Kawerau

Kawerau is a town in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated 100 km south-east of Tauranga and 58 km east of Rotorua. Kawerau is one of the best kept secrets of New Zealand. 

About Kawerau
Kawerau Things to do

Kawerau’s, centrality to rivers, forest, pristine lakes and beaches, make this your paradise!. If you want to experience nature at its best Kawerau is the place to be. Kawerau has an abundance of things to do outdoors and indoors, all right on the door step

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Experience the Life of Kawerau

Numerous events are held in Kawerau, including the Kawerau Woodfest, World Rafting Champs, bird shows, equestrian events, golf, weaving and the Antiques Roadshow.

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Things To Do In Kawerau

Kawerau has an abundance of things to do outdoors and indoors, all right on the door step…… or just down the road. If you're new to the area and not sure how best to fill your time, contact one of our friendly ambassadors to show you around.

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Kaweau Nature Walks

A delightful short walk through Kawerau's gardens and parks. Start at the Kawerau Walkways Sign opposite the Information Centre and walk to the Ruruanga Stream past the Bowling Greens.

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Kaweau Fishing

The central location of Kawerau provides access to a large range of opportunities for both lake and river fishing. Lake Tarawera is a deep, clear lake with excellent water quality all year round.

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Kawerau Golf Course

The Kawerau Golf Course is on flat easy walking land adjacent to the Tarawera River and, with mountain views and an abundance of bird life, it is one of the most scenic courses in the Bay of Plenty.

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What Our Editors Say About Kawerau

Kawerau’s, centrality to rivers, forest, pristine lakes and beaches, make this your paradise!

4.5/5
The Tarawera Outlet is a pleasant picnic and overnight camping spot. The area is popular with both families and sports people who enjoy kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, boating, tramping, swimming, tubing and water skiing. Hot water beach, a natural underwater hot spring on the shores of Lake Tarawera is easily reached by either boat or kayak from the Tarawera Outlet. A must visit
Emily Hunt
4.5/5
The Tarawera Falls are the most spectacular falls in the Bay of Plenty.The Tarawera River flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a rhyolitic lava flow that erupted from Mt Tarawera about 11,000 years ago. After falling over an impressive 5-7m fall the river vanishes into the lava flooded caves and pours out halfway up the cliff on the far side of the flow at an impressive 35m. After rain, part of the flow passes over the top of the cliff as a 65m companion fall. A must see
Julie Robinson
4.5/5
The stunning Tarawera River begins its journey at Lake Tarawera approximately 20 minutes from the Kawerau township. The river flows out across a rhyolitic lava flow before disappearing into flooded caves and eventually pours out halfway up a cliff. This is commonly known as the Tarawera Falls and is a ‘must see’ whilst visiting Kawerau.
Morgan Jonathan
4.5/5
The Tasman Mill site is a pulp and paper site located on Fletcher Avenue just outside the township of Kawerau. The Tasman site is the largest single employer in the Eastern Bayof Plenty region.
James Brook

Kawerau is a town in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand.

 It is situated 100 km south-east of Tauranga and 58 km east of Rotorua.

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