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Hāwera Must Do's
Tawhiti Museum
This impressive private collection regals the history of Taranaki and, with the help of Weta Workshop's life-size displays and model figures, depict New Zealand’s early history. From flying cannon balls to recreated pā battles, it’s one of the country’s best museums and a guaranteed great day out.
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'Traders & Whalers' will take you back in time to the Taranaki Coast in the 1800s with an underground canal boat ride, while Tawhiti Bush Railway recollects the logging railways days.
Elvis Presley Museum
A fascinating place housing rare records and memorabilia. Open by appointment only.
Giant Cow
In keeping with our need to display really large things, Hāwera is home to the biggest dairy plant in the southern hemisphere, and celebrates this with a ginormous cow.
Hāwera Water Tower
Climb to the top for excellent views. Various signatures have been left by visitors and some even date back to early last century. Most charming are those declaring love. Visitors will need to call into the Hāwera i-SITE to gain access.
King Edward Park
With a lake for model boats, play area, pirate ship and fort, as well as an observatory and enclosed gardens. The Victorian-style lamp posts are delightful, as is the statue of Wendy – counterpart to Peter Pan in London’s Kensington Garden.
Yarrows Family Baker
Dubbed the Bread Capital of the World, Yarrows’ flagship factory in Manaia ensures the entire town smells scrumptious, while the on-site bakery fills hungry tums. A 10-minute drive from Hāwera.
Lysaght Watt Gallery
Treat yourself to an art feast at this bright and modern art space. With such a gorgeous exterior, the doorway alone compels passers-by to step inside.
Hāwera Water Tower © Venture Taranaki
