Waipiata Country Hotel

Central Otago


Around 10km from Ranfurly, this friendly country pub right on the Rail Trail is a great spot to quench your post-ride thirst. It also offers good pub meals – like slow-cooked beef and smokey cheese pies or grilled haloumi salad. It also has rooms available (doubles with/without bathroom $150/140) and a comfortable lodge (doubles $160) down the road.


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