Janette’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing suspension bridge and walk in the forest. Take picnic and water. Swimming hole at bottom of gorge
Charming early settlers' village with original stables, house, first hospital, school house, lots of history of the settlement of the area. Great for kids too.
25 locals recommend
Cobblestones Museum
169 Main StCharming early settlers' village with original stables, house, first hospital, school house, lots of history of the settlement of the area. Great for kids too.
This is the site of the City of the Dead form the Lord of the Rings movies. A decent walk - you should allow a whole day and take some lunch and lots of water.
13 locals recommend
Putangirua Pinnacles
This is the site of the City of the Dead form the Lord of the Rings movies. A decent walk - you should allow a whole day and take some lunch and lots of water.
Waiohine Gorge Road
Waiohine Gorge RoadCape Palliser Lighthouse
Food scene
Winner of the prettiest village in 2017. Lots of boutique shops in the heritage precinct. Loads of cafes and places to eat. White Swan Hotel, Greytown Hotel, and Salute are great places for dinner.
32 locals recommend
Greytown
Winner of the prettiest village in 2017. Lots of boutique shops in the heritage precinct. Loads of cafes and places to eat. White Swan Hotel, Greytown Hotel, and Salute are great places for dinner.