During the 1800s, the Landing was an overnight resting place for those travelling on the riverboats that navigated the Waikato River. The riverboats would stop here and travellers would walk up the hill and stay at the old homestead, which neighbours the current Narrows Landing.

One such traveller was Governor George Grey, who during one such stay, planted pear seeds within the homestead’s orchard and over time these grew into the four large pear trees that can still be seen today when standing on the restaurant terrace.

Building began on The Narrows Landing in 1996 with the framework largely constructed using recycled electricity pylons that had previously been scrapped and buried. Great care was taken to ensure that only the bare minimum of flora on site was removed to accommodate the build. Local untreated timber was used throughout and many of the windows are made of Totara, and are aged well over 100 years old. A truly rustic natural environment has been created, as the Narrows Landing sits comfortably amidst the magnificent trees, lawns and gardens.

Shirley and Johann Angerbauer are proud to be the directors of the Narrows Landing Boutique Hotel. Austrian born Johann has had a varied international career history, his most recent posting being General Manager of a leading five star hotel in China. Johann and his New Zealand born wife Shirley are enjoying their return to the country. They aim to provide a unique and relaxing destination for seekers of luxury accommodation and fine dining experiences from the world over. The Narrows Landing Restaurant attracts both food connoisseurs and dining aficionados alike. The restaurant has been injected with a fresh new menu designed by our Head Chef Owen Swan. Owen’s dishes present a blend of clean, uncomplicated flavours, using only the best and freshest of ingredients. The result is superb.

“We will do our best to ensure that you feel welcome and truly satisfied. In response to changing trends we offer an extensive gourmet selection of top quality meals, within a relaxed and informal atmosphere.”