The iconic Black Swan Cafe & Waihola Motel is located in the township of Waihola that lies in between Milton and Dunedin along SH1. Just at our doorstep is Lake Waihola, a freshwater tidal lake in the Clutha District, South Island of New Zealand.
Black Swan Cafe has a rich history that dates back to the 1950s, when it was known as The Black Swan Tea Rooms. Since then, it has gone through several changes over the decades with the notable addition of Waihola Motel in late 1970s.
Today the cafe is a great place to stop and refuel your body on your travels. Heading towards The Catlins, Queenstown or Invercargill? Stop by for a refreshing cuppa, comforting and delicious meals, light snacks, decadent sweets, traditional bakings, creamy milkshakes and thirst-quenching smoothies. There is something to tickle everyone’s taste buds.
It’s convenient location to the Dunedin International Airport 15 minutes away from our door makes Waihola Motel a handy stopover for an early flight out or late flight in. The motel units are spacious, comfortable, and clean with everything necessary for a great night’s rest to get you ready for the rest of your trip.
