Reviews of Rakaia's Iconic Salmon. (Other) in Rakaia (Canterbury).

Rakaia's Iconic Salmon

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73 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia 7710, New Zealand

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Information of Rakaia's Iconic Salmon, Other in Rakaia (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Rakaia's Iconic Salmon

D. M.

Upgraded playground. Very good public toilets

G. W.

A perfect stopping place. Off road parking, a couple of cafes and great toilets

K. N.

The statue is quite fun, if you're driving into Christchurch from Ashburton it's an easy stop off, otherwise there's not much around to visit. Cute park and playground.

L. A.

A fantastic place to stop and revive and release toxins (toilets) and if weather permits and time..photo opportunity with huge Salmon.

R. &. P. W.

Statue is one of those iconic symbols of the area, and well placed. However, worth more than a mention is Rakaia now offers "the" BEST toilet stop here enroute to/from Chch! The NEW loos are a great set up: very clean individual stalls, plenty available, with both wheelchair accessible and family room (with change table) options. COVID scanning everywhere. Excellent porch-like weather protection overhang between loos and hand wash area, complete with beautiful long composite stone trough (shared) sink and Dyson hand dryers. Sure beats the old, cold decaying relic that used to be there! Also note: just along to South of loos 🚻 near playground are two old gaols (jail cells) and an historical review of yesteryear report of how the river was crossed.

C. M.

They have excellent public toilet facilities near this spot. Very clean and nice smelling. Five stars 💯

Z. P.

Cos I was there late at night slash early morning…found the big eyes of the Rakaia Salmon statue a bit too scary and quickly hoped that my PTSD and over imaginative mind didn’t bring up scary thoughts and things 😅✌🏽

J. W.

Kids enjoyed the playground, and we made use of the nice clean toilets

K. S.

Good park close to shops gas station restrooms clean an tidy

E. W.

Good place for a toilet stop. Good playground for kids

鐘.

A lot of fun equipments in the playground. Clean toilets. My kid had great fun here.

V.

Stopped to use the public convenience while driving south. Clean and tidy.

S. E.

Great little town to stop for a feed and a coffee. Excellent public toilets.

S. S.

Good food , I like chicken the way they cook . But need to work out more on salad :)

J. C.

Another quick visit for essentials but it all looked trendy and nice. So please someone else pop in for a better look.

u. V.

Great place to stay over for upto 2 hours on the way to dunedin...swings,toilets,fuel and cafe.

K. B.

Great public toilets. Very clean and tidy

M.

The statue was impressive as always but they are redeveloping the park walkways so not quite so easy to move around. I'm sure it will be awesome once the redevelopment is complete. Also a note about hand driers at toilets, they are around the corner from the hand basin

R. W.

If you love big statues of fish. This is the place for you. Lol

J. B.

It's a statue. Of a big fish. A nice little stop as you head off on your holiday. Also a great playground for the wee ones who might need to let off steam!

H.

Great place to visit and great public toilets

A. M.

Good memories of childhood photos next to the fish lol. Public toilets here were actually quiet clean and the lay out of it I thought was quiet a bright idea. Nice field to park up and sleep in the sun.

E. A.

Good spot for stop your vehicle for relaxing

R. P.

Great wee Park and lovely big salmon to take photos with... nice Cafe over the road to grab a coffee and food.

J.

The hamster wheel, so scary but fun lol

C.

Didn't stop just past it going to methven

g.

Always cheerful excellent service. A favorite

J. P.

Clean toilets...peaceful park...car charging point...

P.

Stopped at bakery beautiful food

H. C. (.

Always love to take a break here. Have been doing so far years. Nice, clean new ablution block. Good playground. The kids love the big fish

K. J.

Great playground with lots of equipment both new and old. Recycling and rubbish bins. Decent stainless steal toilets. Ev charging station and dump station too. Cafe nearby. Nice place for a picnic, plenty of tables and a free gas BBQ but close to the main highway.

S.

This place gives a whole new meaning to the words "fish out of water". Nice little town with excellent, friendly service at the petrol station to clean public toilets with a park close by for families to stretch their legs.

M.

Love the coffee at the local shop.

t.

Awesome new dunnies ! flash.

J. J.

Beautiful statue. Nice Cafe over road. Little park for relaxing or walking the dog while on a journey.

A. K.

Great place to stop. The playground for the kids (and adults) is so much fun, and there are picnic benches, tables and even a bbq! Lovely place.

J. W.

Stopped to charge the car. Nice little park/gardens. The cafes were all closed which was a shame. There's a big statue of a Salmon. What more can you say?

