PictureWaverley Race Course - home of Kiwi
The Waverley Racing Club was established in 1874 and is a very strong and proactive club.  It is the home of the 1983 Melbourne Cup winner   -  Kiwi
The track was upgraded in 2005 and a new running rail installed in April 2006. The facilities are two grandstands – the Main Stand and the Members Stand which featured in the movie Good Bye Pork Pie. Marquees are set up for the day for sponsors, corporate and the Country Punter of the Year..

Waverley Community Cup Day -   This is Waverley Racing Club’s main event of the year. It is a carnival atmosphere with marquees, entertainment, live music and kids’ entertainment. Country Racing at it best.
Waverley Racing Club -  Secretary -  Gillian Lennox  Ph :  06 346 5585
>>> here to see the latest race dates
PictureWaverley Public Swimming pools -
The Waverley Pools are situated at the southern end of the township on the main road. This venue has recently been completely up-graded by the South Taranaki District Council with  various Charitable Trusts and sponsors along side contributing to the overall costs making this a very important part of the community's facilities being provided for the youngsters growing up in the area.
Swimming club days and experienced tuition for those keen to learn to swim are available and  well supported by all the community.
Entry is free  -  young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Waverley Swimming Club -  Contact :  Kylie Manson  Ph :  06 346 6220

>>> here to see season dates and opening times
PictureWaverley Beach & Camp Grounds
Waverley's Best Kept Secret -  just 9 kms on tar-seal from Wereroa Road, the main road through the town, you will find the home of the iconic Hole in the Rock, long black sandy beaches and a camping ground with everything needed for holidaying campers - in vans, with tents or just back-packing - who need a place to stay for the night with hot running water, toilets and cooking facilities available.  Situated on Coleman Ave Waverley Beach - 1 Cabin, 25 powered sites and numerous others unpowered.  There is an established children's playground and a short walk to the cuttings through the cliff which leads you to the beaches.  Surf casting is a favourite past time as fish are plentiful.   Formal fees are paid on an honesty system to the Waverley LibraryPlus office on Wereroa Road.
Contact :  Waverley LibraryPlus  0800 111 323  for information
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PictureWaverley Astro Tennis Courts

Waverley Tennis Courts and Park - the  courts are the latest community acquisition adding interest to the already established children's park and public picnic area. Powered caravan sites are available here and public toilets are situated conveniently. Security cameras cover the area and are monitored.
Seen here - Ross Dunlop, Mayor of South Taranaki District Council, going for a sensational overhead lob of the ball on the official opening day of the courts - make it a good one Ross.

Waverley Tennis Club - Current President :  Shane Alexander  Ph: 06 346 5150

PictureAotea Utanganui - Patea Museum
The Museum of South Taranaki, situated on Egmont Street in Patea, officially opened on a beautiful West Coast morning, 30 April 2011, with Mt Taranaki forming it's majestic backdrop for this most important event.
Groups and Associations linked to Patea and its preservation of historical events -
Patea Historical Society  -  Secretary  Jim Baker  Ph: 06 278 4344
Patea Maori Club Inc       -  Secretary  Ph: 06 273 8339

>>> more   pictures taken of the opening ceremonies
PictureCarlyle Pony Club
Carlyle Pony Club can be found on Fookes Street - part of the town's Green Belt - a very active pony club that has been the local platform for young riders to learn best practices in the care of their horses and how to ride to an excellent standard for many years.  This can be attested to by the ribbons won at competitions proudly displayed by club members.  The club's focus on work and play, fair-mindedness and attention to detail epitomises country life for children. Those students that don't have a mount of their own do not miss out - a pony may be available for the price of a little bit of grooming. 

>>>see website
PictureBushy Park - Edwardian Homestead; Native Bird Sanctuary; Virgin Rainforest - open to Public
Bushy Park features a Historic Places Trust Edwardian Homestead, beautiful manicured grounds and a huge bird sanctuary, ring fenced to protect the inhabitants from predators.  The building of a Boardwalk through the forest-like native bush was championed by Rotary, Wanganui in 2015.  Every board has the name of the individual sponsor/s etched into the wood and laid as part of the walk attraction.  Select here  to read  the history of this grand old house and the man who created her.  Anyone who would like to stay as a guest at the Park can book on line or telephone a reservation - all information supplied.
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Tawhiti Museum, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 12 attractions in Hawera 
>>>see website 
A wonderful lifelike display of how life used to be in New Zealand's early years in Taranaki and beyond,
portraiting both Maori and European influences on land and sea
Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to view the many exhibits, large and small.  You won't want to miss out.
enter here and take Nigel's website tour to find details of where and when to visit. 

Tawhiti Museum - an ongoing Labour of Love
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ASHLEY PARK
offers a full range of accommodation from guest rooms to back packers or caravan sites;
a great variety of special animal breeds and birds can be seen in an open natural enviroment;
antiques and collectibles on display to enjoy or purchase;
delightful Devonshire teas and menu meals are available;  
acres of park gounds and lake walks
Ashley Park, is right on State Highway 3, situated between Wanganui and Waitotara and well sign-posted to its main gates

>>> see here for more information

Ashley Park, Waitotara