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Kurow Motels
82-85 Bledisloe Street,
Kurow, New Zealand
+64 3 436 0655
kurow.motels@xtra.co.nz
Kurow Motel is situated in the Kurow township close to shops, hotels, a garage and cafés.
82-85 Bledisloe Street, Kurow, New Zealand
Distances
The Kurow Motels is the following distance by road from these locations:
- 28km from Otematata and Lake Benmore
- 52km from Omarama
- 70km from Oamaru
- 143km from Aoraki Mt Cook
- 169km from Dunedin
- 221km from Queenstown
- 276km from Christchurch
Kurow Activities
Kurow has much to see and do:
- Right on the edge of the Waitaki River for fishing and boating
- The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- The three lakes Waitaki, Aviemore and Benmore for all boating sports
- Golf course nearby
- Kurow Hill walk
- Bowling green and tennis courts close by
- Covered swimming pool
- Squash courts
- Awakino snow ski field
- Trout and salmon rods for hire
- 4WD sightseeing and horse treks available by arrangement
- Walking distance to restaurants and cafés in town centre
- Two hotels in Kurow with TAB and Sky facilities
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is the longest continuous ride in New Zealand and takes in some of the country's most incredible scenery. From New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook, the trail descends over 2000ft and travels 300km to the coastal town of Oamaru. This trail showcases New Zealand's geological, geographical and historical highlights from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean.
Pasquale Winery
Kurow Estate is the home of Kurow Winery, Pasquale wines and liqueurs and Kurow Village wines. It is nestled in the Waitaki Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Southern Alps. You will find their cellar door, winery and vineyard based just outside the township of Kurow. You can learn about the features of their Waitaki-grown wines from their friendly staff by doing a wine tasting or just relax and enjoy a glass of fine wine accompanied by a cheese platter or pizza while taking in spectacular north Otago views.
Awakino Ski Field
The Awakino Ski Field is a friendly and affordable club-operated ski field situated high in the St Marys Range near Kurow in the Waitaki Valley. The field is situated in a sunny, north-facing valley with fantastic views over the Waitaki Valley and Hakataramea. It boasts one and a half high-speed rope tows, queues are unheard of and a busy day means more than 10 persons.
Kurow Museum
The first people to settle in the Waitaki Valley were the Waitaha who used a reed 'boat' called a mokihi to navigate the wild Waitaki River. Call in to Kurow Museum to see the replica mokihi made by the late Rangi Te Maiharoa – a descendant of the Waitaha. Kurow Museum is the National Museum of Social Security. Visit to learn the story of the 'Three Wise Men' who witnessed the hardship and saw the necessity for a scheme to help families in need.
Vanished World Duntroon
North Otago and the larger surrounding Waitaki District have been renowned for striking and informative features for more than 150 years. The Vanished World Centre at Duntroon is the heart of the Vanished World Trail, with displays that help explain and interpret the fossils, rocks, localities and landforms along the trail. Visitors wishing to participate in the fossil heritage of the Waitaki are able to gain a greater appreciation of the unique nature of the area by viewing these displays.
River-T Estate
River-T Estates' philosophy is to remain a small, boutique vineyard and focus totally on quality from the paddock to the glass. They hand-harvest their grapes from the end of April until mid-May, making them one of the last vineyards to harvest in New Zealand. Their cellar door is open from September until June.