B. A.

Stopped for public toilets here. Very clean. Saw cleaning lady on way out. You could tell she took a pride in her work. Cleans them many times a day.

C. S.

I live in this town and see how u check fun tourists have with the giant salmon taking pictures with it. It also sits outside the Salmon Tales cafe which is really good value and the public toilets which are really clean and we'll looked after.

J. D.

Impressive Salmon statue and water feature Lions Club project. Two solid picnic tables. A nice place to sit and drink a coffee. Restrooms nearby. Unfortunately the rubbish bin was overflowing

B. H.

Very clean public toilet block, picnic tables, very nice stop off.

A. K. C.

Cool place for a photo opportunity and for a break from travelling. There's a table just in front of the statue where you can sit and relax, have drinks and eat a meal. There's also a toilet a few steps too. Good breakfast stopover for us on our way to Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki.

S. P.

The toilets and drinking fountain is always very clean and always inviting. Always take the time to stop here to rest 💯

T.

Kaikoura nice but expensive eating

D. B.

Huge salmon, iconic in New Zealand, gardens surrounding frame the Rakaia Salmon well for photo opportunities every time of the year. The play ground behind the statue is great fun for the kids too.

S. B.

Nice space for a rest off the main road. Good playground for the kids. Clean toilets 🚻. Café and petrol ⛽ near by

N.

Great Photo Opportunity

B. M.

Great playground and just next to the EV charger

c. m.

Bathrooms are 10 out of 10. Great facility. Lovely and clean

A. M.

5 Stars, Fabulous, highly recommend a stop at North Gore.

E. J.

The playground is a family friendly area to stop after a long drive with the Salmon Statue as a great place for photo memorabilia

J. M.

The statue is big, right where the parking is. A big redevelopment is going on around the area.

l.

Fish and chips for dinner anyone

D. G.

Great and the toilet block near buy

F. C.

This is not a life sized salmon, but a very large one

N.

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D. S.

My go to meet my mum there once a month for coffee and catch up ,great food ,relaxed,clean and fantastic staff.

R. C.

Neat place to stop. Nice picnic tables. Neat cafe next door.

C. E.

Nice place to stop, toilets are always clean

W. R.

The day was a little bit chilly but still very enjoyable little town if you know the right spots to go to

R. J.

Has EV charging. A cafe, toilet and place where you can seat and enjoy your food.

N. S.

Very new & clean toilets here and a playground to take a break from traveling.

R. A.

The big Salmon definitely hard to miss!

C. F.

Wonderful playground for the kids But public toilets need a really good clean

J. J.

Gorgeous weather and views. Nice cafe close by. Happy to recommend.

K. I.

Nice playground for wee ones, good clean rest area and ablutions.

N. &. S. R.

Awesome stop, They are currently fixing the place up so Portoloos but still a good stop

I. W.

Great little park for the kids.

A. V.

Cute little town, didnt get to explore much of it but will definitely go back.

n. a.

Public toilets are beautifully designed and clean .

M. L.

Nice open area by bathrooms. Good place to stop.

W.

Nothing more than a salmon statue. Toilet stop.

L.

Great as usual

c.

Attractive interesting sculpture. Classy version of the big fruit of Queensland.

L. D. B.

It's a giant fish 🤷‍♀️ nice park beside. Good stop when driving from picton to Dunedin

M.

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L. I.

The iconic salmon statue. Great for a stop as it has ample parking, a public toilet and small park for kids.

C. H.

Great place to stop when travelling with kids. Large trees for shade.

A.

It's a big statue what more can I say. The toilet beside was pretty clean

M. R.

One of the most friendliest people ever come across an yet they come from allover the place

T. R.

Good parking off the main road an great plac to visit

K.

Nice cafe, toilets and gift shop.

F. W.

Very big. Love it. Doesn't really look much like a salmon though..

M. L.

Great burger and chips nice spot

s.

Nice place. Good facilities

c. f.

Aestheticly pleasing, a visit to the Rakaia salmon site will leave you feeling invigorating.

L. F.

Rakaias' spot for pokemon go

S.

Liked it. Eggs bennie with salmon. Nice.

A. b.

parking, good resting place especially on long trips

M.

Kids love driving past "the big fish".

S.

Loved the statue

J. A.

Nice stopover and toilet nearby!

D. A.

We had a great salmon and cheese panini here. Highly recommended

P. O.

It's a salmon but awesome lots of cafes to choose close by

D. W.

Public toilet stop over , park . I recommend stopping in

A.

