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Rotorua
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania
Kawerau sits on the route: 20 minutes from Edgecumbe, 40km from Rotorua.
Kawerau is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 7,670, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Kawerau sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kawerau to your route.
Kawerau is a town in the Bay of Plenty Region on the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated 100 km south-east of Tauranga and 58 km east of Rotorua. It is the seat of the Kawerau District Council, and the only town in Kawerau District.
Kawerau is a small community, with an economy that is largely driven by theRead more
nearby pulp and paper mill that is run by Norske Skog and OJI Fibre Solutions. It is located along State Highway 34, southwest of Onepu, and is the terminus of the East Coast Main Trunk Railway, and the commencing point of the Murupara Branch railway.
Kawerau is among the three towns in New Zealand with a majority Māori population, along with Ōpōtiki and Wairoa. Kawerau was one of the worst-affected towns in the 1987 Edgecumbe earthquake.
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Kawerau is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.1000 latitude, 176.7000 longitude.
Kawerau has a population of approximately 7,670 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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natural wonder
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Surreal geothermal area with the vivid green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool, and the Lady Knox Geyser.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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