An Unforgettable Alpaca Experience Our family's 90-minute alpaca adventure was the highlight of our trip! Booking online saved us money ($59 adults/$49 kids vs walk-in prices) and guaranteed our spot - highly recommend as walk-ins aren't always available. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the wonderful world of alpacas! The experience included: Hand-feeding these gentle, fluffy creatures (their soft noses tickling our palms!) Walking two alpacas** through breathtaking farm scenery (family pass includes 2 alpacas) Cuddling adorable baby alpacas- don't forget your camera for perfect selfies! Learning alpaca facts and how their fiber becomes luxurious clothing Making felted alpaca soap- a fun craft and special souvenir Browsing the farm shop with beautiful handmade alpaca products What made it exceptional: ✓ Knowledgeable, passionate guides ✓ Perfect 1.5-2 hour duration (arrive 10 mins early for safety briefing) ✓ Stunning photo ops at every turn ✓ Thoughtful touches like the felted soap craft ✓ Discounted online booking prices For families, couples or solo travelers, this is a must-do activity that's both educational and incredibly fun. The alpacas' personalities will charm you, the scenery will relax you, and the handmade products (we bought the softest alpaca wool hat!) make perfect mementos. Final tip:Wear farm-appropriate shoes, bring your camera, and come ready to fall in love with these amazing animals! We'll definitely be back - maybe next time we'll try the morning tea picnic option!

An eclectic environment. Historical station premises have been tidied up, and to some extent, modernised. More open air and upmarket than its former feel/look. Some smart finishing and painting give it a more welcome and friendly appearance. Enhancements seem to be continuing. A local facility in the heart of Taumarunui near to clean toilets and a nice range of retail facilities - including a nice range of bakery, cafes and restaurants. Local staff/team members have a sense of the special site in addition to being a functional service centre.

2 dollar shower here! It was so amazing🥰🥰 And thanks a lot to the lovely staff

A beautiful historic town, that's had a fair share of decline. From the lookout, you will see Tauramunui is located in a wide fertile sheltered valley.

What a great little pub! It is not much to look at and is not big - about 10 tables in the front public bar area and then some outside - but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in the hospitality offered by owner/bartender/manager Raj. I have visited country pubs throughout Australia (not so much in NZ) and they are generally known for their hospitality but Raj takes this to another level. He knows and looks after all the locals - from the blue rinse set to the young bucks - and also goes out of his way to engage with visitors such as us, even tho many would never be back (tho we went twice). There was a great easy-going atmosphere through the pub - no bouncers needed. Everyone was friendly and just enjoying a feed and a few drinks. And on the night we were there, Raj was doing it all - serving and delivering drinks and taking food orders. But he was unfazed and it reflected in the relaxed atmosphere of the pub itself. The food is great also - a cut above pub bistro food. I think everyone in the pub on the Sunday night we were there had dinner there- and there was also a constant stream of locals coming in to get takeaway, particularly the pizzas. Raj is to be congratulated in building a great community pub - and no visit to Taumarunui would be complete without a visit

We had ordered vegetable pizza it was so good, friendly staff and nice automospear to spend some time in weekend.