Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Hawera, North Island

May 31, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Hawera is the second-largest town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island, with a population of 11,950. It is near the coast of the South Taranaki Bight.
Restaurants in Hawera

1. Tawhiti Museum

401 Ohangai Road, Hawera 4672 New Zealand +64 6-278 6837 [email protected] http://www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 393 reviews

Tawhiti Museum

Tawhiti MuseumWidely acclaimed as one of the most innovative museums in New Zealand, Tawhiti uses life size exhibits and scale models to capture the past in a series of super-realistic displays. All the displays – including the life size figures created from moulds cast from real people – are designed and built on the premises. Whether the subject is shipping, farming, railways, or just a small corner of a colonial kitchen, the attention given to research and detail is the same. “I hope my enthusiasm for local history comes through the displays. I’m particularly aware of drawing children into our exhibits – they mustn’t feel museums are old buildings, full of old dusty junk. Historical display should be exciting and relevant – I’m always looking for more creative ways of making it just that” Nigel Ogle.

Reviewed By sheepgalore - Paihia, New Zealand

This has to be the best museum in NZ. You need the entire day to fully appreciate the uniqueness of the displays, the social history of Taranaki, the wars fought in the area, the Traders and Whalers boat ride and experience through underground rivers and enjoy tea at the charming tea room. The detail in the many dioramas is exceptional and cannot be described. The interesting information explained in an innovative way...absolutely wonderful. Make time for this experience.

2. King Edward Park

High Street, Hawera New Zealand http://www.southtaranaki.com/Visit/Things-to-see-and-do/Parks-and-Gardens/
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

King Edward Park

Reviewed By Roam706049 - Hawera, New Zealand

Duck pound was a hit. The play ground is awesome for all ages. The little ones water play area is always busy and the kids just love it. Great place to just take a stroll as well

3. Hawera Water Tower

55 High Street, Hawera 4610 New Zealand +64 6-278 8599 http://www.southtaranaki.com/Visit/Things-to-see-and-do/Attractions/Hawera-Water-Tower/
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Hawera Water Tower

Reviewed By ShellMoana - Rotorua, New Zealand

The climb to the top can be made a bit more fun if playing the Harry Potter theme music. The view from the top is great plus you may get to see nesting pigeons on your way up too.

4. South Taranaki i-Site Visitor Information Centre

55 High Street, Hawera 4610 New Zealand +64 6-278 8599 [email protected] http://www.southtaranaki.com
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

South Taranaki i-Site Visitor Information Centre

5. Ohawe Beach

Rangatapu Street, Hawera New Zealand
Excellent
39%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Ohawe Beach

Reviewed By Christodoulou2 - Taranaki Region, New Zealand

An amazing beach, surf,swim, fish, relax, watch the beautiful sun sets, four wheel drive at low tide, great to walk dogs poop bin and bags supplied, real kiwi moter camp suitable for all size rigs, and has so great Airbnb accommodation in the small village, 10min drive to nearest supermarket

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