| Rewi Alley's Cottage |
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| Rewi Alley, well known for his work in China, was a farmer in the Moeawatea Valley, inland from Waverley, in the 1920’s before he went to China. The house, on private property, was restored in 1989 by the New Zealand Conservation Corp. Further details about the house can be obtained from the Historic Places Trust. Access to the house is by public road taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Waverley. The first 20 minutes of travel is on a sealed road followed by 40 minutes of winding shell, all weather road. The final 20 minutes is mostly papa clay road and is generally only fit for four wheel drive vehicles and mountain bikes. Under very dry conditions it can be possible to get a car through but the road is often very rutted and even a light shower can make the surface slippery. However, it is a very pleasant and secluded area with wonderful views and the trip is worth while for this alone. |
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