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Aramatai
| Address | 12 Mapara North Road, R.D. 3,Postal Code: 3983 Te Kuiti. We are situated 16 kms south of Te Kuiti on SH4 off SH3 at the major 8 mile junction which takes you to Taumarunui, and the Ski-fields at Mount Ruapehu. Mapara North Road is the second road on the left, then right into our gate-way, then continue along our driveway. Please phone for directions if you are coming from the south or the east diections, garden sign on highway. |
| Region | Taupo/King Country |
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| Phone | +64 7 8788 071 within NZ (07) 8788 071. Cell-phone No.027 5555289. |
| Fax | +64 7 8788 071 with NZ (07) 8788 071 |
| Contact Person | Stu and Trisha Donaldson. |
| Website | www.cottagestays.co.nz/birdsong/cottage.htm |
| Hours | Open all year by appointment. |
| Entrance Fee | $5 for a visit through the museum. Package accommodation deal on request. |
| Brochure Available? | Yes |
| Parking | Off street parking for buses coaches and cars. |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Food Available | Meals available at additional cost: Cooked breakfast $10 Lunch Picnic $10 Lunch prepared $10 Dinner $20 |
| Cafe/Restaurant available? | Yes |
| Seating | Seating/shade. Covered verandah for dining and many rustic seats where reflective conversation, a wine or coffee can be enjoyed by visitors, |
| Picnics | Yes |
| Wheelchair Access | Limited access |
| Dogs Allowed | Yes. |
| Children Allowed | Children under supervision, welcome |
| Accommodation | Birdsong Cottage is fully contained (self catering) bed-sit unit with a queen size bed plus a bed-settee, whereby will sleep up to 4 people, we also provide all amenities that one needs when on holiday such as, TV, radio, hair-dryer, small library of books etc., most of all comfort and warmth, each window at rare has a panoramic rural view, and from a large verandah in the front is a lovely view of our garden over looking our wonderful surrounding hills. |
| Sales/Shop | Trees, and pottery for sale. |
| Other Facilities | We also open our garden to visitors. Situated at the head of a valley surrounded by rock cliffs, this large 16 year old picturesque, tranquil garden is created on natural undulating boulder strewn farmland, with expansive lawns and walking tracks.
There are several other gardens to visit in the area. Check King Country/Waitomo gardens on www.gardenstovisit.co.nz
We are an oasis just off a main highway where stresses can be forgotten, or Trisha can ease away any aches and pains at all levels with a Therapeutic/Aromatherapy massage in amongst nature at its best.
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About our AttractionStu and Trisha have lived on this property for 32 years and are very happy to provide a very comfortable and welcoming stay, one that you'll never forget, do come and see for yourselves.
We also can offer you a tour of our Display Room featuring an extensive collection of Antique Musical Instruments, English Porcelain, Silver, crystal, Cane Fishing Rods and many other items of interest. |
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Birdsong Cottage is fully contained (self catering) bed-sit unit with a queen size bed plus a bed-settee, whereby will sleep up to 4 people
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English porcelain, silver, crystal, Cane fishing rods and many other items of interest.
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Our display room also features an extensive collection of antique musical Instruments which Stu has collected over the years.
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Stu out on the farm with the dogs
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3 day old Song Bird with her mother.
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