Karetu Cottage

Karetu is a delightful refurbished cottage on a King Country farm which has the Mangaotaki River running through it. There are many good fishing spots within easy walking distance along this stretch of water.

The cottage is very suitable for small groups and families as the three bedrooms comfortably sleep up to six people, and there is also a sofa bed.

Hosts	Jan and Reon Crooks
Address	R & J Crooks Farmstay 1248 Mangaotaki Rd Piopio
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 877 8807 Email: motheroffour@xtra.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Mangaotaki River Mangaohae River Awakino River
Location	Karetu Cottage is marked on the Mangaotaki River map. 3.5 hours drive from Auckland 1.5 hours drive from Hamilton 15-20 minutes from Piopio
Facilities	Full self-contained 3-bedroom cottage Sleeps up to 8 Two double beds, two singles, and a pull-out double sofa bed Spacious kitchen dining area adjcent to the lounge Separate bathroom with shower and toilet Own laundry and outside clothesline Bed linen, towels, cleaning cloths provided Tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, sugar and milk are provided Freeview TV with radio channels Cell phone coverage Phone available at owners' house if needed
Other activities	Farm walks Farm experiences by appointment See the nearby Waitangaru falls Visit Waitomo caves
Indicative tariff as at 1 March 2008	Karetu Cottage's tariff is: Two people: NZ$100 per night (including GST) One person: NZ$70 per night (including GST) Extra person: NZ$20 per night
Payment	Cash only accepted
Directions	Travelling south on SH3, turn right into Kaka Road at the southern end of Piopio (after passing the village shops). After about 1km, turn left at the T intersection into Mangaotaki Road. Continue for about 12 km until you reach R& J Crooks farm on the right.

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