Activities @ Pukeora

Text Box: Attractions available at or near to Pukeora Estate… Swimming in Heated Pool: The heated pool within the complex is 11m by 8m and is available as an option within the hire package. It can be heated up to 350C. (->Picture). Tennis: A hard surface tennis court is available on site, so bring along your rackets. Art Studio: Visit the studio of Internally renown artist Cefyn Gauden. Viewing on site of Cefyn’s exciting contemporary paintings is possible by appointment. Check out Cefyn’s website www.cefyngauden.com. Paintball: A challenging new paintball field has been developed in the 150 acre forest right next door. See Pukeora Paintball website. Mountain Biking: The HB mountain biking club are developing a 10km circuit in the next door forest. Club membership or a temporary permit is required to use the track. Trout Fishing: The Tukituki River flows below Pukeora and is popular for fishing. 3-4 Kg Trout can be caught here. See Access map & details. 18 Hole Golf Course: The Waipukurau Golf Club is located 2 km from the centre. Hot Air Ballooning: A local ballooning company can arrange to take a group of up to 12 to dizzy heights. See site: www.early-am-balloons.co.nz Abseiling: Anchors are in place for abseiling from the Pukeora cliff-top. (Instructor required) Orienteering: Orienteering is popular in the adjacent Pukeora Forest. The local orienteering club have produced suitably detailed maps of the area. Walking: The Ruahine Ranges and a number of other areas all within a 45 minute drive provide easy to challenging tramps. Numerous easier walks are available closer to the centre. Beaches: Central Hawke’s Bay beaches are within 45 minutes drive. These include Kairakau, Pourere, Aramoana, Blackhead and Porangahau. Swimming, diving and fishing are popular activities. Te Angiangi is a marine reserve. Visit to the World’s longest place name: A 40 minute drive leads to a hill which has the longest place name in the world. Horse Riding: We can put you in touch with a local riding school to arrange your horse ride. Gliding / Ride in Tiger Moth: The Waipukurau Aero Club can arrange a glider or microlite flight from the aerodrome about 2 km from the centre. Or take a ride in the aero club’s tiger moth bi-plane. Vists towns of Waipukurau & Waipawa—Cafes, Galleries, Museum & Shopping: Electra Gallery, gift shops, cafes, antiques, Early Settler’s Museum to name a few. Waipukurau is 4.5 Km, Waipawa is 10 km away from Pukeora Estate.

Text Box: Heated Pool, Trout Fishing, Golf, Hot Air Ballooning, Abseiling, Beaches, Orienteering, Gliding, Galleries, Cafes, ….

Abseiling, Pukeora Estate

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