Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Waiotemarama & Waimamaku
These neighbouring villages, nestled between the Hokianga Harbour and the Waipoua
Forest, are the first of many tiny rural communities scattered along this underpopulated
stretch of SH12.
Activities
Labyrinth Woodworks
(
www.nzanity.co.nz
;
647 Waiotemarama Gorge Rd; maze $4; 9am-5pm)
Crack the code in the outdoor
maze by collecting letters to form a word. The puzzle museum and lots of retro board
games are also interesting. Nearby walks lead to a waterfall and magnificent kauri trees.
MAZE
Eating
Morrell's Cafe
(7235 SH12, Waimamaku; mains $10-24; 9am-4pm)
This cafe and craft shop occupies a former
cheese factory. It's the last good eatery before Baylys Beach, so drop in for coffee or an
eggy breakfast.
CAFE
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