Shops: Hunterville township is quaint and historical. Local stores include a book and gift shop, cafes, antiques and collectables, local made designer goods, a settler's museum, community tennis courts (out of school hours) and superb local outdoor pool during summer months. There is also a small loop walk that takes you across a miniature swing bridge, great for young kids. Life size model sheep frequent the pavements which along with a bronze sculpture of local breed of heading dog, the Hunterway, pay tribute to the farming culture of the region. Golf: Rangatira Golf club which has beautiful views and offers 18 holes over three levels of Rangitikei River terraces and a unique cable car ride for access. Short walks: Just south of Hunterville, Bruce Park Loop Track (1.4 kms of easy walk) offers impressive specimins of Rimu, Totara and Kahikatea and a doc challenge for children. Just North of Rathmoy Estate, The White cliffs boulders are an ancient geological phenomenon that create a magical environment set in local woodland. Drive, park and walk with a steep climb down to discover. Mountain biking: Arapuki Forest mountain bike park is 86 kms from us. Ski: A day at the slopes is easy from the lodge with Rahapehu Ski fields either 111 kms or 115 kms from our riverside lodge.