Hayes Engineering Works & Homestead (incl cafe)

Great Cafe and an Amazing Place

This place was so busy, always a good sign! Came on a day the workshop wasnt working but still such an interesting place to go through. It was amazing to look through the house and see how people li...

Excellent display and tour - highly recommend

Excellent self guided (with a brochure in hand) tour through the works and homestead. The people at the cafe and in charge of the tour were extremely approachable and friendly. The Works are fascinat...

Great food stop

We had lunch here while doing the Central Otago rail trail A very pleasant setting , with hospitable staff. The pies& pastie were excellent , and the apple pie dressed with blue cheese, walnuts and t...

Best cafe in Central Otago

Absolutely FABULOUS cafe in charming and characterful cottage. Great coffee, superb homemade food and delightfully personable staff. On the rail trail just out of Oturehua. Plan your trip to take in t...

Not just a historical site - a cafe too!

Great coffee and amazing choice of food both savoury and sweet. Staff couldn’t be more helpful even washing my Keep-a-cup afterwards