Guidebook for Raetihi and neighbouring area

Sharon And Graeme
Sharon And Graeme
Guidebook for Raetihi and neighbouring area

Essentials

New World Supermarket Ohakune
Keep in mind this is a small rural town but you will be surprised what they have in stock.
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Four Square Raetihi
72 Seddon St
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Keep in mind this is a small rural town but you will be surprised what they have in stock.
11km from Raetihi
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New World Ohakune
12 Goldfinch St
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11km from Raetihi

Arts & Culture

Phone 0800 369 999 www.armymuseum.co.nz Their brochure ...'Discover New Zealand's Military History Engage with Real Life Soldiers' Stories Reflect on how conflict has shaped our Nation'
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Nationaal Legermuseum Waiouru
Hassett Drive
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Phone 0800 369 999 www.armymuseum.co.nz Their brochure ...'Discover New Zealand's Military History Engage with Real Life Soldiers' Stories Reflect on how conflict has shaped our Nation'
Located in the old Raetihi Railway Staion you will discover a host information about the history of Raetihi. Open Sundays, 1-4pm or by appointment. Phone Adrienne 06 385 3290 or Raetihi Information Centre 06 385 4805
Waimarino Museum
101 Seddon St
Located in the old Raetihi Railway Staion you will discover a host information about the history of Raetihi. Open Sundays, 1-4pm or by appointment. Phone Adrienne 06 385 3290 or Raetihi Information Centre 06 385 4805
Volcano Vibe Collective - a group of artists and like-minded people bringing you locally made art, fashion and organic products as well as providing a variety of services. Utilizing their unique talents and individual style, this is a space for creating, learning, networking and sharing with the community. Our aim is to represent local artists, provide a trading post, put our skills to use with services, collaborations and a wide variety of workshops. 43 Seddon Street, Raetihi New hours will be Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am till 4 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Volcano Vibe Collective
43 Seddon St
Volcano Vibe Collective - a group of artists and like-minded people bringing you locally made art, fashion and organic products as well as providing a variety of services. Utilizing their unique talents and individual style, this is a space for creating, learning, networking and sharing with the community. Our aim is to represent local artists, provide a trading post, put our skills to use with services, collaborations and a wide variety of workshops. 43 Seddon Street, Raetihi New hours will be Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am till 4 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

E-Bikes available for rental

We have two e-bikes available for rental from our co-host Janet. Rental per bike: $30 / half day and $60 / full day. Text or call Janet on 021 1037363 to hire.
Staffed by volunteers who will help you with information about Raetihi and the area. The information centre also sells a variety of souvenirs and gifts.
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Raetihi Information Centre
46 Seddon St
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Staffed by volunteers who will help you with information about Raetihi and the area. The information centre also sells a variety of souvenirs and gifts.

Sightseeing

Check out New Zealand's best 1 day hike. Contact Dempsey Buses to arrange your transport to and from the start/finish of the crossing.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Check out New Zealand's best 1 day hike. Contact Dempsey Buses to arrange your transport to and from the start/finish of the crossing.
Jet boating Bush walking The 'Bridge to Nowhere' Canoeing Great experiences for all. Reservations essential. 1 or 2 day trips. Phone 0800 862 743 Ken and Josephine Haworth
Whanganui River Adventures
Whanganui River Road
Jet boating Bush walking The 'Bridge to Nowhere' Canoeing Great experiences for all. Reservations essential. 1 or 2 day trips. Phone 0800 862 743 Ken and Josephine Haworth
45 minutes from National Park this is the largest alpaca farm in New Zealand, home to nearly 1000 alpacas. Includes a clothes shop and the chance to get up close to alpacas.
Nevalea Alpacas
5446 State Hwy 4
45 minutes from National Park this is the largest alpaca farm in New Zealand, home to nearly 1000 alpacas. Includes a clothes shop and the chance to get up close to alpacas.
situated near the Old Coach Road trail head- an auto repair business and massive vehicle cemetery and museum
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Horopito Motor Wreckers - Smash Palace
State Highway 4
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situated near the Old Coach Road trail head- an auto repair business and massive vehicle cemetery and museum
Fun playground vegetable themed - a nod to Market Gardening around Raetihi and Ohakune.
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Ohakune Wortel Avonturenpark
4a Rangataua Rd
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Fun playground vegetable themed - a nod to Market Gardening around Raetihi and Ohakune.

