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Focusing on using local and seasonal produce and making slow food from scratch, we provide an opportunity to reconnect with food, nature and each other. We offer rustic, sharing style dining experiences, cooking and gardening workshops and charming accommodation for overnight stays.

Available Fridays and Saturdays and additional dates for groups of 20+

Check out our range of cooking & Gardening workshops and events

Available 7 days per week with in- house dining options all year round

Find us at...

If you need to put our address into your phone then here is the address: 

The Falls Retreat
25 Waitawheta Rd
Karangahake Gorge
Waihi 3682

And just in case you are still not sure here are some directions and a map!

From Auckland:

Head South from Auckland on the Southern Motorway, continuing along Great South Road (State Highway 1). Take the ramp onto State Highway 2. Follow SH2 through Paeroa. Waitawheta Road is located on the right, approximately 12km from Paeroa.
(If you pass the Waikino Tavern you have gone too far!)

From Hamilton:

Head East from Hamilton on State Highway 26 to Paeroa. Turn onto State Highway 2 at Paeroa. Waitawheta Road is located on the right, approximately 12km from Paeroa.
(If you pass the Waikino Tavern you have gone too far!)

From Tauranga:

Head North West from Tauranga on State Highway 2. Turn left onto Old Tauranga Road. Continue onto Pukekauri Road and turn right onto Waitawheta Road.