What To See & Do Around Miranda
MIRANDA:
Miranda
Shore Bird Centre: Bird watching, 5 minutes drive
on the Seabird Coast.
Miranda Organic Orchards: Organic fruit and
juices.
Miranda
Hot Springs: Largest Thermal Pool in the Southern
Hemisphere.
High Valley Horse Treks: Horse riding
on a bush lined farm $20 per hour; situated on Miranda Road,
book at camp office.
KAIAUA:
Boating and Beach Access: All
weather boat ramp.
Bayview Hotel: Meals, drinks and entertainment.
Kaiaua Fisheries: Award winning meals and
takeaways.
Maori War Canoe: WAKA can be viewed at the
local Marae.
Mangatangi Dam: Largest earth dam in the Southern
Hemisphere, bush walks and trout fishing (permit required
for fishing).
EcoQuest Field Station and Orchard: Exotic fruits.
Waharau
Regional Park: Tramping, mountain biking and
light bush walks, BBQs.
Dragon's
Nest Pottery: A fine selection of unique hand
made crafts, Dragons a speciality.
Tapapakanga
Regional Park: Walks, mountain biking, hiking,
beach setting, BBQs and view an old Kauri homestead.
WAITAKARURU:
Country Store: Selection
of antiques and collectables.
MARAMARUA:
Maramarua
Golf Club: 20 minutes drive from us, beautifully
kept greens, fees $20, equipment hire available, clubs $15,
trundler $4, electric cart $25.
NGATEA:
Wilderness
Gems: New Zealand and worldwide selection of
crystal, rocks, shells and gems.
Rustic Barn: Beautiful
gifts.
Antiques and Curios: A
wide selection of antiques.
Copper
Kettle: Renowned for its extensive selection
and efficient friendly service, Ngatea's award winning 'Copper
Kettle' is open seven days.
Ngatea
Water Gardens: Uniquely designed 5 acre water
gardens with a wide variety of plants and water features.
(Closed July & Christmas Day).
Hauraki
Golf Club: Off State Highway 2, green fees $15.00.
Equipment hire available $10.00 bag, 15 minutes drive from
us.
THAMES:
Shopping: Goldfields Shopping
Mall and Pak ’n Save Supermarket, and Main Street shopping
for all your needs.
Cinema: Multiplex Cinemas Main Street.
Thames
Goldmine & Stamper Battery: Victoria Street
Tour through an old mine and watch the machinery operating.
Tropical
Butterfly House: Tropical Butterfly paradise,
spot the tree frogs, while butterflies and finches fly freely
around you. (Closed August)
Kauaeranga
Valley: Rugged bush scenery, clear walking tracks,
swimming holes and picnic stops make this a popular trek up
to the Pinnacles or Table Mountain.
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