About Us
Two bedroom quality accommodation with bathroom, will steep 4, overlooking beautiful gardens. Situated in a quiet slice of Kiwi paradise nestled in the iconic Karangahake Gorge.
Minutes from the national cycle track, historic Victoria Gold Battery, Waikino to Waihi railway and numerous walking tracks.
15 minutes from Waihi beach and close to Waihi and Paeroa towns.
Private and rural location easily accessible from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. We are in an ideal position to explore some of New Zealands finest Locations
We are at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua and Taupo are easy driving from here.
Or you may simply want to sit back and enjoy a peaceful stay and rest those weary bones before you continue on your journey.
Set in beautiful gardens with ponds, glow worms, specimen trees, volcanic rocks and much more.
A perfect place to come and relax a while with a charming courtyard garden.
Waikino History
Gold mining around Waikino has a history dating back to early colonisation of New Zealand. Waikino was the focal point of Gold mining in the Waikato- Bay of Plenty district with the 1897 construction of the Victoria Battery on the edge of what was a busy town supporting the expansive local Mining industry.
The Waikino Victoria Battery processed ore from the large Martha Mine in Waihi. The Victoria Battery was then New Zealand's Largest Industrial Complex, besides processing ore, it supported carpenters shops, a sawmill and a foundry. With 200 stamps, the Battery was the Largest quartz crushing plant for gold extraction in Australasia and was capable of crushing over 812 tonnes of ore each day to the consistency of sand. The loud thumping sounds of crushing rock could be heard 10 kms away.
Local Attractions
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Railway Station Cafe is an easy walk with a fine selection of foods and local crafts.
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Ohinemuri Estate Winery a Restaurant, Fine Wines and fabulous cuisine.
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The Talisman Café in the Gorge and is a great place to start those local walks.
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Bullswool Farm Park has many interesting and varied animals, panoramic views and picnic areas.
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Waihi Beach is an easy 15 minute drive with its numerous cafes and good surf.
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The Karangahake Gorge is a gold mining heritage site and is voted as one of the 101 must do's for Kiwis.
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Waihi has an impressive working Gold mine with an interactive display at the visitor centre.
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There are a number golf courses in the area and in the summer months we have numerous festivals and events in the local towns.
Rates are - double room $100 per night.
Extra guests $20 per person per night. Prices include continental breakfast.
Stay 2 nights or more for 20% discount.
Call today to make a booking or to check availability.
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Waikino Accommodation
Victoria Cottage
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
tel: 07 863 8989
Carol 027 419 7008
Rod 021 979 221 |
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