Location: Hawera
Top Things to do in Hawera
6 Nature & Parks in Hawera That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Puketarata Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
A Garden of National Significance - A large country garden sensitively contoured across a hillside in South Taranaki making the most of views to Mt Taranaki and inland views including the adjacent 400year old Puketarata Pa. Skilled blending of a diverse range of native and exotic plants is a particular focus through the various garden rooms creating a garden which sits well in the landscape. Visits by appointment please 06 278 3081 as I may be away. The Garden is open for the 10 days of the PowerCo Taranaki Garden Spectacular which is the first week of November.
2. Waihi Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 110gilliana - Hawera, New Zealand
This coast line is truly amazing......the unusual cliff formations were once upon a time sitting on the ocean bed. You can see the fossilized shells within the face of the cliffs and if your lucky - crack open a rock and get it to reveal a piece of fauna or sea life that has been encapsulated for hundreds or thousands of years!! My grandsons, enjoy looking for rocks that may hold fossils and shells and drift wood. The beach is only accessible at low tide and you need to be aware that although the geology is fascinating, it's unsafe to walk below the cliffs, as they can be unstable. Great though if there has been a bit of a slide, then you can access it's fossils!! You can walk along to Ohawe Beach for some more interesting pickings....the pebbles on the beach range in all sorts of colours and drift wood in all shapes and sizes. Take a dip at the river mouth before enjoying a nice picnic. I just love this coast line.....it's so un-commercialized.
3. King Edward Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
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
4. Naumai Park
5. Ohawe Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
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
