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Est.
1888

Waitaki Braids

ACCOMMODATION · cafe · functions

+64 27 433 3913

Welcome to
Waitaki Braids Lodge

Est. in 1888 and situated in the small rural town of Kurow – Waitaki Braids Lodge is located close to the braided Waitaki River. Extensive braided rivers are unique to the world and only found in Alaska, Canada, the Himalayas and here, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Accommodation

Our Rooms

All of our seven, peaceful rooms offer a private ensuite and conservatory, with individual access to our outdoor area – a great place to relax on a hot summers evening, or to watch the brilliant night skies.

Each room is equipped with luxury beds and linen, free wifi, hairdryers and extra heating for those cosy winter nights.

Our rooms can accommodate 1-3 people with double, twin and triple room options.

All rooms are serviced daily.

See room Facilities
Dining

Our Dinner

The Waitaki Valley and Oamaru area are home to orchards, berry farms, a charcuterie, cheese makers, bakeries and numerous other cottage-produce providers. The valley is also home to a special wine region and our wine and beer list includes a number of varieties. Local produce is at the heart of our menu and it is our wish we make your dining experience a memorable one.

Evening dining is a set menu that includes our chefs special

Please enquire as to our daily menu on arrival.


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Waitaki Braids Lodge

Like its namesake, Waitaki Braids will offer you a unique experience during your stay. An in-house chef serving local produce, local art, good coffee and elegant ensuite rooms, each opening onto their own small conservatory – Waitaki Braids is a place where you relax whilst recovering from a days biking, fishing, rock climbing, sightseeing or one of the many other activities enjoyed in the Waitaki Valley area.
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FROM OUR CUSTOMERS

  • The cafe was beautiful and as warm and inviting as the service.

    We did not stay here but dropped in for coffee and a bite to eat on our way through to Wanaka from a weekend in Cantebury. It is very hard to find places to stop that do good coffee and don't sell packaged or stoggy, meaty/fried food outside of the major cities so we were stoked when we found this stop. The cafe was beautiful and as warm and inviting as the service. The coffee was exceptional and the food we had was light, fresh and delicious. I'm dairy-free and I was delighted there was a broad range of option to choose from for people with dietary requirements. Waitaki Braids really knows what they are doing, a great treat! Would love to stay here too at some point the rooms look gorgeous! We are now planning on making this one a regular stop 🙂

    Monique Hall

  • THE CHEF IS A GENIUS.

    I can not remember the last time I ate 3 courses and loved them equally. Maybe the single most satisfying meal I have ever eaten. My room is simple, comfortable, and elegantly finished, and Ollie the in-house puppy is a welcome and adorable addition to my stay. Highly recommended.

    Mark Neilson

  • tastefully decorated and comfortable.

    Spent a night here on our A2O cycle trip and were treated with the most delightful dinner and breakfast. The rooms are super clean, very tastefully decorated and comfortable. Highly recommended!

    Agnes Vaspori

  • WONDERFUL KIWI HOSPITALITY.

    Beautiful decor, coffee and pastries and also such kind and helpful staff. Left my purse behind on a drive to Akaroa and the manager Kate arranged for it to be sent to a safe place in Christchurch for me to collect it.

    Lorna Marsh

  • EVERY DETAIL FITS.

    What a wonderful beautiful place, we just dropped by but had a chance to have a look around. Every detail fits, every bit is chosen with passion. The owners were warm, inviting and very sweet exited for the upcoming wedding today. Great place to stay with or without a celebration on your schedule.

    Ben Dunker

  • WAITAKI BRAIDS LODGE HAS STYLE AND CLASS.

    We felt extremely comfortable and relaxed in this lovely environment. We stayed for a night while doing the A to O cycling trip. The rooms were very well designed and had a real touch of class. The food was very special, the chef was amazing with terrific food. We would highly recommend and would love to come back in the future.

    Darren Diserens
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If you wish to book in for dinner, breakfast or a packed lunch then please tick the appropriate fields when booking online or alternatively you can contact Kate here.

Phone

+64 22 020 9187

Email

info@waitakibraids.com

61 Bledisloe Street
Kurow, New Zealand
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