MIRANDA:

Miranda Shore Bird Centre: for bird watching, 5 minutes drive on the Seabird Coast.
Miranda Organic Orchards: organic fruit and juices.
Miranda Hot Springs: Largest Thermal Pool in the Southern Hemisphere.
High Valley Horse Treks: Horse riding on a bush lined farm $20 per hour; situated on Miranda Road, book at camp office.

KAIAUA:

Boating and Beach Access - All weather boat ramp.
Bayview Hotel: Meals, drinks and entertainment.
Kaiaua Fisheries: Award winning Meals and Takeaways
Maori War Canoe: WAKA can be viewed at the local Marae.
Mangatangi Dam: Largest Earth dam in the Southern Hemisphere, supplies Bush walks and trout fishing (permit required for fishing).
EcoQuest Field Station and Orchard: Exotic fruits.
Banners Theatre: Live entertainment; hear the Rogers 360 Organ, Good old fashioned Fun, Music, Songs and Movies.
Waharau Regional Park: Tramping, mountain biking and light bush walks, BBQs.
Dragons Nest Pottery: A fine selection of unique hand made crafts, Dragons a speciality.
Tapapakanga: Walks, mountain biking, hiking, beach setting, BBQs and view an old Kauri homestead.

WAITAKARURU:

Country Store: Selection of Antiques and Collectables.
Waitakaruru Service Station: Mobil gas and general groceries.
Moo Loo Cafe: Cakes, snacks, meals and takeaways.
Oasis Takeaway: Takeaway meals and general store.

MARAMARUA:

Maramarua Golf Club: 20 minutes drive from us, beautifully kept greens, fees $20, Equipment Hire available, Clubs $15, Trundler $4, Electric cart $25.
Further information included.

NGATEA:

Wilderness Gems: New Zealand and World Wide selection of Crystal, Rocks. Shells and Gems.
Rustic Barn: Beautiful gifts
Antiques and Curios: A wide selection of Antiques.
Copper Kettle: Tea Rooms
Ngatea Water Gardens: Uniquely designed 5 acre water gardens with a wide variety of plants and water features. (Closed July & Christmas Day)
Website Link: Ostriches: Ostrich farm, tours at 11am and 2pm Thursday-Monday. (Closed June-September) Quality goods made from Ostrich leather, feather and eggs, also meat tasting. (On the way to Turua.)
Website Link: Golf Club: off State Highway 2, Green Fees $15.00. Equipment Hire available $10.00 Bag, 15 minutes drive from us. Further information included.
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THAMES:

Shopping: Goldfields Shopping Mall and Pak’n Save Super Market, and Main Street Shopping for all your needs.
Picture Theatres: Goldfields Picture Theatre at the Mall and Multiplex Cinemas Main Street.
Thames Goldmine & Stamper Battery - Victoria Street Tour through an old mine and watch the machinery operating.
Tropical Butterfly House: Tropical Butterfly paradise, spot the tree frogs, while Butterflies and Finches fly freely around you. (Closed August)
Kauaeranga Valley: Rugged bush scenery, clear walking tracks, swimming holes and picnic stops make this a popular trek up to the Pinnacles or Table Mountain.