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Pātea Must-Do's
LIFE-SIZE WAKA
The life-sized representation of the Aotea Waka with several ancestors of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngā Rauru iwi was first unveiled on Pātea’s main street in 1933. Local artist, Luther Ashford repainted the iconic sculpture in 2020.
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PĀTEA RIVER HISTORIC WALKWAY
Tracing the lower end of Pātea River all the way to Pātea Beach, story-telling panels by award-winning botanical artist Audrey Eagle pepper the route.
AOTEA UTANGANUI – MUSEUM OF SOUTH TARANAKI
A fantastic way to learn about the region’s history, the museum in Pātea is beautifully set out, with modern displays, a theatre and striking facade.
Aotea Utanganui – Museum of South Taranaki © Richard Wotton
