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Driving Creek Railway

Driving Creek Railway, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  Another fun couple of hours is the Driving Creek Railway. The only narrow guage mountain railway in the country. The one hour trip winds through the forest to the top to enjoy the beautiful views from Eyefull Tower (567ft above sea level). 

Waiau Waterworks

Waiau Waterworks, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  A fun, whacky place to spend a few hours. Beautiful grounds filled with amusing sculptures, assorted moving water parts, and tons of things to play on. Don't write this off as a kids place. My friend and I laughed and laughed as we ran from place to place. Almost more fun... 

Hahei Explorer

Hahei Explorer, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  Check out Cathedral Cove on foot, and for a different perspective go by boat! We took the hike down in the morning, and then signed up for an afternoon boat trip on the Hahei Explorer. It was absolutely gorgeous. An hour long adventure in, and around the reserve. The boat... 

Purangi Winery

Purangi Winery, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  It was pouring rain the day we arrived in Cook's Beach, so we were thrilled to find this cute little winery to check out. We had a quick lunch in the cafe portion of the winery, and then wandered next door for a little sample. Several organic wines, fruit wines and liquors... 

Hotels  

Mussel Bed B&B: Perfect Place

Mussel Bed B&B: Perfect Place, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  Loved it! A great little place in Cook's Beach. Private entrance; beautiful grounds; quiet; clean; awesome breakfasts delivered to our room, and wonderful hosts (Paul and Chris). We chose a few days at the beach to end our very busy vacation. The perfect ending to a perfect... 

Restaurants  

Eggcentric Cafe: More Than Eggs

Eggcentric Cafe: More Than Eggs, Cooks Beach

 jag17 Says:  Great food and entertainment in a casual atmosphere! Located just up the street from the Mussel Bed B&B, we had an awesome dinner at Eggcentric. The owner (Dave) will not only cook you a wonderful meal, you can enjoy his artwork on the walls while you dine, and then he will... 

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 Loved it! A great little place in Cook's Beach. Private entrance; beautiful grounds; quiet; clean; awesome breakfasts delivered to our room, and wonderful hosts... 

 

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