-
Goldie Wines
Founded as Goldwater Estate in 1978, this is Waiheke’s pioneering vineyard. The attached delicatessen sells well-stocked baskets for a picnic among the vines ($55 for two people).
-
Te Āpiti Wind Farm
Spinning north of Manawatu Gorge is Te Āpiti Wind Farm. Its on private land, but there are mesmerising views from Saddle Rd – ask the Palmerston North i-SITE for directions.
-
The Waterworks
The Waterworks, 5km from SH25, is a wonderfully bizarre park filled with whimsical water-powered amusements made from old kitchen knives, washing machines, bikes and toilets.
-
Friendly Bay Playground
Steampunk for kiddies: this unusual playground includes swings suspended from a giant penny farthing, a slippery pole accessed from an armoured elephant, and a giant hamster wheel.
-
Bushmans Museum
Sharing a building with the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Information Centre, this modest museum features rusting relics and photographic records of the areas timber-milling past.
-
Brew Moon
The variety of craft beers available to taste at this wee brewery never wanes. Stop in to fill a rigger (flagon) to take away, or sup an ale with a platter or pizza (food from 3pm).
-
Te Aroha Museum
In the town’s ornate former thermal sanatorium (aka the ‘Treasure of Te Aroha’). Displays include quirky ceramics, old spa-water bottles, historic photos and an old printing press.
-
Lift Machinery Housing Lookout
High on Durie Hill atop the machinery housing for the Durie Hill Elevator , theres a lookout platform from where the city views are eye-popping. Climb the 41 spiral steps.
-
Picton Museum
If you dig local history – whaling, sailing and the 1964 Roller Skating Champs – this will float your boat. The photo displays are well worth a look, especially for five bucks.
-
Kinder House
Built of volcanic stone, this 1857 home displays the watercolours and memorabilia of the Reverend Dr John Kinder (1819–1903), headmaster of the Church of England Grammar School.
-
Marlborough Museum
Besides a replica street-scene, vintage mechanicals, and well-presented historical displays, there’s the Wine Exhibition , for those looking to cap off their vineyard experiences.
-
Percy Thomson Gallery
Right next door to Stratford i-SITE , the Percy Thomson Gallery is a progressive community gallery (named after the former mayor) displaying eclectic local and touring art shows.
-
Cambridge Museum
In a former courthouse, the quirky Cambridge Museum has plenty of pioneer relics, a military history room and a small display on the local Te Totara Pa before it was wiped out.
-
Gisborne Botanic Gardens
The town gardens are sitting pretty beside the Taruheru River – a beaut spot for a picnic and a romp around the big playground . Wiggle through the NZ native Bushland Walkway .
-
Kawiti Glowworm Caves
South of the town Kawakawa, a signpost from SH1 points to Kawiti Glowworm Caves. Explore the insect-illuminated caverns with a 30-minute subterranean tour. Guided tours only.
-
Puzzling World
A 3D Great Maze and lots of fascinating brain-bending visual illusions to keep people of all ages bemused, bothered and bewildered. It’s en route to Cromwell, 2km from town.
-
Margrain
Sip a wide range of high-quality wines at this character-filled cellar door, with a casual on-site cafe overlooking the vines. Their flagship Home Block pinot noir is a knockout.
-
Gisborne Wine Centre
Harbourside spot with a wide selection of the regions vino to sample (…the pervasive sea-scent may be hard to reconcile with the chardonnay on your palate). Reduced winter hours.
-
Central Stories
Central Otagos history of gold-mining, winemaking, orcharding and sheep farming is covered in this excellent regional museum and gallery, which shares a building with the i-SITE.
-
Seifried
Situated at the SH60 Rabbit Island/Moturoa turn-off, Seifried is one of the region’s biggest wineries, and is home to a pleasant garden restaurant and the delicious Sweet Agnes riesling.
Total
840 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
18/42 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
