Morning
Waikari, Weka Pass and rock art
Waikari Outpost Cafe
Start in the village with coffee and one of the Outpost's hearty pies. It is a practical stop before the walking section and gives the day a distinctly local beginning rather than racing straight to the first attraction.
Weka Pass Walkway — Māori Rock Drawings
Follow the marked route toward the historic rock drawings at Weka Pass. Allow roughly 80 to 90 minutes return. The track is steep in places, so sturdy footwear is a better choice than treating it as a casual roadside stroll.
Rock art walk
Approx. 80–90 min return
Farm experience
2 hours · booking essential
Farm tours
11am and 1pm
Farm price
Adult $85 · Child $50
Afternoon
Merino country and a historic pub
Hurunui Hills Merino Farm Experience
Step beyond the farm gate for a look at a working hill-country property whose family connection stretches back to the nineteenth century. Meet Merino sheep and Angus cattle, see the working dogs, visit the woolshed and learn why Merino fibre feels so different in the hand.
The experience also heads higher on the property for broad views toward the Southern Alps, making this much more than an animal stop.
Hurunui Hotel
Finish at the historic Hurunui Hotel, serving travellers since 1868. Have an early meal or a drink before the drive south and let the last stop stay simple after a day that has already moved from rock art to working farm country.
Hurunui Hills tours require advance booking and operate on selected months. Confirm the current tour date and time before travelling, then shape the morning walk around that booking.
