42 Marine Parade
44 residents recomanen
Relax in warm pool/ spa pool or swim lengths in cooler pool - while overlooking the ocean. Cafe food and drinks. Also a gym with ocean views and sauna

Food Scene

Within walking distance of Dewdrop Cottage! (through orchard) Good vibe. Cider tasting trays :)
14 residents recomanen
Three Wise Birds garden bar
1412 Pakowhai Rd
14 residents recomanen
Within walking distance of Dewdrop Cottage! (through orchard) Good vibe. Cider tasting trays :)
Within walking distance of Dewdrop Cottage (through orchard) or from Pakowhai Road. Good place for breakfast, coffee, lunches.
Serendipity Cafe
1412 Pakowhai Rd
Within walking distance of Dewdrop Cottage (through orchard) or from Pakowhai Road. Good place for breakfast, coffee, lunches.
Best iced mocha! Our favourite place for casual meals. Closed on public holidays.
21 residents recomanen
Silky Oak Chocolates
1131 Links Rd
21 residents recomanen
Best iced mocha! Our favourite place for casual meals. Closed on public holidays.
Great food and ambience with view of Te Mata Peak over large lawn area. Children's playground and trampoline makes meal times way more enjoyable for families.
24 residents recomanen
Off The Track Restaurant and Licenced Cafe
114 Havelock Rd
24 residents recomanen
Great food and ambience with view of Te Mata Peak over large lawn area. Children's playground and trampoline makes meal times way more enjoyable for families.
Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining in historic setting. Lovely elevated view from the garden of this high end restuarant. We enjoy eating under the vines in summer, indoors in winter. Wines tasting available.
102 residents recomanen
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church Rd
102 residents recomanen
Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining in historic setting. Lovely elevated view from the garden of this high end restuarant. We enjoy eating under the vines in summer, indoors in winter. Wines tasting available.
The Old Church, Weddings and Functions
199 Meeanee Rd
Relaxed country setting and good cider (we like the apple crumble cider best!) Fill up your own picnic basket with goodies available to purchase and enjoy on the lawns while tasting a selection of ciders
8 residents recomanen
Zeffer Cider
1747 Korokipo Rd
8 residents recomanen
Relaxed country setting and good cider (we like the apple crumble cider best!) Fill up your own picnic basket with goodies available to purchase and enjoy on the lawns while tasting a selection of ciders
Pizza and beer served in a tent or a table in the paddock in the country. Beer tastings!
11 residents recomanen
GodsOwn Brewery
3672 State Hwy 50
11 residents recomanen
Pizza and beer served in a tent or a table in the paddock in the country. Beer tastings!

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Car strongly recommended.

Best to have car to assess all activities. Bus stop 1km away. We are surrounded by multiple cycleways - mostly flat and many are off road eg along river banks. So bring you bike and carrier (or hire one of ours)