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A District to Explore

Explore Waimate District

Visit the beautiful Waimate District in the central South Island of New Zealand, and explore hills, rivers, lakes and small country towns. Get off the beaten track and explore our rural heartland. 

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VISITOR GUIDE

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

 

Waimate's Silo Art 

Heritage

Waimate’s past as a food-gathering hub for Maori, and later as a frontier milling town on the edge of the forest is easy to connect with by following self-guided walks and visiting the district’s historic sites.

The further you go, the more you’ll know! Moa, rock art, saw milling, churches, and great characters are all part of our story.

 

 Wild influence

Waimate's wallabies

 

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Getting here

 

 

 

 

 

Our stories

Get up close and personal with the people, places and things that make Waimate District such a unique and welcoming part of the world. Find out what the locals love about living here, get the inside info on the best places to take your kids fossil hunting, and discover some of the great products made, farmed and grown here. 

 

Freedom to ride

Waimate MTB Tracks

 

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Connect with us

Explore Waimate District is on Facebook and Instagram, we can feature your photos if you tag us #explorewaimatedistrict.

View fullsize LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE KIDS? There is plenty to do in the Waimate District with the family. And the best bit is most things on offer are low cost or completely free! Hit the bike tracks, picnic in the park or try out disc golf. For m
View fullsize EXPLORE OUR TRACKS! Spring is in the air.......get out and explore our tracks and trails. From gentle riverside strolls to challenging peaks that get the heart pumping. To learn more go to https://waimate.org.nz/tracks-trails #explorewaimate #waima
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View fullsize HERE'S A GREAT REASON TO VISIT THE WAIMATE DISTRICT......SHOPPING!! Waimate has a fabulous selection of shops on offer! You will find everything from local art works and boutique clothing to second hand treasures and outdoor equipment. To learn mor
View fullsize BUSHMAN STATUE Our Bushman statue has been away for a makeover! He has returned to his rightful place looking sharper than ever. With a new coat of paint, a fresh log and a pile of woodchip scattered at the base, it looks like it's been a busy time
View fullsize SPOIL YOURSELF........EAT OUT! The Waimate District has loads of amazing eateries. Why not treat yourself to a meal out and let someone else do the cooking. To learn more head to https://waimate.org.nz/taste #explorewaimate #eatout #shopwaimateloca
View fullsize WAIMATE EVENT CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - INDOOR WALL CLIMBING ON THIS MORNING! Its a dreary old day out there, which means it is the perfect opportunity to get the kids along to the Waimate Event Centre this morning for some indoor wall climb
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View fullsize Have you ever wondered the significance of the iconic White Horse on the side of Centrewood Hill? To learn about the history behind the White Horse monument and how to get to it, head to https://waimate.org.nz/the-white-horse #explorewaimate #whiteh
View fullsize NEW BUSINESS ALERT! Opening this weekend on Queen Street in Waimate.....Style 358. Head along and check it out. #explorewaimate #newbusinessalert
View fullsize Have you heard the amazing story behind Ted's bottle? A bottle of beer has remained unopened behind the bar of the Waihao Forks Hotel since WW2. The bottle was left there by Private Ted d'Auvergne when he set off for war in January 1940. He told
 

Let's get walking

Waimate's tracks and trails

 

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