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  • Waiau Tavern

    Waiau Tavern

    Free CampsitesHurunui, Canterbury New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

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    Waiau Tavern

    Free CampsitesHurunui, Canterbury New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

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    Waiau Tavern

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    Roxane
    Sep 3, 2025
    Positive

    We stayed there for the night and I even think we would have liked to stay much longer! The hosts are so welcoming and lovely!!! and you can sit wherever you want. It's free, but in exchange, don't hesitate to go have a beer and a bite to eat because it's delicious!

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    Anonymous
    May 31, 2025
    Positive

    The absolute best fish and chips I’ve ever had! The proprietors are wonderful folk - such a welcoming and down to earth couple that deserve all the support in this perfect spot that has seen some hard times with earthquake and fire Just go there you won’t regret it Parking outside available overnight if you eat in the tavern - no charge Thankyou for a wonderful night

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    Anonymous
    Mar 15, 2025
    Positive

    A small, honest little diner in the (kind of) middle of nowhere. :) We had great dinner and could spend the night in our van on their parking premises.

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    Cara
    Feb 23, 2025
    Positive

    Very nice people just had to have a drink and they could park for free overnight, had free wifi and a toilet that was closed all night.

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    Anonymous
    Feb 23, 2025
    Positive

    Just do it. Even drive ekstra miles for it. Authentic, original and just amazing people. Good food and large beers.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 4, 2025
    Positive

    Awesome place to stay if you’re around. The owners are fantastic. The food, especially the burger, is banging and vegetarian options are available too. The flush toilets are clean and open all night. The signal is very good as well.

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    Zoe
    Jan 1, 2025
    Positive

    Really friendly people who run this tavern! We arrived fairly late but they offered to cook us dinner even though their kitchen was technically closed. So kind! Plenty of space, amazing burgers, and a really well maintained public toilet across the road that we used for teeth brushing etc. No showers nearby but we were there less than 12 hours so didn't matter. Cafe next store does decent coffee.

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    Marlene
    Dec 28, 2024
    Positive

    The place was very cute and the people there were lovely So far one of my favorite places to spend the night The food was good, too!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 18, 2024
    Positive

    10/10 recommend!! It is free, you just have to have food or drink! The owners are lovely and they have baby goats and pigs that are very friendly!!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 14, 2024
    Positive

    This is a must for anyone travelling through Waiau. I implore you to support these lovely people who have been through some incredibly hard times recently. We stayed and had a great meal, lovely chats, and even met some little baby goats. Very clean flush toilets, and no sandflies!! Considering the absolute wringer the bar owners have been through (and continue to go through), they are cheerful, generous people who deserve support from campers on the road. Well worth a stop for the night!