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Waiau and Rotherham

Waiau and Rotherham are located along SH 70 and offer access to the Waiau River, which is brimming with trout for the skilful angler and where the salmon run during February and March.

Situated between the two townships is the Amuri Golf Course, an enjoyable 9 hole course with an attractive mountain backdrop.


Waiau with its historic Victorian buildings captures the heritage and charm of a typical New Zealand country village. In addition to a delightful picnic area and playground, the Village Green features a historic church, jail and Cob Cottage Museum.

The oldest surviving woolshed in the region is located just out of Waiau.  Built in 1876 it is T-shaped and originally housed 24 shearing stands.  The woolshed is still used today and is protected by a Category I Classification from the Historic Places Trust.

Set in landscaped grounds at Rotherham is Watters Cottage, a great example of an original sod cottage.  Erected by John Watters in the 1880's the cottage has withstood the rigours of time and acts as a testimony to the living conditions of many farmhands and their families during the 1880's and is now protected by a Category II Classification from the Historic Places Trust.

Beside the Rotherham Hall there is now a small self contained camping area available for freedom camping.  The only facilities available is water, there are no toilets, showers or rubbish bins onsite so you will need to be fully self contained.  Please take all your rubbish with you.  Look out for the yellow fingerboard signs on George Street pointing you in the right direction.

What better way to experience New Zealand country life than in a luxury lodge, bed & breakfast or farmstay. 


Waiau and Rotherham Highlights

 

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