Guidebook for Wardville
Drinks & Nightlife
Because at 49 Broadway its open at 11am daily with an award winning locally themed bar providing good food, good beer, good cheer, the best menu tasting seasonal plates in town with the best service as well and good beer is their motto. Guests go there for a great cup of coffee with a menu going all day. They even grab a brunch - or is that lunch and my favorite has to be the " satay Pork Belly SliderDuo" with its peanut slaw aioli and chunky fries. Ofcourse followed by the " peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake" my gosh thats different, with its lovely biscuit base and all those chocolate shavings served with genuine New Zealand kapiti coast icecream made of Salted caramel!!!! whew.
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Redoubt Bar & Eatery
48 BroadwayBecause at 49 Broadway its open at 11am daily with an award winning locally themed bar providing good food, good beer, good cheer, the best menu tasting seasonal plates in town with the best service as well and good beer is their motto. Guests go there for a great cup of coffee with a menu going all day. They even grab a brunch - or is that lunch and my favorite has to be the " satay Pork Belly SliderDuo" with its peanut slaw aioli and chunky fries. Ofcourse followed by the " peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake" my gosh thats different, with its lovely biscuit base and all those chocolate shavings served with genuine New Zealand kapiti coast icecream made of Salted caramel!!!! whew.
Food Scene
well because its the locally handmade crafted "good old fashioned food" at 52 Seddon street, 4 mins away. Cosy and casual- one of those "old school" New Zealand cafes with homemade bajed goods like your grandma did. Its the yummy kiwi pies- its made with love because I know the owner and shes a honey!!!! the best treat is her genuinely fresh cream donuts to die for!!!! but you have to get there quick and early- they go fast!!! a local secret not so secret anymore.
Sweet Painted Lady Cafe
52 Seddon Stwell because its the locally handmade crafted "good old fashioned food" at 52 Seddon street, 4 mins away. Cosy and casual- one of those "old school" New Zealand cafes with homemade bajed goods like your grandma did. Its the yummy kiwi pies- its made with love because I know the owner and shes a honey!!!! the best treat is her genuinely fresh cream donuts to die for!!!! but you have to get there quick and early- they go fast!!! a local secret not so secret anymore.
so if you are after a big breakfast with a hearty countrystyle punch, then 3 minutes down the road from our barn is the cheese factory. I had a huge plate of bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, black pudding and a hash brown and it only set me back about $22!!! lasted all day. I went with Dewi and he chose the "Kaimai Steak sandwich" which i tell you it had the biggest prime scotch fillet on a ciabatta i had ever seen. Orcourse you have to have a good old "Flat White" when you are "cafe-ing" in New Zealand and their outside umbrella scene is perfect for a nice relaxing meal. By the way Dewi went in for seconds and tried the " corn fritter stack" so hes not going to need dinner tonight!
Kaimai Cheese Company Limited
2 Hawes Stso if you are after a big breakfast with a hearty countrystyle punch, then 3 minutes down the road from our barn is the cheese factory. I had a huge plate of bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, black pudding and a hash brown and it only set me back about $22!!! lasted all day. I went with Dewi and he chose the "Kaimai Steak sandwich" which i tell you it had the biggest prime scotch fillet on a ciabatta i had ever seen. Orcourse you have to have a good old "Flat White" when you are "cafe-ing" in New Zealand and their outside umbrella scene is perfect for a nice relaxing meal. By the way Dewi went in for seconds and tried the " corn fritter stack" so hes not going to need dinner tonight!