Parks & Nature

Take a picnic and drive down the scenic Ruatiti Road to the Manganui-O-Te Ao River which is home to a protected population of the rare New Zealand blue duck. Excellent swimming spot. Toilets available. No Pets.
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Ruatiti Domain
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Take a picnic and drive down the scenic Ruatiti Road to the Manganui-O-Te Ao River which is home to a protected population of the rare New Zealand blue duck. Excellent swimming spot. Toilets available. No Pets.
Head down after dark to the mossy river banks just off the Makotuku river walkway (behind the south end of the Raetihi Holiday park) to see the lights of the glowworms. Be sure not to make too much noise and keep torch lights to a minimum and you should see a great display.
Raetihi Holiday Park & Cabins
10 Parapara Rd
Head down after dark to the mossy river banks just off the Makotuku river walkway (behind the south end of the Raetihi Holiday park) to see the lights of the glowworms. Be sure not to make too much noise and keep torch lights to a minimum and you should see a great display.
Whanganui River Adventures: phone 0800 862 743 to book. www.whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz Allow a day for this tour by the time you travel to and from Pipiriki. (actual tour is 4-4.5 hours) 'Bridge to Nowhere' tours depart from Pipiriki, jet boating up the Whanganui River for 32 km through the beautiful scenery. Once at the Mangapura Landing you are guided along an easy 40 minute walk to the Bridge to Nowhere - built in 1936 to give pioneering farmers access to their farms.
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Bridge to Nowhere
13001 Whanganui River
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Whanganui River Adventures: phone 0800 862 743 to book. www.whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz Allow a day for this tour by the time you travel to and from Pipiriki. (actual tour is 4-4.5 hours) 'Bridge to Nowhere' tours depart from Pipiriki, jet boating up the Whanganui River for 32 km through the beautiful scenery. Once at the Mangapura Landing you are guided along an easy 40 minute walk to the Bridge to Nowhere - built in 1936 to give pioneering farmers access to their farms.
A walk of approx 4 km return along a well formed track to the Waitonga Falls (39 metres high.) Track begins on the Ohakune Mountain Road, 11 km past the DOC Ohakune Base.
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Waitonga Falls Track
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A walk of approx 4 km return along a well formed track to the Waitonga Falls (39 metres high.) Track begins on the Ohakune Mountain Road, 11 km past the DOC Ohakune Base.
Cycle and or walking trail over the historic old coach road. Information boards along the way. Check out the historic viaducts and tunnel along the way. 15km return trip or get shuttle drop off for one way- start Horopito end if you want the slightly down hill direction.
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Old Coach Road Bike Trail
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Cycle and or walking trail over the historic old coach road. Information boards along the way. Check out the historic viaducts and tunnel along the way. 15km return trip or get shuttle drop off for one way- start Horopito end if you want the slightly down hill direction.
Makotuku River Walkway Raetihi: A short (1.4km) easy walk taking 20-30 minutes. Also suitable for children on bikes. Begin from North end of Raetihi on State highway 4 or South end State Highway 4 by cemetery.
Makotuku River, Manawatū-Whanganui, Nieuw-Zeeland
Makotuku River Walkway Raetihi: A short (1.4km) easy walk taking 20-30 minutes. Also suitable for children on bikes. Begin from North end of Raetihi on State highway 4 or South end State Highway 4 by cemetery.

Dinosaur House

Dinosaur House Museum 102 Seddon Street, Raetihi A pretty heritage building on the outside housing New Zealand's largest collection of privately owned dinosaur skeletons, fossils and life sized models. Great family fun if you love all things dinosaur. dinosaurhouse.co.nz
Winter: skiing and snowboarding Summer: There are multiple walks and hikes around this side of the mountain. Try the Waka chair lift ride up the mountain to take in the amazing views.
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Whakapapa
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Winter: skiing and snowboarding Summer: There are multiple walks and hikes around this side of the mountain. Try the Waka chair lift ride up the mountain to take in the amazing views.
Winter: Enjoy some great skiing or snowboarding. This is the closest side of the mountain to Gum Tree Haven. Summer: There are numerous walks/hikes around this area ranging from under 3 hours to day hikes and multi day hikes.
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Turoa
Ohakune Mountain Road
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Winter: Enjoy some great skiing or snowboarding. This is the closest side of the mountain to Gum Tree Haven. Summer: There are numerous walks/hikes around this area ranging from under 3 hours to day hikes and multi day hikes.

Food Scene

Great for a coffee or lunch
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Angel Louise Internet Cafe & Restaurant
48 Seddon Street
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Great for a coffee or lunch
Great breakfast food
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Utopia Cafe
47 Clyde St
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Great breakfast food
amazing burgers
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The Blind Finch, Hamburgeria & Bakehouse - Ohakune
29 Goldfinch St
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amazing burgers
a good spot for a family meal
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Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar
194 Mangawhero Terrace
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a good spot for a family meal