Good place to have a break from driving

P.

Nice venue for a quick snack

M. F.

Needs a bloody good clean,try wet a d forget

M. Z.

playpark for the kids and good toilets

J.

Very informative and great selection of food

M.

Nice clean park for a picnic.

R. D.

Great food lovely people and service

G.

We love the playground here

z.

It's a statue of a big salmon. Guess if you really like fish you might be in to it

H. M.

Clean comfort rooms and good coffee!!

G.

Nice place for lunch .

C.

Great statue for that area!

P. I.

Toilets and picnic benches nearby. Also playground for the kids

S. B.

Good little place to take a break after long driving

S. &. C.

Kids loved the playground too

E.

Clean bathroom to use. Impressive

P.

Slowly growing traffic is insane there

C. R.

Nice park and fountain.cafes closebuy

R. F.

Great statue of a fish. Park atea also great.

V.

Had a Lunch at Garden... Nice Place

G. M.

Something a bit fishy about it.

b.

Clean toilet in public.

l.

The lads said it was a good salmon statue.

g.

Nice place for a break

S.

The salmon looks scary. A photo point for tourists.

G.

Good clean restrooms

K.

Fresh salmon & great pies

H. L.

Nice playground near by!

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Awesome place to go with the family

T. M.

One place off my bucket list

m.

Good playground for kids.

F. R.

Yeah. Big fish. Built in 1991

R.

It's a giant salmon. Very majestic!

s. b.

Good for kids to play

J.

Its a fish on a pole what more can i say

H. J.

Cute statue to take picture with

M. L.

neat and interesting Park

K.

A fabulous fish indeed.

M.

Great piss stop

A. A.

Good stopping place.

B.

Only stopped there once I think.

B.

It tells a story in itself.

B.

Great play ground

B. D.

Best coffee ever

L.

Nice place to stopover

P.

Nice wee town

R.

Fantastic for pics

n.

It's a huge fish

D.

Great park

M.

Quiet rest spot

D.

Really unique

P. H.

Bit like Gore.

D.

Classic photo spot

C.

What a sight to see

S. E.

Great fishing

T.

One of the classic icons!

N.

EV Charging 50kw

J.

nice place 🎉

B. L.

Awesome attraction

A.

Excellent location

G.

Love it

J.

Rakaia lovely village

A.

Great place

A. T.

Great place

A.

Good

T.

Excellent

m.

It's a Biggie!!

S.

Interesting

C.

Interesting

p.

Interesting

B. T.

The famous salmon

N.

Outstanding

R. H.

Our stopover to let the kids have time to play and ease their boredom sitting inside the car.

M. C.

You just have to get up close to appreciate the workmanship. The adjoining park is a cool wee place too and the loo's are top notch as well.

r. h.

Totally wicked no doubt

Y.

(Translated) Passing by the town, I saw the big salmon stop and take a picture. There is a small toilet next to it and continue on the road! (Original) 路過小鎮看到大鮭魚停下來拍拍照，旁邊有個小廁所，繼續上路！

L.

(Translated) Small park There is a clean public toilet next to it (Original) 小公園 旁邊有一個乾淨的公共廁所

K.

(Translated) Inside the salmon building was a honey section and a cafe. (Original) サーモンの建物の中にはハチミツ売り場とカフェがありました。

T.

(Translated) Next to the statue are parks, children's playgrounds, and clean and beautiful toilets. Beautiful rose pine nuts can be found under the pine trees in the park. (Original) 雕像旁有公園，兒童遊戲場，及乾淨漂亮的廁所。公園裡的松樹下可以發現漂亮的玫瑰松果。

j.

(Translated) It is a small park for local residents to relax in. (Original) 지역 주민들이 이용하는 작은 공원으로 편안함을 주는 곳입니다.

S.

(Translated) Breaks, public toilets, coffee shop (Original) 休息點，有公廁，有咖啡店

P.

(Translated) The place where I took a break, the fountain is cool, and the toilet is used. Convenient (Original) 잠깐 쉬어간 곳 분수가 시원하고 화장실 이용 편리해요

M.

(Translated) A resting place where you can relax when you have a hard time on your way to Decafo in Christchurch (Original) 크라이스트처치에서 데카포가는길에 힘들때쯤 쉴수있는 휴게소같은곳

L.

(Translated) IT IS WONDERFUL; IN FACT, I SHARED IT WITH OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD. (Original) ES MARAVILLOSO; DE HECHO LO HE COMPARTIDO CON OTROS PAÍSES DEL MUNDO.

S.

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