Attractions

 

The Hauraki Plains has a great deal to offer the everyday New Zealander and overseas tourist. You will find hot pools, bush walks, motocross and trail tracks, water gardens, gemstone factory, ostrich farm tours and craft outlets to name a few.

Ngatea Water Gardens
Cafe and Function Centre
Bratlie Place, Ngatea
Ph: (07) 867-7275
ngateawatergardens@xtra.co.nz
www.ngateawatergardens.co.nz

Fun for all the family, these spectacular gardens are full of surprises, humour and nature's beauty. Home to some of NZ's oldest turtles and can museum. Open Sunday to Thursday 10 am - 5 pm.


Miranda Hot Springs
RD 6, Thames
Ph: (07) 867-3055
Fax: (07) 867-3187

Largest hot mineral pool in the Southern Hemisphere. Adult sauna, kids' pool, private spas, air pillow, playground, shop eatery, etc. Open 7 days, 9am to 9.30 pm.


Piako Ostrich Farm
311 Piako Road, Turua
Ph/Fax: (07) 867-5326
www.ostrichfarm.co.nz
enquiries@ostrichfarm.co,nz

Not open for public viewing. Product sales through website only.


Wilderness Gems
13 River Rd, Ngatea
Ph: (07) 867-7417
www.wildernessgems.co.nz
wildgems@wave.co.nz

Over 1000 sqm displaying gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils and shells.  Unique natural gifts including jewellery made of gemstones, jade, bone and shells. Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm.


Model barn
57 Orongo Road

RD 4 Thames

Ph: (07)867- 5340 or 027 277 1067

info@modelbarn.co.nz

www.modelbarn.co.nz

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Over 2000 Farm, Truck & construction models in stock. Something for everyone!!! Open Mon –Fri: 9am-4pm.Open Sat 9am-2pm. Sundays, Public holidays  & other times by appointment


Hauraki Golf Club
Cnr SH 2 and SH 27, Ngatea
Ph: (07) 867-3197
www.haurakigolf.co.nz

A par 71, 5642 metre tree lined course. Visitors welcome, bookings not essential. Perfect for business golf tournaments, catering available. Green fees, 18 holes: $25.00 (affiliated); $30.00 (non-affiliated)


Papreeka Gift ware
State highway 2

Ngatea

Ph (07) 867-7990

Pembroke@wave.co.nz

Ngatea’s no.1 Gift shop. An extensive Selection Of Giftware, childrens toys, souvenirs and furniture. Papreeka is open 7 days, with friendly service, come and visit us for an experience of a life time.

 

 

 

 

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