Putaruru Arms Motor Inn is a twenty unit Motel Complex with licensed restaurant and bar, and off street parking. Built during the South Waikato timber milling boom, the Arms is part of the district's distinctive timberlands history. Dave Sampson, the host of the Arms will welcome you to a warm family style service, with friendly staff and friendly rates.
Large Parking Areas.
Putaruru means in Maori "The Resting Place of the Owl" ( ruru :-owl).
Like an Owl you can rest in comfort at the Putaruru Arms Motor Inn.
On State Highway One, Putaruru is the gateway-East to Rotorua, Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, or- North to Hamilton, And - South to Taupo, Hawkes Bay and Wellington, west to Otorohanga and Te Awamutu.
Enjoy a beautiful continental breakfast or Brunch/Lunch in our cafe. (by special arrangements)
Experience Putaruru...............Home to the purest water in the Southern Hemisphere, exported throughout the world.
Admire the town's new water feature built to celebrate this natural gift from the earth.
Stay for a day to tramp the Te Waihou walkway to the source of the pure blue water, or fish the nearby streams, lakes, river tracks and Arapuni Hydro Station and Dam.
The Timber Museum is close by as well.
Enjoy a round at one of three golf clubs. Then return to the Arms for a pleasant night dining in the restaurant. Open 7 nights from 6pm.
The Chef's delicious home style menu is popular with both travellers and the local clientele.
Celebrate your special occasion in Putaruru......We at the Arms can provide the atmosphere and catering for weddings, anniversaries,--Any social get together. The Arms will work with you to make the occasion special.
The Putaruru Arms Motor Inn will welcome you warmly. Tourists, Families, Corporate- Travellers, Truckies,--We are here to provide a home-away-from-home service in the beautiful heartland of central North Island. See the camellias in bloom, or catch a local agricultural show and experience rural New Zealand as it used to be.