Waipu

Waipu: Celtic Heart of Bream Bay

Waipu’s Scottish Heritage

Waipu Museum The best small museum in New Zealand – Discover Waipu’s rich heritage and Scottish/Nova Scotian origins.
Waipu Heritage Trail Established in 2002, this trail will take you back to the early Scottish settlement of Waipu, visiting landmarks and buildings marked by distinctive limestone pillars.
Waipu Cemetery - Hamon Rd, off Cove Rd, a beautiful spot to view the river, explore the old graves, or swim.
Waipu Caledonian Society Information about the annual Highland Games held in Waipu over the New Year period. Features the traditions, heritage and culture of the Scottish and Nova Scotian settlers in New Zealand

Wireless Waipu – yes that’s right!

Most of the main street you can access wireless with your laptop – in some places the first half hour access is free, after that a small charge applies, but it is great value (as it should be in a scottish town!)

Shops in Waipu

We have a Post Shop, Cafés, a Pharmacy, craft shops, accommodation, and above all a friendly welcome

Ceud Mile Failte – a hundred thousand welcomes!

See the map below for places to stay around Waipu – for more places in the wider Bream Bay area Click here

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