Location: Hawera
Top Things to do in Hawera
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Hawera, North Island
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 393 reviews
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
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
3. Hawera Water Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
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
