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Hawera

Hawera is a small town located on the southern end of Surf Highway 45–so named for its numerous surf beaches. The second-largest town in the Taranaki region, Hawera enjoys a rich, cultural history.

The name Hawera comes from the pre-European name ‘Te Hawera’, after a vengeance attack on a village south of the present day town. The village, totally destroyed by fire, left only blackened ruins, hence the name Te Hawera – ‘the burnt place’ or ‘breath of fire.’ The theme of fire has followed Hawera throughout its history, with a large blaze destroying five businesses in 1888 and a lot of the main street in 1912. more

After this, the decision was made to build a strong water tower that stands over Hawera as a landmark today.

Many of Hawera’s locals work for Fonterra’s Whareroa site which produces enough dairy ingredients to fill more than three Olympic-sized swimming pools each week.

One of Hawera’s Must Dos is Tawhiti Museum and Traders and Whalers. Voted New Zealand’s third best museum by TripAdvisor, the museum features thousands of life-size and miniature figures acting out scenes from New Zealand’s history. A highlight is Traders and Whalers, a boat ride where you float through Taranaki’s history.

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Singer Songwriters Hāwera

From: Fri 5th Apr 2024

Come and check out our amazing local Singer Songwriter music scene at this very special free event. Doors open at 6.30pm Event starts at 7.30pm Fully licensed bar operating. Free entry! Musicians: Play a song ...

Where: Hawera Repertory Society Inc, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: 59 Colins Street , Hawera, South Taranaki

From: 7:30pm on Friday 5th April 2024
To: 10:00pm on Friday 19th July 2024

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Hawkdun Rise

Boutique vineyard-stay near the town of Alexandra.