Wai ariki Nature Park, Café & Quilt Shop offers a unique family experience. Our NZ farm and exotic animals live in a clean environment where people can touch and hand feed them. We have deer, highland cattle, goats, emus, sheep, yaks, pigs, donkey, horses, alpacas, llamas, & much more!
Wai ariki, located at 108 Rippingale Road is within easy walking distance of the village via the Crawford Walkway. Open 10am – 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and open 7 days during school/public holidays.
The café offers organic coffee and fine food. Lunch is enjoyed either alfresco or inside the café with its own unique ambience. Our well established Quilt Shop carries a wide range of fabrics, patterns & gifts including the popular Amy Butler range.