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Waima Valley

Populated area in Northland, New Zealand

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Overview

Waima Valley is a series of little settlements in the Hokianga.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep1 place

Waima Lodge$340 per night for two in summer, $220 winter (includes full breakfast for couple); NZ$190 per night - per single includes full breakfast
Intimate luxury boutique lodge.
Price
$340 per night for two in summer, $220 winter (includes full breakfast for couple); NZ$190 per night - per single includes full breakfast
Address
2465 SH 12
Directions
in the middle of the settlement, north side of the road, look out for two huge Phoenix palms
Phone
+64 9 405 3808

Getting there and around

Getting there

From the east: You get into the Waima Valley coming from Kaikohe driving west on State Highway 12 (SH 12). You arrive at the first settlement Taheke after 18 km.

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Getting around

There is no public transport in the Waima Valley.

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Get inFrom the east: You get into the Waima Valley coming from Kaikohe driving west on State Highway 12 (SH 12). You arrive at the first settlement Taheke after 18 km.

Get aroundThere is no public transport in the Waima Valley.

SeeThe Tuhirangi Marae and Waima School, directly opposite Waima lodge, are nestled at the base of the sacred, native forest covered slopes of the Waima Ranges.

DoWaima Lodge Heritage Garden is beautifully planted with an astonishing variety of subtropical plants, fruit and nut trees. The beautiful Waima River flows through the property and features a safe swimming hole.

EatGoldfish Corner store at the corner of SH 12 and Waima Valley Road. Heather and Daniel provide very good takeaway meals, and the usual array of good counter foods and fresh real coffee

DrinkThe Taheke Tavern is 6 km east of Waima Lodge on SH 12. This classic New Zealand pub was built in the days of the kauri gum industry in the 1880s.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Waima Valley" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Waimā", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
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