natural wonder
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
Te Puke sits on the route: 20 minutes from Maketu, 40km from Rotorua.
Te Puke is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 10,500, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Te Puke 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 Te Puke to your route.
Te Puke ( teh-PUU-keh) is a town located 18 kilometres (11 miles) southeast of Tauranga in the Western Bay of Plenty of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for the cultivation of kiwifruit.
Te Puke is close to Tauranga and Maketu, which are both coastal towns/cities, as well as the small townships of Waitangi,Read more
Manoeka, Pongakawa, and Paengaroa. The Tauranga Eastern Link, completed in 2015, moved State Highway 2 away from Te Puke and removed large volumes of traffic from its streets.
The town's name comes from the Māori language, which translates to the hill; it is on a hill near the Papamoa Hills.
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Te Puke is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7782 latitude, 176.3302 longitude.
Te Puke has a population of approximately 10,500 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
landmark
Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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