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Tirau
By Jessica Lloyd
With the ‘big dog and the big sheep’ as the main focal points on entering
Tirau, you put two and two together; Tirau is about farming. Not only that,
Tirau has made itself stand out from the crowd of small farming towns in the
Waikato by making itself interesting to look at. Most people probably only
drive through Tirau, but it is certainly a good place to stop and have a
look if you are interested in small town New Zealand with a twist. Unique
shops, cafes, and attractions are stamped in place along the main road
(SH1). This interesting little town used to be known as Oxford, and is
widely known as an antique centre.
Things to do in Tirau
Trout fishing, golfing, and a visit to Oraka Deer Park and Restaurant are in
order! You can also go white water rafting, or just take a wander down town
and see what you can find. Tirau is lucky in a sense, because it has the
main road traffic constantly flowing through, keeping not just the tourist
dollars rolling in, but the dollars of New Zealanders on their way from A to
B. It is actually an attractive place to stop even if it’s just for a toilet
break and to take a photo of the big dog and the big sheep. They are
impressive! There may be a Shepard in there somewhere too.
Getting There
Bus - Self Drive - Tour
Less than an hours drive from Hamilton,
Rotorua,
Tauranga and 25 mins from
Tokoroa.
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