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An ideal mid-journey stop between
Auckland and Tauranga/Rotorua, Paeroa - the
home of the iconic 'Lemon & Paeroa' soft drink,
offers several fine Cafes and some fascinating
local attractions.
Steeped in gold mining history, the Karangahake
Gorge (8km south of Paeroa on State Highway
2) is incredibly popular for its walkways,
winery, fishing, rock climbing and swimming.
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Events:
February's 'Battle of the
Streets' motorcycle races and the Pipe
Band Tattoo attract participants and
crowds from all over New Zealand and
overseas - growing bigger every year.
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Attractions:
Karangahake Gorge & Historic
Windows Walkway
8km east of Paeroa
is the historic Karangahake Gorge which
links Paeroa with Waihi.
The Giant Paeroa
Bottle
Everyone knows the
Big Bottle of Paeroa.
At nearly 7
metres high, it is a permanent reminder
of the therapeutic Paeroa Spring Water
discovered before 1900, which, with
the addition of lemon, became known
as New Zealands own national soft
drink.
Paeroa Racecourse
Paeroa on race day
is truly a gala occasion. The Racecourse
enjoys a reputation for excellent on
course amenities and top fields and
is a popular Convention Centre.
Paeroa & District Museum
Belmont Rd. From pre-European
days to those of the early settlers
and the gold mining days in Karangahake,
the Paeroa Museum depicts the heritage
of the district. Special features include
a fine collection of Maori artifacts.
Paeroa Historical Maritime
Park
Situated on State Highway
2 at the confluence of the Ohinemuri
and Waihou Rivers, the Park offers restored
vessels and displays.
Heritage Trail/Captain
Cook Memorial - Netherton
In 1769 Lt. James Cook
and crew landed here at the spot marked
by a cairn adjacent to State Highway
2.
Primrose Hill
Great views of the
Hauraki Plains can be viewed from the
site of the areas war memorial.
Paeroa Domain
Home of the Thames
Valley rugby team a home game
is a big event in the area. Netball,
Croquet, Petanque and Athletics also
played on this picturesque Domain.
Paeroa Society of Arts,
Art Centre
109 Normanby Rd, Paeroa.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, weekends
and by arrangement.
Ph: (07) 862 7525.
Paeroa Golf Course
Rotokohu Road, Paeroa.
Presents a challenging
18 holes in lovely rural surroundings.
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Paeroa
Information Centre
Manager: Leanne Smith
Address: 2 Seymour Street, PO Box 199, Paeroa
Phone:
(07) 862 8636, Fax:
(07) 862 7918
Email: [email protected]
Open Hours: Mon - Sun: 9.00an - 4.30pm |
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The Giant Paeroa
Bottle

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

Karangahake

Karangahake Valley
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