Stories & Roses in Te Awamutu
A Gentle Cultural Outing for Rest Homes, Retirement Villages & Community Groups
Enjoy a peaceful journey into Waikato’s past, surrounded by beauty and bloom. Te Awamutu Museum and its adjoining rose gardens offer a rich, relaxed experience filled with local heritage, Māori taonga, and floral displays. It’s a perfect low-energy excursion for seniors and disability clients.
🌸 What You'll Experience
A guided or self-paced visit through the Te Awamutu Museum’s galleries -
Exhibits include Māori and settler history, rotating artworks, and community collections
A gentle stroll through the adjacent rose gardens — flat, shaded, and seasonally vibrant
Time for seated rest, quiet reflection, or conversation in a peaceful town setting
♿ Accessibility
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with smooth indoor floors and wide pathways
Accessible public toilets available within the museum complex
Gardens are flat and paved, suitable for walkers and wheelchairs
Close coach drop-off zone and minimal walking required
☕ Morning or Afternoon Tea Option
Tea at Red Kitchen Café or The Store Te Awamutu (both within 3 minutes of the museum) -
Includes -
Muffin, scone, or sweet treat
Tea, coffee, or juice
Fully accessible with group-friendly seating
Optional takeaway tea for a picnic-style garden refreshment
👥 Ideal For
Elderly groups interested in local history, art, or quiet social outings
Residents with limited mobility or low stamina
Disability groups with companion support
Community or cultural groups wanting a calm and educational trip
This outing combines light cultural learning, natural beauty, and social connection, all at a comfortable pace.
Sample Schedule (Half-Day Outing – ~3.5 Hours)
Morning Option
9 - 30 AM Depart from facility
10 - 15 AM Arrive at Te Awamutu – museum visit
11 - 15 AM Morning tea at local café or garden setting
11 - 45 AM Light garden stroll or seated social time
12 - 15 PM Return travel
Afternoon Option
1 - 00 PM Depart from facility
1 - 45 PM Museum visit and garden tour
2 - 45 PM Afternoon tea at café
3 - 15 PM Return travel
Book Your Te Awamutu Outing Today
We’ll customise access, pace, and refreshments to your group’s needs.
Phone - +64 7 847 2203
Email - info@steadygo.co.nz
Web - www.steadygo.co.nz