This is such a cool place!!! Its a bar in Cambridge's pink church, a gothic style build from 1898, itself a iconic landmark "repurposed" for all those who love the beercraft trail scene. Its all about good people food and beer!! an authentic BBQ experience where locally sourced meats are cooked "low and slow" for up to 15 hours using traditional woods and a wood smoker. And guess what, unpasterised Good George beer ad cider is piped from the fermentation tanks at the Frankton brewery in a modified firetruck and delivered to the tanks at Good Union. very very awesome!!!! you have to try their local taphouse experience and smokehouse meatboard for 2!!! beef brisket, chirizo sausage,pulled pork
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Good Union
98 Victoria StThis is such a cool place!!! Its a bar in Cambridge's pink church, a gothic style build from 1898, itself a iconic landmark "repurposed" for all those who love the beercraft trail scene. Its all about good people food and beer!! an authentic BBQ experience where locally sourced meats are cooked "low and slow" for up to 15 hours using traditional woods and a wood smoker. And guess what, unpasterised Good George beer ad cider is piped from the fermentation tanks at the Frankton brewery in a modified firetruck and delivered to the tanks at Good Union. very very awesome!!!! you have to try their local taphouse experience and smokehouse meatboard for 2!!! beef brisket, chirizo sausage,pulled pork
At 52 Broadway Matamata, everyone local knows "Syd and his funky Cafe and bar". Its eccentric like Syd and you will love it!!! Old transistor radios dangle from the ceiling, and if that doesnt tickle your fancy , theres a wall full of art deco mirrors to spot yourself in. Listen to Johnny Cash on stereo and sit back and enjoy this iconic restaurant setting open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whats neat is its anytime for wine and coffee offer !!! Guests have been trying his T-Bone and port venison dish with date sauce. Dewi loved the slow roasted pork belly with hints of cardomom and five spice - its the crispy crackling - not bad for $32 NZ. Go Syd!!!
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Workman's Cafe Bar
52 BroadwayAt 52 Broadway Matamata, everyone local knows "Syd and his funky Cafe and bar". Its eccentric like Syd and you will love it!!! Old transistor radios dangle from the ceiling, and if that doesnt tickle your fancy , theres a wall full of art deco mirrors to spot yourself in. Listen to Johnny Cash on stereo and sit back and enjoy this iconic restaurant setting open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whats neat is its anytime for wine and coffee offer !!! Guests have been trying his T-Bone and port venison dish with date sauce. Dewi loved the slow roasted pork belly with hints of cardomom and five spice - its the crispy crackling - not bad for $32 NZ. Go Syd!!!
Sightseeing
Guests have been absolutely thrilled when they discovered this little bush walk gem sighted in the Kaimai Ranges in our backyard. A ten minute drive away. Take a torch. Plan to be up there on sunset. This waterfall setting, the tallest in the North Island, delivers an amazing package for those who wish to venture. Catching the sunset at the top, as it goes down over the Piako plains, they descend into the Bush with their torches lighting the way to discover an amazing display of glow worms in walls under a breathtakingly beautiful starry canopy. Absolutely stunning and the best part is its free!!!!
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Wairere Falls Track
Goodwin RoadGuests have been absolutely thrilled when they discovered this little bush walk gem sighted in the Kaimai Ranges in our backyard. A ten minute drive away. Take a torch. Plan to be up there on sunset. This waterfall setting, the tallest in the North Island, delivers an amazing package for those who wish to venture. Catching the sunset at the top, as it goes down over the Piako plains, they descend into the Bush with their torches lighting the way to discover an amazing display of glow worms in walls under a breathtakingly beautiful starry canopy. Absolutely stunning and the best part is its free!!!!
From the Barn you can see Mount Te Aroha looming out of the landscape as the highest point in the kaimai Mamaku Forest park. This iconic feature points to the famous historic spa town beneath it started in 1883 due to the discovery of gold quartz. A booming Edwardian spa developed and today guests enjoy tramping this distinctive landmark for its abandoned goldmines trails, old gold mining pack tracks and tramways or staying longer in overnight huts. Followed by a deep relaxing soak in the beautiful cedar hot mineral water tubs, experienced therapists offer pampering treatments in coconut milk baths, with macadamia and coconut oil massages. This is "bliss" after a refreshing outdoor tramp.
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Te Aroha
From the Barn you can see Mount Te Aroha looming out of the landscape as the highest point in the kaimai Mamaku Forest park. This iconic feature points to the famous historic spa town beneath it started in 1883 due to the discovery of gold quartz. A booming Edwardian spa developed and today guests enjoy tramping this distinctive landmark for its abandoned goldmines trails, old gold mining pack tracks and tramways or staying longer in overnight huts. Followed by a deep relaxing soak in the beautiful cedar hot mineral water tubs, experienced therapists offer pampering treatments in coconut milk baths, with macadamia and coconut oil massages. This is "bliss" after a refreshing outdoor tramp.
