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Things to Do in Hawera

Things to see and do in Hawera, Hawera highlights, Hawera activities and attractions, and points of interest in Hawera - the Jasons Hawera Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Hawera.

  • Golf
    Greens in the area include the Te Ngutu Golf Club, one of South Taranaki's most picturesque 18-hole courses, and the Hawera Golf Club.
  • Watersports
    Dam dropping (which involves sliding down a dam on a board) and white-water sledging are available on the nearby Waingongoro River.
  • Turuturu Mokai Pa and Historic Reserve
    A 10ha reserve located on the banks of the Tawhiti Stream, 2km north of Hawera. It contains an ancient pa - the earthworks still preserved - which was once an important Maori stronghold in South Taranaki.
  • Egmont National Park
    A 33,534ha park dominated by the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki/Egmont, and offering more than 140km of walking tracks. The climb to the summit takes about 4-4.5hr in good conditions. Skiing is available during winter.
  • Tawhiti Museum
    A multi award-winning museum with life-size models depicting the region's history.
  • Tawhiti Bush Railway
    A steam train operating on the first Sunday of each month and every Sunday during school holidays. Located on Ohangai Road, 4km from town.
  • Dairyland Visitor Centre
    An insight into the operation of the Kiwi Co-operative Dairy Company, with more than twenty audio visual and interactive displays, and a licensed café on site.
  • King Edward Park
    A 4ha reserve with gardens and lakes, an observatory, a miniature Chinese garden and an Olympic-size heated swimming pool.
  • Ohawe Beach
    A popular beach resort located 8km west of Hawera.
  • Elvis Presley Memorial Room
    A collection of more than 2000 records and souvenirs dedicated to the King.
  • The Water Tower
    The town's landmark tower, built in 1913.
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  • Wheatly Downs Farmstay, Hawera Motels & Motor Lodges
    Wheatly Downs Farmstay
    Wake to the roosters crow, as you glimpse the sun rising upon Mt Egmont through fields of grazing animals direct from our Rustic Country Style Lodge set in park like grounds alive with bird life. Breathe the fresh country air on...
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    Avon Motel
    Avon Motel is a Qualmark 4-star Self-contained & Serviced motel located in Hawera in Manawatu-Wanganui. It has 13 spacious ground floor studio and 1&2brm units. Cooked/continental breakfast available delivered to unit. Evening...
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    The Park Motel
    The Park Motel offers premier motel accommodation in Hawera. Accommodation consists of 18 superior ground floor units including 12 studio, 4 x 1 bedroom and 2 x 2 bedroom; all designated non-smoking; and 2 units with access...
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