The Church

The Church Review

Originally a 1916 Methodist church from another town, dismantled, shifted and rebuilt, the Church is worth a visit even if you're not staying the night. The church itself, on the main road heading into Hahei, is now a gracious restaurant, a little more upmarket than the cafes closer to the beach. Yet it maintains a relaxed country vibe. Travelers and locals mull over choices such as Black Angus Eye fillet or the macadamia (locally grown) dukkha-crusted rack of lamb with roast vegetables with a red currant jus. The accommodation is just behind the church. The wooden studios and cottages are connected by winding garden paths, each decorated with stained glass and small arched windows, some with wood fires and all built with recycled timber in keeping with the style of the church. The rooms are small but bright, and each has a back porch overlooking the gardens. A communal lounge has Sky television, Internet and indoor/outdoor BBQ area.There's also a three bedroom house, in a private setting slightly apart from the other units.