Parks & Nature
WOW- WHERE DO YOU BEGIN!!! this forest park area is huge. From the barn you can see the Kaimai ranges stretching out infront and it is full of heritage trails, walking and tramping tracks. theres amazing things like historic pack horse track and bush tamways , building ruins and other relics from an old logging and goldmining era. I love Karangahake gorge because its packed with historical short walks and so pretty by the river!!! picnic by the Owharoa falls and take a torch for some mine tunneling exploration. There a is cafe called "the falls retreat" nearby, where you can finish the adventure with a "fig and blue cheese pizza" and a nice glass of wine, delivering an explosion of taste.
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
WOW- WHERE DO YOU BEGIN!!! this forest park area is huge. From the barn you can see the Kaimai ranges stretching out infront and it is full of heritage trails, walking and tramping tracks. theres amazing things like historic pack horse track and bush tamways , building ruins and other relics from an old logging and goldmining era. I love Karangahake gorge because its packed with historical short walks and so pretty by the river!!! picnic by the Owharoa falls and take a torch for some mine tunneling exploration. There a is cafe called "the falls retreat" nearby, where you can finish the adventure with a "fig and blue cheese pizza" and a nice glass of wine, delivering an explosion of taste.
because its the most awesome coastal town in the North Island with so much style!!! a great day out. Its the famous black sands and its long surf beach. And there is a surprise once you get there, amongst the native forest- the Bridal Veil Falls!!!! There is an extinct forested volcano with views at the summit over the Tasman sea. But what I love is the arts and a simply good old cup of coffee in a quaint little boutique town full of interest. Tapas, raw vegan sweets, sushi, burritos, curries seafood. I love watching the local kiwi kids jump off the wharf- thats got to be the main attraction
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Raglan
because its the most awesome coastal town in the North Island with so much style!!! a great day out. Its the famous black sands and its long surf beach. And there is a surprise once you get there, amongst the native forest- the Bridal Veil Falls!!!! There is an extinct forested volcano with views at the summit over the Tasman sea. But what I love is the arts and a simply good old cup of coffee in a quaint little boutique town full of interest. Tapas, raw vegan sweets, sushi, burritos, curries seafood. I love watching the local kiwi kids jump off the wharf- thats got to be the main attraction
This is a recent fun activity tour I highly recommend. Stand up and paddle, Kayak, mountain bike, glow worms all at the end of the karapiro, 15 minutes from our little provincial town of Matamata. You just have to feel fit, like open spaces and fresh air and yea dont forget your camera- you will want to capture the fun!!! It was the early evening paddle down the lake, so tranquil, through a canyon, floating silently and then there they were- glow worms like christmas lights. We had jumped on mountain bikes that day- a three hour return trip along the river Waikato- we hired our bikes and the views were amazing , native bush, huge tree ferns, birds- really fresh and New Zealand at its best!
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Lake District Adventures
396 Horahora RdThis is a recent fun activity tour I highly recommend. Stand up and paddle, Kayak, mountain bike, glow worms all at the end of the karapiro, 15 minutes from our little provincial town of Matamata. You just have to feel fit, like open spaces and fresh air and yea dont forget your camera- you will want to capture the fun!!! It was the early evening paddle down the lake, so tranquil, through a canyon, floating silently and then there they were- glow worms like christmas lights. We had jumped on mountain bikes that day- a three hour return trip along the river Waikato- we hired our bikes and the views were amazing , native bush, huge tree ferns, birds- really fresh and New Zealand at its best!
unbelievable forest views and lush Waikato landscape, this is an absolute haven for adventurous walkers. Muddy slippery, steep fun, to find stunning views of the central Plateau of the North Island. Climb mountain tracks, clamber over tree roots, outcrops- families will love this day out exloring a natural environment where you get lots of exercise and fresh air. Dont worry theres a visitor centre and they make great icecreams!!! This is an ancient forest setting. Look for the takahe and Tuatara and listen for the kiwi calling- pretty special for its endangered species with a curtain of glow worms lit up under a starry night sky. This is NZ;s largest fenced sanctuary- a forest exploration!!!
