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Town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand
Photo: Karora (a.k.a. Andrew McMillan), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Hawera is the second-largest town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island, with a population of 11,050.
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Private museum, open by appointment.
One of Taranaki’s best-known heritage landmarks. Climb the 215 steps up the tower for marvelous views of the Taranaki countryside. The tower was completed in 1914, following a major fire in the town centre in 1912. The tower was restored in 2004, and the tower lights were changed to colour changing LEDs in 2020.
The biggest and best private museum in New Zealand. Hand-crafted life-sized wax sculptures depicting scenes of local heritage and history, and scale models of local Māori pā. Includes Traders & Whalers, a boat ride through Taranaki history of 1820–40.
Perhaps Hawera's most famous example of a nineteenth century Māori pa is the Turuturu-Mokai complex.
A mid-range to splurge eatery that doesn't focus on any particular aspect other than being a social gathering location.
Budget Thai place.
Pick-up from town can be arranged in advance. Friendly manager.
Friendly, helpful manager. Next door to Aquatic centre & King Edward Park. 5 min walk into town.
12 studio units and 6 apartments, all with kitchen facilities.
Supermarket with fuel station.
State Highway 3 passes through Hawera. Hawera is near the coast of the South Taranaki Bight, 75 kilometres south of New Plymouth on State Highway 3 and 20 minutes' drive from Mount Taranaki/Egmont.
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