Kamahi Cottage is close to an amazing range of unique attractions for adventure seekers, as well as those wanting a more relaxed experience.

We've listed activities within a half hour drive of our farm, and also within an hour's drive.
Take three or four days to enjoy this magic part of New Zealand!

> Action & Adrenalin Rushes!

Absolute Adventure
www.absoluteadventure.co.nz (30 minute drive)
If you're physically active, try a real caving expedition that allows you to freely explore and experience the sport of caving. Traverse high level passages, climb and abseil waterfalls and squeeze your way through wet and dry passages dripping with pristine crystal formations.

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co
www.waitomo.com/black-water-rafting (30 minute drive)
Cave tubing or black water rafting is an experience unique to New Zealand. It involves the use of an inflated rubber inner tube to weave, jump and gently float your way through glow worm lit Ruakuri Caves.

Waitomo Adventures Ltd
www.waitomo.co.nz (30 minute drive)
A range of Five Amazing Adventure Options: Tumu Tumu Toobing, Haggas Honking Holes, Lost World 4 hour 100m Abseil, Lost World 7 Hour Epic and St Benedicts Caverns.

Ranginui Hunting
www.bigskynz.com (1 1/4 hour drive)
Outfitters and professional guiding services for hunting Red stag, Rusa stags, Fallow buck, trophy goats, wild boar, wild rams, Thar and Chamois. Outfitter Mark will share with you his hunting domain on private land where his family have hunted for four generations.

> At a Relaxed Pace

Kamahi has 3 acres of landscaped gardens
Panoramic views, BBQ facilities and children's play equipment. We also belong to a group of beautiful private gardens open to visit and can arrange tours for you.
> Click here to download a PDF of the King Country Gardens brochure - and map here
> Click here to view our own gardens in the Photo Gallery

Take a scenic farm tour
Drive through the Home Farm at Kamahi with Evan as your guide.
August to October are the months for newborn lambs and calves.
> Click here to view the farm in our Photo Gallery

Trout Fishing
We can arrange expertly guided trout fishing expeditions in local rivers during the fishing season (October–June). All equipment provided. Ideal for all skill levels - novice to experts.
> Click here for comprehensive information about Waipa River trout fishing

Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
www.kiwihouse.org.nz (15 minute drive)
See our iconic native bird in New Zealand's original Kiwi House, plus a great range of native birds in a bush park setting.

Otorohanga township (15 minute drive)
New Zealand's official Kiwiana Town "(often called 'Oto' by locals) is a friendly, easy-going farming community and the perfect example of the Kiwi icon that is the onestreet town . decorated with murals and displays of other kiwiana, including the All Blacks, sheep, Maori carvings, gumboots, Anchor butter and pavlova." (Lonely Planet 2006). Great shopping, food and freshly roasted coffee at the Origin Coffee Company www.origincoffee.co.nz

See what Laurel Watson (Chef & Editor of "In my Kitchen") discovered in Otorohanga.
> Click here to read her story.

Waitomo Golf Course (20 minute drive)
The Waitomo Golf Course (Par 72) on State Highway 3 welcomes visitors. There is no handicap required and charges are: green fees - $30 per day, golf club hire - $25 per day, motorised cart hire - $25 per day (To check availability phone: 873 7978)

Creative Waitomo
A guide to some of the most talented artists & craftspeople in the Waitomo and Otorohanga Districts of the King Country region.

Ruakuri Cave
www.waitomo.com/ruakuri-cave (30 minute drive)
Ruakuri is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour - 1.6km of cave passages, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites. The new spiral entranceway to Ruakuri is a remarkable feat of stunning modern engineering and design.

Ruakuri Scenic Reserve walk (35 minute drive)
A spectacular 30 minute loop section of track 4 kilometres from Waitomo Village on Tumutumu Road. Ruakuri Scenic Reserve contains classic limestone outcrops and is a place of strong spiritual and cultural significance to Maori.

Spellbound Eco-Tour
www.glowworm.co.nz (30 minute drive)
A 3-hour eco-tour of the glowworm paradise that is the Mangawhitikau Cave, plus Te Ana o te Atua (the Cave of the Spirit). Safe, friendly, informative and suitable for all ages.

The Shearing Shed - with a difference! (30 minute drive)
Cuddle white angora rabbits and watch see them being shorn in a fascinating free demonstration. Beautiful angora products for sale.

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
www.waitomo.com/glowworm-caves-tour (30 minute drive)
Waitomo's original and world famous glowworm experience. A 45-minute guided tour through over 250 metres of stunning underground scenery ending with a boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto.

Waitomo Walkway (30 min drive)
The 4 kilometre walk starts at Waitomo Village, traverses the classic limestone landscape and follows the Waitomo Stream through forest and open farmland. It ends at the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, with toilet and car parking facilities at both ends.

Woodlyn Park's Pioneer Show (30 minute drive)
Daily at 1.30pm. Great family entertainment – a fun-filled demonstration of New Zealand's pioneering days.

> Click here for wonderful walks in the Waitomo & King Country region.
You can also download a brochure about Waitomo walking trails and natural attractions here.

Mangapohue Natural Limestone Bridge walkway (45 minute drive)
Situated five kilometres past the Appletree Road turn-off. The 17-metre high limestone arch, which spans Mangapohue Stream, is all that remains of an ancient cave system.

Piripiri Cave (50 minute drive)
Four kilometres past the Mangapohue Bridge. The cave is not operated commercially so you will need a torch and good boots, as the cave floor is slippery.

Marokopa Falls (50 minute drive)
20 minute return walk to the spectacular 36-metre waterfalls two kilometres past the Piripiri Cave. The falls are among the most beautiful in the country. Don't forget your camera!

Kawhia and Aotea on the beautiful West Coast (1 hour drive)
Fabulous scenery, dramatic black iron sand beaches, fishing, boat trips and the amazing Hot Water Beach at Kawhia - go at low tide, (we'll give you a spade) and dig your own hot pool!