White Horse Redevelopment
Waimate District’s rich agricultural history is celebrated by the iconic White Horse on the hill. It was constructed in the 1960s on the Hunters Hills overlooking the town.
Waimate 2gether worked in partnership with the community to redevelop and enhance the area around the White Horse.
The project took 18 months and included construction of viewing platforms, new toilets, a car parking area, landscaping, new signage and information panels. The White Horse itself has also been restored, with glow-in-the-dark white paint.
Stage one was completed in April 2022, and the community came together to celebrate the official opening.
Since opening there has been a noticeable increase in people enjoying the area, taking in the incredible views from the new viewing platforms and exercising on the surrounding shared-use tracks. It has become a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors.
Discover more:
Pou Kura
Learn about the stories behind the beautiful pou kura.
The Project
Everything you need to know about stage one of the redevelopment project.
Opening Ceremony
Check out the gallery of the fantastic opening ceremony.