‘Alive with Opportunity’, which
reflects the dynamic nature of the
industry, sights and activities in the
district.
Don’t miss climbing up Hawera’s historic
water tower, ascending Mt Taranaki’s
famous peak (but check with the i-SITE
or DOC Visitor Centre first), or watching
history come to life through the realistic
models at Tawhiti Museum. Just a short
drive out of Hawera, Tawhiti is widely
acclaimed as the best private museum in
the country (check opening times).
Outdoor pursuits are right on Hawera’s
doorstep – both the mountain and the
sea are only a stone’s throw away and
they offer some of the best walks, surfing
and windsurfing you’ll find anywhere.
A drive around Surf Highway 45 leads
to the coastal gem of Opunake with its
legendary surf breaks.
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Hawera
Hawera is the largest town in South Taranaki and an important
service centre for many of the district’s key industries, including one
of the world’s largest dairy factories, Fonterra’s Whareroa site.
The name Hawera means breath of fire, which is quite apt given
the town has endured three devastating blazes – in 1884, 1888 and
1912. To make fire-fighting easier, the Hawera Water Tower was built
in 1914.
HAWERA
breath of fire • 70km SE of New Plymouth on SH 3
LEGENDARY SURF
South
Taranaki
IMAGE LEFT:
Goblin Forest, South Taranaki
© Rob Tucker/Venture Taranaki
ABOVE: Surfer on Taranaki beach
A DRIVE AROUND SURF
HIGHWAY 45 LEADS
TO A COASTAL GEM
OF OPUNAKE WITH ITS
LEGENDARY SURF BREAKS.
HAWERA CENTRAL MOTOR LODGE
• Luxury, comfort, space.
• 14 studios, 3 x 1-brm units, 1 exec suite. Queen-size beds.
Work stations.
• 50+ Sky channels. Free WiFi/broadband. Spa baths.
• Restaurant charge-backs.
• Tariff: $140-$175 (2 persons), extra person $20.
53 Princes St, Hawera • P: 06 278 8831 • Res: 0800 668 353
www.haweracentralmotorlodge.co.nz • E: info@haweracentralmotorlodge.co.nz
KERRY LANE MOTEL
• Off SH 3. Unique rural setting. Mountain views.
• 4 small, 23 studio/family units.
• Some king-size beds/spa baths.
• Restaurants, Tawhiti Museum 2km.
• Ample parking - buses.
• Tariff: $100-$178 (2 persons), $20 extra.
2 Kerry Lane, RD 13, Hawera • P/F: 06 278 1918
Res: 0800 537 795 • www.kerrylanemotel.co.nz
THE PARK MOTEL
• 18 superior ground-floor units within minutes of town, some
with cooking facilities & spa baths. Free gym access.
• Free high-speed WiFi & 50+ Sky Digital. Conference facilities
for up to 30 delegates. On-site catering.
• Tariff: (incl GST) $140-$170, extra adult $25.50,
child $15.50.
61 Waihi Rd, Hawera • P: 06 278 7275 (278 PARK) • Res: 0800 707 333
www.theparkmotel.co.nz • E: theparkmotel@xtra.co.nz
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Hawera
Hawera
With seven tourism awards to its credit, Tawhiti is now
considered one of New Zealand’s most innovative
historical presentations. Its lifesize figures, smaller
scale dioramas and vast collection of artifacts is
simply like no other.
401 Ohangai Road, Hawera. Phone (06) 278 6837 or
email:
info@tawhitimuseum.co.nz
museum website:
www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz
traders & whalers website:
www.tradersandwhalers.co.nz
Normal Hours:
Open every Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 10am-4pm
Summer:
Open every day from Boxing Day to end of Jan.
Winter:
(June, July, Aug) Open Sundays only.
...visitors are taken by boat through this dark,
rocky coastal world of the 1820s when
Maori and European made first contact...
Cafe on site!
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Opunake
OPUNAKE
place of bow of a canoe • 64km SW of New Plymouth on SH 45
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
Leisure options appear in alphabetical order before accommodation listings under
each township.
EAT & DRINK
Wine-tasting, Cafés, Restaurants, Breweries,
Specialty Foods
INFORMATION
Information Centres, Services
SHOPPING
Boutiques, Malls, Villages, Specialty Shops
ACTIVITIES
Attractions, Adventure, Arts & Crafts,
Recreation, Tours, Cruises
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
Nature Walks, Eco-tourism, Wildlife, Gardens
ENTERTAINMENT
Attractions, Adventure, Arts & Crafts,
Recreation, Tours, Cruises
TRANSPORT
Rental Vehicles, Ferries, Scenic Flights
CATEGORY KEY
Accommodation properties appear under the headers below and are placed
in the category order shown. The black, red, blue and green colour bands are
displayed on templated (non-display) advertisements.
Hotels, Luxury, Boutique Hotels, Lodges,
Resorts (with Restaurant & Bar Facilities)
HOTELS, LODGES
SELF-CONTAINED
Self-catering Accommodation (Motels, Motor
Lodges, Apartments, Cottages)
HOSTED
Hosted Accommodation (Bed & Breakfasts,
Boutique Lodges, Guest Houses, Farmstays)
HOLIDAY PARKS / BACKPACKERS
Holiday Parks, Camping Grounds, Backpacker
Lodges/Hostels
Villa & luxury suites perfect for travellers.
Only 30-40min from New Plymouth,
Hawera and Stratford. Walk to beach.
Café/restaurant open 7 days, including
meeting room. Corporate rates available.
4 Havelock St, Opunake
ph: 06 761 8358
fax: 06 761 8359
Tariff: $120-$250 double
www.headlands.co.nz / stay@headlands.co.nz
100m from Opunake beach
headlands hotel
