Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Great New Zealand Muster
(
www.waitomo.govt.nz/events/the-great-nz-muster
)
The highlight of the Great New Zealand Muster is
the legendary
Running of the Sheep
: when 2000 woolly demons stampede down Te Kuiti's
main street. The festival in late March/early April includes sheep-shearing championships,
a parade, Maori cultural performances, live music, barbecues,
hangi
and market stalls.
CULTURE, FOOD
Sleeping & Eating
MOTEL
$$
Waitomo Lodge Motel
( 07-878 0003;
www.waitomo-lodge.co.nz
;
62 Te Kumi Rd; units $125-140; )
At the Waitomo end of
Te Kuiti, this motel's modern rooms feature contemporary art, flat-screen TVs and little
decks overlooking Mangaokewa Stream in the units at the back.
Simply the Best B&B
( 07-878 8191;
www.simplythebestbnb.co.nz
;
129 Gadsby Rd; s/d incl breakfast $70/110)
It's hard to argue
with the immodest name when the prices are this reasonable, the breakfast this generous,
and the hosts this charming.
B&B
$$
New World
(
www.newworld.co.nz
;
Te Kumi Rd;
SUPERMARKET
$
8am-8pm)
Waitomo-bound self-caterers should stock up.
Bosco Cafe
(
theteam@boscocafe.co.nz
;
57 Te Kumi Rd; mains $10-20; 8am-5pm; )
This excellent industrial-
chic cafe offers great coffee and tempting food (try the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with
greens). Free wi-fi with purchase.
CAFE
$
Information
DOC
(Department of Conservation;
07-878 1050;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
78 Taupiri St;
8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri)
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat)
Inter-
Te Kuiti i-SITE
(
07-878 8077;
www.waitomo.govt.nz
; Rora St;
net access and visitor information.
Getting There & Away
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