Te Kuiti

By car

Te Kuiti is on Highway 3, between Hamilton and New Plymouth.

By bus

Intercity services between Auckland and New Plymouth stop in Te Kuiti, sometimes stopping here for refreshments.

By train

The Northern Explorer train, which runs several days a week each way between Auckland and Wellington, will stop in Te Kuiti but only for groups of 10 or more.

You can easily walk from one end of the town to the other, though during the hot summertime you'll probably want to take a break now and then.
The train station is located in the centre of town. Exiting the station, to your left there is an Information Centre and public lavatories. Rora Street, which runs parallel to the station, has places to eat and shop.
The Information Centre can give you a map of town which points out different things to see as you walk around the town.

• Great New Zealand MusterThis is a famous New Zealand event in which sheep from the surrounding area run into Te Kuiti. Sheep-shearing competitions and general fun are to be had.

• Railway Villa Heritage Centre

  address: 239 Rora Street
  See the restoration of a 1920s railway villa.

• Tiffany's Cafe

  phone: +64 7-878 8872
  address: 241 Rora St
  Has a good selection, and stays open into the evenings.

• Fish Town Chinese and European Restaurant

  phone: +64 7-878 8168
  address: 179 Rora St
  The name says it all. If you are looking for a Chinese take-away this is where to get it.

• Te Kuiti Camping Ground

  address: Hinerangi St
  Cheapest place to stay - cabins for $70 or so for a family, tent campsites and caravan sites available for less. Kitchen and clean if basic showers. An easy walk from the train station.

• Motel Te Kuiti

  phone: +64 7 878-3448
  address: 30 King St West
  12-room motel, with cooking facilities in the rooms.

• New Plymouth
• Taupo
• Waitomo - glowworm caves, 15 minutes drive (18 km) away