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We are a good old fashioned kiwi country pub,we have great meals,friendly staff and accommodation.

01/11/2026

Countdown to Christmas Quiz is approaching fast and with only three sessions before Santa arrives they're gonna be a FUN night out!!

Round One - Wednesday 18th November, 7pm
Round Two - Wednesday 2nd December, 7pm
Round Three - Wednesday 16th December, 7pm

Put those dates in your calendar, grab your intelligent friends or anyone you like having a yarn with and get ready to test your knowledge!!

We've got bonus rounds and taste testing rounds which are a HIT with some cool prizes to giveaway too!

$10 per team of 6 and our courtesy vehicle will be ready to pick you up and get you home safely!!

30/10/2026

🪅 MARKET DAY IS COMING! 🪅

Get ready for a fantastic day out supporting our local vendors!
From unique handmade crafts and artisan goods to gorgeous gifts and unwanted items that could be just what you're looking for, there is something for everyone.

Bring the family, grab a coffee freshly brewed from the Ma's Place coffee cart and come discover some local treasures!

We'll have the BBQ fired up for a breaky roll or sausage sizzle

📅 When: Sunday 22 November

📍 Where: The Hotel Carpark

🛻 BOOK a Stall today, it's only $10. We've got loads of space and we want loads of stalls!!

Are you a crafter?

Like baking and want to sell some?

Any fruit or veges you can bag up to sell?

It's a great opportunity to Spring clean and get rid of any unwanted items you've got lying around and turn them into cash!!

29/10/2026

We gave away the cash again last week!!!
Friday's are a VIBE and this week is the last of the Whitebaiting Season, join us for a great night out :)

HAPPY HOUR: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
RAFFLES: 🥩Mokau Butchery meat pack, 🍫Ma's Place hamper & 💸$50 voucher from us!
SPECIALS: 🍍Hawaiian Burger, 🍤Sesame Prawn Salad!
LOCALS DRAW: 7.00pm - 💸$200 (you have to be here to claim the cash)

See you from 5.30pm for Happy Hour and RAFFLES, you don't want to miss out!

28/10/2026

Grab your crew, warm up those vocal cords and come own the stage 🎤👨‍🎤

📍 Where: The Awakino Hotel

⏰ When: 8:00 PM

🍻 Special: Happy hour drinks 7.30 - 9 PM!

🃏 Lucky: door prize - drawn 9pm!!

Tag your duet partner below and let us know what song you're kicking off the night with! 👇🚨🎤

23/10/2026

IT’S HERE!

The BIGGEST event this labor weekend, right here at The Awakino Hotel!

Have we got a line up for YOU!

🥩BBQ & Spit Roast
🐂 Mechanical Bull
🎸 Faultline! Live Band!

Our whole community is ALIVE with the Mokau Market Pop-Up Shop open all weekend, Kawakawa Kottage Pop
Up & the Mōkau Museum rich in history to visit!

Mokau Butchery, Nic’s Latte & Grill, River Run Cafe and of course Whitebait Inn all selling & serving delicious food that will satisfy your appetites everyday throughout the weekend!

Need somewhere to stay? Even though we’re at capacity the alternatives are endless…
Tainui Wetere Domain, Seaview Holiday Park or Whitebait Inn for camping, Mokau Motel & plenty of Air BnB’s in our community to make your stay is an enjoyable one!

If you’re out on the water this weekend in the Mokau Fishing Clubs first competition of the year, the conditions are mint and we’re looking forward to the weigh in and prize giving at the Hotel tomorrow afternoon and we’ll finish that off with another BBQ and a few bevies to wash it down!!

If you want a slower and mindful start to your day, join Pip in the hall Sunday morning from 10am for a relaxing self paced yoga class 🧘🏼‍♂️

Mokau & Awakino are the places to be this weekend, so get out here and get amongst the country vibe.

See you tonight for a ride on the Bull 🐂🤠

22/10/2026

Another happy Whitebaiter nabbed the cash last Friday and with the end of the season just around the corner, it could be the end of their winning streak!!

HAPPY HOUR: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
RAFFLES: A Mokau Butchery meat pack, A Ma's Place hamper & a $50 voucher from us!
SPECIALS: Seafood Chowder or Fish Bites from the menu
LOCALS DRAW: 7.00pm - $200 (you have to be here to claim the cash)

Come down and join us for another fun filled Friday from 5.30pm for HAPPY HOUR!

21/10/2026

🤠Have you dusted off your boots?

🤠Been boot scootin' around?

🤠Ready to ride the bull?

The countdown is on to The Awakino ho-Down, one of the BEST events of the year!

This Saturday 24th October! The night is covered with a delicious spit roast and BBQ from 6pm, a mechanical bull to test the best and Faultline - LIVE music to get you up and on the dance floor!!

Courtesy van is running, so give us a call if you'd like a ride and we'll get you here and home safely!!

17/10/2026

Karaoke NIGHT!!

SING 👩‍🎤 ENTERTAIN 👨🏼‍🎤 DANCE

The night is yours! Dress as your inner DIVA and shine all night long!

Pick a banger and get the crowd pumping or sing along in the background like no one can hear 🎤

Choose your groove and get amongst it on Karaoke night as we party the night away!

Saturday 14th November from 8pm.

15/10/2026

King George of the Whitebait Monarchy was the worthy recipient of last weeks CASH draw. While the whitebait may be slow, the cash wasn't!!

HAPPY HOUR: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
RAFFLES: A Mokau Butchery meat pack, A Ma's Place hamper & a $50 voucher from us!
SPECIALS: Satay Pork Steaks with Udon Noodles & Greens or a Fish Burger from the menu
LOCALS DRAW: 7.00pm - $200 (you have to be here to claim the cash)

Looking forward to another Locals night of good food, good company, a few raffles and the anticipated CASH DRAW!

We look forward to seeing you from 5.30pm for HAPPY HOUR!

14/10/2026

Market Day!!

Sunday 22nd November from 10am

Find yourself a bargain, rummage through an array of used and new goods cos you never know what might catch your eye and with Christmas just around the corner its worth dropping by!

Ma's Place will be taking care of your morning coffee fix in their bright orange coffee truck that everyone has seen around the community ☕and we're throwing a sausage sizzle for breaky!

STALL HOLDERS WANTED
Got unwanted bits & pieces laying around or do you need to declutter and spring clean? Well now you have a good reason to... Market Day at The Awakino Hotel!

Address

Awakino Hotel SH3
Waikato
4376

Telephone

+6467529815

Website

http://www.awakinohotel.com/

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