Places to Visit
WHAT CAN YOU GET UP TO WHILE STAYING AT THE HOMESTEAD? PLENTY!
Kurow, the Hakataramea Valley, and the extensive Waitaki District are a world worth exploring. To say there is something for everyone is an understatement! Consider how long you have here, because there is much to do…
SHOPPING
The Kurow main street has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for that elusive lure to hook the biggest fish, or a beautiful outfit and jewellery for a special occasion, you will find it here! The quality and service are exactly what you would expect in a town that is overachieving in every way.
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![Close-up of a woman wearing sunglasses with tortoiseshell frames, pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace. She is also wearing a black leather jacket and has red nail polish.]()
Whistle & Pop
JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES
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![Interior of a fishing and outdoor gear store, displaying life vests hanging from the ceiling, shelves with various fishing tackle and accessories, a counter with a laptop and floral arrangement, and fishing rods arranged vertically along the wall.]()
Kurow Auto
GARAGE/SERVICE STATION + CAMPING/FISHING STORE
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![Woman in green dress balancing on rocks by the sea]()
Jessica Flora
NZ MADE WOMENS CLOTHING
ACTIVITIES
And if you’re in the Waitaki/Hakataramea District for the activities and fun, then you best have a few days up your sleeve… The activities and places on offer just a stone’s throw from Kurow are impressive; if you have more time, you can explore even further (we are talking max 40-minute drives). The area is full of incredible geological features, lookouts, glorious lakes and rivers, mountains, and hills. There is something for everyone. Get out there.
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![A group of people on a blue speedboat wearing life jackets, enjoying a water ride on a river.]()
Braided River Jet Boating
JET BOATING
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![A man with a red backpack and shorts hiking near an old, rustic corrugated metal hut in a dry, mountainous landscape.]()
Kirkliston Range Conservation Area
CONSERVATION AREA
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![Helicopter on snowy mountain with people and clear blue sky]()
Heliventures
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
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![Concrete dam with spillway and power generation facility, surrounded by grass, trees, and hills.]()
Aviemore Dam
HYDRO DAM
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![Hydroelectric dam surrounded by trees with a reservoir in the foreground.]()
Benmore Dam
HYDRO DAM
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![Concrete skate ramp with undulating surface next to a wall, featuring mountainous landscape and trees in the background.]()
Waitaki Hydro Station Lookout
LOOKOUT VIEWPOINT
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![Historic adobe house surrounded by wooden fence with a sign in a grassy field, topped by a clear blue sky.]()
Paterson’s Cottage
HISTORIC PLACE
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![Woman overlooking scenic landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a river in the distance.]()
Kurow Hill Walkway
WALKWAY
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![Scenic view of a valley with lush green hills, a winding river, and scattered trees under a cloudy sky.]()
Kurow Wetlands
WETLANDS WALK
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![Cyclist rides through a grassy field with snow-capped mountains in the background.]()
Oteake Conservation Park
CONSERAVTION PARK
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![People hiking in a mountainous landscape with lush green valleys and snow-capped peaks.]()
Ahuriri Conservation Park
CONSERAVTION PARK
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![Three cyclists riding on a dirt trail through a mountainous landscape near a lake.]()
Hakataramea Cycle Route
CYCLEWAY
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![Person playing golf on a course with blue sky and water hazard in the background.]()
Kurow Golf Club
GOLF CLUB
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![Person waterskiing behind a boat on a lake with rocky hills in the background.]()
Boating in the Waitaki Lakes
WATERSPORTS
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![Aerial view of eroded clay cliffs with pointed formations in a natural landscape.]()
Clay Cliffs
GEOLOGICAL WONDER
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![Group of hikers standing near an old stone building in a grassy area with backpacks and outdoor attire.]()
Sole to Soul Hiking
MINDFUL HIKES
FOOD AND DRINK
You can BYO food, or you can have your taste buds tantalised at every meal with the range of stunning eateries in the area. We are so privileged (and well fed) around here. Consider a full breakfast to get off to a cracking start, a lazy wine and platter in the afternoon sun, and pizzas from the woodfired oven for dinner. Treat yourself and relax, you won’t regret it!
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![Exterior of Kurow Four Square Supermarket with storefront and signage under a blue sky.]()
Kurow Four Square
GROCERY STORE
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![Elegant dinner table with assorted appetizers and a person pouring wine into a glass. Dishes include sliced meats, cheeses, olives, breadsticks, and strawberries, with decorative flowers.]()
Valli Wine Bar
WINE BAR
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![Inside a restaurant named Riverstone Kitchen with modern decor, wooden chairs, and pendant lights.]()
Riverstone Kitchen & Castle
CAFE AND RESTAURANT
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![Young girl holding a cupcake, sitting at a table with flowers and drinks, interacting with people around her.]()
Waitaki Braids
CAFE
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![Group of people toasting with wine glasses over a picnic table set with a charcuterie board in a vineyard.]()
River T Wines
VINEYARD
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![Colorful building with signs for "Speight's" and "Kurow Hotel"]()
Kurow Hotel
PUB FOOD AND DRINK
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![Exterior wall of River Restaurant & Takeaways with blue umbrellas, picnic tables, and a painted sign saying "Open 7 Days."]()
River Restaurant & Takeaways
FISH & CHIPS, BURGERS, LOCAL COD + COFFEE
