A DESTINATION
Kurow is a South Island pioneer township situated in North Otago, nestled comfortably between the great Waitaki River and the magnificent St Mary's mountain range in the Waitaki Valley.
It is the geographic hub between Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Oamaru and is a vital stop on the exciting new Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
The Waitaki Valley encompasses the impressive braided Waitaki River, Lake Waitaki, Lake Aviemore and Lake Benmore, and a number of peaceful and friendly villages along the way. Visit Duntroon,
Otematata and Omarama on your trip to or from Kurow.
See & Do
The area is a ‘sportsman’s’ paradise with fabulous lakes on the Waitaki River for boating and fishing. Hiking, biking, horse trekking and skiing - come and enjoy our backyard!
Kurow is the service township for the upper Waitaki Valley.
The name may come from the Maori Place name Te Kohurau meaning “place of many mists”.
Hike it or Bike it, Taste it and Drink it!
The Waitaki Valley is a great place to explore, offering historic sites, Maori rock drawings, vineyards, wine tasting, orchards,
geological formations, and jet boating on the Waitaki River.
The hydro lakes are the perfect setting for water sports, camping and fishing. The Lakes are a popular ride for cyclists.
Live and Work
Education
Waitaki Valley School (2010)
Phone (03) 436 0660 for more information
www.waitakivalley.school.nz
Waitaki Valley Preschool
For any enquiries please call in to the Centre at Settlement Road, phone 03 436 0999 or email Gaye Schurgers - Send Email
Hakataramea Valley Mobile Kindy
for further information please contact Juliet 03 436 0735.
Medical Services
Kurow Medical Centre
Phone (03) 436 0760 for an appointment
Kurow St John
In an emergency please phone 111.
The Waitaki Valley and Hakataramea are serviced by Prime Response which is supported by a volunteer ambulance service, based in Kurow, with back up support from Oamaru.
Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade
In an emergency please phone 111.
The Waitaki Valley and Hakataramea are serviced by a dedicated volunteers.
Bugle Online
The Bugle is a local fortnightly newspaper published by the Waitaki Valley Community.
Click here to view the latest publication online.
