Hawera

Hawera is the second-largest town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the well-known Surf Highway 45 known for its numerous surf beaches. Hawera is home to the so...More

Hawera is the second-largest town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the well-known Surf Highway 45 known for its numerous surf beaches. Hawera is home to the southern hemispheres largest dairy processing unit. The dairy factory experience is Hawera's leading attraction, but many visitors also come to see the town's acclaimed museum. It features life-size figures created from moulds cast from real people, to capture the past in an engaging way.