Licensed Riverside Café & Venue

Set amongst beautiful gardens, beneath impressive Papa Cliffs and looking directly over the Rangitikei River.
Halfway around the Manawatu Scenic Route, Awastone hosts a licensed café set in a quiet garden featuring a lovely patio looking out to the gorgeous Rangitīkei River.
It is a popular stop for travellers, campers and locals alike.

Open Hours

We are now in our Winter Season.
Campground Reception for Awastone and the Mangaweka Campground is Open Everyday 8am - 6pm.

Arriving after hours?
Give Us a Call on 06 382 5744 Late Check-Ins available.

Office & Reception

Monday - Sunday
8am - 6pm

Licensed Café

Monday - Sunday
CLOSED for Winter
Licensed Riverside

Café & Venue

Halfway around the Manawatu Scenic Route, Awastone hosts a licensed café set in a quiet garden featuring a lovely patio looking out to the gorgeous Rangitikei River. It is a popular stop for travellers, campers and locals alike.
wine pour at the awastone bar

Events at Awastone

Between January and March, live music fills the area on Sunday afternoons, bringing locals, campers & travellers to catch up with friends or make new ones over relaxed entertainment.
Keep up to date with events and happenings at Awastone by following our FaceBook or Instagram, or you can sign up to our newsletter to get updates, events & news straight to your inbox!
Some opening times can change at late notice. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
Even during periods of closure our café is available for group bookings and special occasions.

awastone event

Groups, Corporate & Social Occasions

Let Awastone take the hard work out of organising your next corporate outing, birthday party, reunion or family celebration.

The venue is ready, the dishes are done and the guests are fed!​

With accommodation on site and numerous motels and farmstays an easy drive away (yes we can take care of the driving) Awastone can host your group throughout the whole event.

Simply get in touch to discuss your needs.

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