Luminescent paddocks of the greenest of green grass, diving and darting welcome swallows to greet you in the morning, and the soothing tumbling of the waiwheta river to stop and enjoy at all hours; the Waitawheta cottage is truly a taonga!
During our stay at the cottage, we loved befriending the donkeys, striding along the various tracks which lead to Kamai-Mamaku Forest Park, frosty dips in the nearby waterhole, and generally luxuriating in this special environment!
Our activities in the area included antiquing in Paeroa, the Waikino Station Cafe & train line, the Victoria Battery Tramway and Museum, and the Te Aroha Mineral Spas. This is an area that is rich in NZ history, and particularly relevant to the economic development of the upper Waikato region which is interesting to learn about. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay Sarah and James!