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Sanctuary Mountain
99 Tari Rdunbelievable forest views and lush Waikato landscape, this is an absolute haven for adventurous walkers. Muddy slippery, steep fun, to find stunning views of the central Plateau of the North Island. Climb mountain tracks, clamber over tree roots, outcrops- families will love this day out exloring a natural environment where you get lots of exercise and fresh air. Dont worry theres a visitor centre and they make great icecreams!!! This is an ancient forest setting. Look for the takahe and Tuatara and listen for the kiwi calling- pretty special for its endangered species with a curtain of glow worms lit up under a starry night sky. This is NZ;s largest fenced sanctuary- a forest exploration!!!
Arts & Culture
its got to be the very best attraction in town!!! made famous by our very own artisan New Zealand film maker Peter Jackson himself whose attention to detail is stunning. its like stepping into the lush pastures of the shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit trilogies and the best treat ever is the mid winter feast going on right now!! imagine yourself in by a roaring fire with a mulled wine in hand sitting in the "Green Dragon Inn", having toured 44 "hobbit holes" . Theres a party buffet going on in the tent with their colourful lanterns and traditional hobbit fare. Housewithnonails guests rave about it!!!! They love how the paths in the hobbiton village are all lit up.
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Estación de la película Hobbiton
501 Buckland Rdits got to be the very best attraction in town!!! made famous by our very own artisan New Zealand film maker Peter Jackson himself whose attention to detail is stunning. its like stepping into the lush pastures of the shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit trilogies and the best treat ever is the mid winter feast going on right now!! imagine yourself in by a roaring fire with a mulled wine in hand sitting in the "Green Dragon Inn", having toured 44 "hobbit holes" . Theres a party buffet going on in the tent with their colourful lanterns and traditional hobbit fare. Housewithnonails guests rave about it!!!! They love how the paths in the hobbiton village are all lit up.
Shopping
its a small little place oozing with character- and its name Tirau in Maori means " place with many cabbage trees". lately its been dubbed the "corrugated capital of the world" and you will see why when you explore the small boutique shops, cafes and antique shops and find the large corrugated sheep and dog!!! But my most favourite shop in the world lies at the top of the hill. So after indulging in a nice flat white and mooching around the tiny gift shops head up to "Nottinghill Interiors". At nos 5 on the main street, step inside this amazing iconic destination store. It is simpl classic sophisticated, timeless and gorgeous!!! Its the vintage leather, old wood, glassware, vintage relics..
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Tirau
its a small little place oozing with character- and its name Tirau in Maori means " place with many cabbage trees". lately its been dubbed the "corrugated capital of the world" and you will see why when you explore the small boutique shops, cafes and antique shops and find the large corrugated sheep and dog!!! But my most favourite shop in the world lies at the top of the hill. So after indulging in a nice flat white and mooching around the tiny gift shops head up to "Nottinghill Interiors". At nos 5 on the main street, step inside this amazing iconic destination store. It is simpl classic sophisticated, timeless and gorgeous!!! Its the vintage leather, old wood, glassware, vintage relics..
Essentials
At 45 waharoa road, its only a ten minute drive away. Winner of Supplier relationship award it has a lot to giveaway. I love the fresh fruit and veges in the produce aisle where I gather the greenest spinach, some walnuts from the bins and then around the corner for feta cheese to salad up!!! Then up the wine aisle for a champion "Saint Clair Marlborough Premium Chardonnay 2016" and the guy that looks after it all, tall with red hair -hes so friendly and helpful!!!! The bakery delivers the chinkiest wholemeal farmers loaf, and then stopping at the deli, i spy my spicy Indian nibbles samosa served with chutney and yogurt. im spicy and happy off home to the barn for a good night in.
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New World Matamata
45 Waharoa Rd EAt 45 waharoa road, its only a ten minute drive away. Winner of Supplier relationship award it has a lot to giveaway. I love the fresh fruit and veges in the produce aisle where I gather the greenest spinach, some walnuts from the bins and then around the corner for feta cheese to salad up!!! Then up the wine aisle for a champion "Saint Clair Marlborough Premium Chardonnay 2016" and the guy that looks after it all, tall with red hair -hes so friendly and helpful!!!! The bakery delivers the chinkiest wholemeal farmers loaf, and then stopping at the deli, i spy my spicy Indian nibbles samosa served with chutney and yogurt. im spicy and happy off home to the barn for a good night in.