Piopio and the surrounding area has many attractions that appeal to a wide range of tastes. Look below to choose.
| Piopio & Districts Museum... View Details See also the blacksmith's shop and cottage, pioneering artifacts, early photograph collection, early settler's hut and much more. Situated on Ruru Street, Piopio. Further information can be found on site. |
| Piopio Information Centre & Art Gallery... View Details Situated in the hub of the village. Wonderful selection of artwork by local artists on display and for sale along with souveneirs and district information. |
| The Little Alpaca Shop... View Details Another shop with a difference. Goods are sourced from South America. A lovely selection of clothing all with that Latin American look, plus many other treasures. You need to come and browse. |
| Piopio Orchard... View Details Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, fresh, frozen or blended in real fruit icecreams, frozen yogurt or smoothies. Coffee and fresh baking. Situated just minutes north of Piopio on SH3. Ideal stopover for a picnic with a special area to give your dog a run. |
| Mangaotaki Scenic Reserve... View Details Situated across the Mangaotaki River Bridge approximately 10kms from Piopio. Picturesque native bush with a backdrop of limestone cliffs. Car park, easy walk on loop track (20 minutes), fine specimen trees, some of which are named. Access to Mangaotaki River. Picnic ... |
| Greenmount Llamas Treks... View Details Trekking with a difference. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you walk llamas through the natural surroundings of Greenmount Farm, in our picturesque King Country district of New Zealand. Treks are tailor made to suit fitness levels. Accommodation can be arranged. ... |
| Mangaotaki Farm Tours... View Details Mark and Susie Verry offer a personal guided tour over their hill country sheep and beef farm in the picturesque Mangaotaki area of Piopio. You will experience seasonal farm work in action such as sheep dogs mustering. Mark and Susie’s farm is a 1750 acre sheep and ... |
| Frederick Miller Memorial... View Details The cross on the hill honours Frederick Miller, first Missionary in this district, arriving in 1842. The Memorial Cairn below the rhyolite cliff is the site of the Mission Station. Access is on Tuhua Road off State Highway 4. Cross the bridge and it is a 20 minute ... |
| Aramatai Garden... View Details Award winning 2 hectare woodland garden. Beautiful setting with stunning colours in Autumn and Spring. Weeping trees, natural rock formations, hidden waterfall, extensive lawns and walkways and much, much more. Museum featuring antique musical instruments, English ... |
| Omaru Falls... View Details A well-marked track leads through native bush and farmland to look over spectacular falls. Approximately a 20 minute walk each way with pleasant picnic spots beside the track. Situated on Omaru Road, off State Highway 4, about a 25 minute drive from Piopio. |
| Waitanguru Falls... View Details Situated 25kms from Piopio in the scenic Mangaotaki Valley. A short walk down a steep track to another little space in paradise. Enjoy native forest and several viewing and photo opportunities. Picnic area adjacent. |