182 Main Road, Blacksmith's Shop

From the late 1880’s, 182 Main Rd Waikouaiti was a blacksmith’s shop.

Then, McDougall's Blacksmith Shop

It was first run by William McDougall Snr and then by his sons who made cartwheels and farm gates, and forged shoes and ironware for the community. In 1958 the blacksmith shop was closed when Harry retired and the building was demolished. When Wilf Kerr purchased the site he put up the current building which was divided into three premises; a tea rooms, video shop and TAB. Since then different owners have made changes and it is now a dedicated cafe and restaurant.

Now, The Outpost Cafe