Decide where to stay or enjoy a country meal  

There is a variety of places to stay & eat around or near the Iron Gates Experience -

• Bed & Breakfast
• Self-contained cottages
• Accommodation, including farm & adventure activities, 
• Motorhome sites
• Tavern & hotel
• Cafes (restricted hours).

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Modified from a Manawatunz map

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Order is geographical starting east from Mangaweka through Rangiwahia, Apiti & to Kimbolton.

awastone riverside haven

Awastone Riverside Haven, owned and run by the Eames family, is just north west of Mangaweka, and on the northern end of The Manawatu Scenic Route. Read more.......

Mairenui Rural Retreat

 Mairenui Rural Retreat provides hosted and self-catering accommodation for up to 22 guests, set in Northern Manawatu hill country, on the Manawatu Scenic Route, bordering the The Ruahine Dress Circle. Read more......

The rangiwahia hall

There have been ongoing renovations to this Hall, including a beautifully restored matai floor in the main hall, new window & stage curtains, supper room with heat pump, fireplace and kitchen.
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Rangiwahia Motorhome Site

Rangiwahia Motorhome site is situated at 2527 Rangiwahia Road in the village of Rangiwahia right next to the Rangiwahia Hall and domain. Read more.......

Apiti Tavern & Eatery including Oroua Cafe

Shaun Lusty & Kylie King, have settled into their new role as your Apiti Tavern & Eatery hosts, with the aim of providing warm hospitality & quality meals  at reasonable prices. Read more........ 

sixtus lodge

Sixtus Lodge was established in 1977 on 6.5 hectares of magical landscape and bush out in the whop whops. Read more....... 

Makoura Lodge

A luxury Country Lodge and Rural Retreat. It is here that you will enjoy a relaxed, stunning venue with wholesome country meals and welcoming hospitality. Read more.......

apiti lavendar farm

Tucked away down a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the tranquil hill-country town of Apiti in northern Manawatu, the Apiti Lavender Farm offers rows of lavender, boutique accommodation and lavender and herb products. Read more........

cross hill's cafe

Cross Hills Garden Café operates daily throughout the peak spring season of October and November and seats 60 people for morning and afternoon teas and light lunches. Read more.......

Kimbolton Hotel

Kimbolton Hotel is situated on the main drive through Kimbolton village directly opposite Hansen's Cafe. Read more.......

hansen's cafe

26/9/19. Hansen's Cafe in Kimbolton has been sold & expected to open soon under new management. To be updated.