Otaio River in Waimate District

Otaio River in Waimate District is a river.

Waterway Type
river

Campsite

  • Otaio Gorge Campsite. Camp at a scenic reserve beside forest; swim in the Otaio River. – approx. 800 m.
  • Mt Nimrod Campsite. A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter Hills. There is a 3.5 km forest walk to a podocarp forest remnant. – approx. 10,6 km.

Kindergarten

  • Saint Andrews District Playcentre – approx. 11,6 km.

Convenience stores

  • Saint Andrews Store – approx. 20,3 km.

Garden centres

  • Back Paddock: Garden & Gifts (opening hours: Wed–Sun 9:30–16:30; Mon–Tue closed) at Cashel Street 40. Open air garden centre and giftware – approx. 24,5 km.

Chalet

  • The Nest Guest House (WLAN). Despite the name, this location is not a bed-and-breakfast type of guest house, but more like longer term accommodation to rent. – approx. 25,1 km.

Museum

  • Waimate Museum & Archives (wheelchair accessible, Waimate Historical Society Inc., opening hours: Tue–Fri 10–15:30; Holiday closed, web) at Shearman Street 28 (7924) – approx. 25,4 km.

Second-hand shops

  • Queen Street Second Hand / Cooljunk & Collectibles – approx. 25,4 km.

Pubs

  • The Barn (opening hours: Tue–Sat 9–21+; Sun 10–21+; Mon closed) – approx. 25,4 km.

Collector shops

  • The Model Garage (opening hours: " by appointment") – approx. 25,4 km.
  • TImewarp Emporium – approx. 25,4 km.

Attraction

  • Te Manunui (Frenchman’s Gully) Rock Art. The bird figure ‘Te Manunui’ (the Great Bird) represents New Zealand’s now extinct Pouakai or the Haast eagle (Aquila moorei, previously Harpagornis moorei) that was associated with the Canterbury area. Other identifiable figures include fish and moa. – approx. 11,6 km.

Caravan site

  • RV park for SC – approx. 21,4 km.

Parking

  • Eco Sanctuary (surface, 10 spaces, free, max. no Overnight) – approx. 25,0 km.

Farm supplies shops

  • PGG Wrightson – approx. 25,3 km.

Motorcycle shops

  • Pete's Motorcycle Shop – approx. 25,4 km.

Petrol stations

  • Challenge Waimate (Challenge) – approx. 25,4 km.

Clothing shops

  • Rust (opening hours: Wed–Thu 10–15; Fri 10–16; Sat 10–14; Sun–Tue closed) – approx. 25,4 km.
  • Amanda's Bridal Services (opening hours: Tue–Fri 10–17; Sat 10–12; Sun–Mon closed) – approx. 25,4 km.

Fire station

  • Saint Andrews Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) – approx. 20,1 km.

Cafés

  • Butlers Berry Farm and Shop (Wi-Fi) – approx. 23,4 km.

Public bookcases

  • Lilliput Libraryw. Decorated vaguely like a donut, has background information about the library project. – approx. 25,1 km.

Hairdressers

  • Jaynes Barber Shop – approx. 25,4 km.

Copy shops

  • Colourprint (opening hours: Mon–Tue 8:30–12:30; Fri 9–12:30; Sat–Sun closed) at Queen Street 24 – approx. 25,4 km.

Beauty salons

  • Inspire Beauty and Day Spa – approx. 25,4 km.