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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DAWSON FALLS MOUNTAIN LODGE & CAFE - Egmont National Park
DAWSON FALLS MOUNTAIN LODGE & CAFE - Egmont National Park
Feel nature's heartbeat on the slopes of Mount Taranaki. Nestled at 905m above sea-level on the south-eastern slopes of Mt Taranaki, within the beautiful Egmont National Park, is Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge. The highest accommodation on the mountain, the lodge provides a rare opportunity for guests to stay in traditional mountain lodge within the bounds of a National Park.
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The Wizard of Oz
Where: Hawera Memorial Theatre, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: 70 Albion Street, Hawera, South Taranaki
From: 2:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 3:45pm on Sunday 28th July 2024
Steampunk Hat Making Workshop - Hāwera
Steampunk is a quirky and fun genre of science fiction that features steam-powered technology. It is often set in an alternate, futuristic version of 19th century Victorian England steam powered devices – the ...
Where: South Taranaki Creative Space, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: 41 Princes Street, Hāwera., Hawera, South Taranaki
From: 10:00am on Saturday 17th August 2024
To: 2:00pm on Saturday 17th August 2024
Floral Art and the Stars - Hawera
Floral art, star gazing, lunch-time concerts and a brass band will help celebrate the history of King Edward Park and its newly refurbished Observatory. Organised by the Friends of Hāwera Parks, festivities at the ...
Where: King Edward Park, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: Camberwell Road, Hawera, South Taranaki
From: 10:00am on Friday 1st November 2024
To: 2:00pm on Sunday 10th November 2024
A Foraging Foray - Hawera
Foraging advocate Helen Lehndorf can even make “weeds” sound enticing. The author of ‘A Forager’s Life’ will show you the bounty in your own backyard and out there, on the margins. She will ...
Where: Tairoa Lodge, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: 3 Puawai Street, Hawera, South Taranaki
From: 11:00am on Sunday 3rd November 2024
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024
Men, Fish, Boat Album Release Show
Turkey The Bird - New Album "Men, Fish, Boat Get ready to set sail with Turkey The Bird's highly anticipated 4th album, "Men, Fish, Boat," dropping on Friday, 27th September 2024! This album is a treasure trove of 13 ...
Where: Hawera Repertory Society Inc, Hawera, South Taranaki
Address: 59 Colins Street , Hawera, South Taranaki
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 9th November 2024
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 9th November 2024