Te Awamutu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Waipa District, New Zealand
About Te Awamutu
The town is often referred to as "The Rose Town of New Zealand" because of its elaborate rose gardens in the centre of the town. The town is the council seat of the Waipa District, and was home to 14,000 people in 2020. The town is close to the extinct Kakepuku andPirongiavolcanoes (and other volcanoes of the Alexandra Volcanic Group). Maungatautari, another extinct volcanic cone, now the site of New Zealand's largest ecological restoration project, is also nearby. The town has a large dairy factory, and serves as an important centre in the local dairy industry. This includes Fonterra and Ergozyme NZ. The town's best known residents are the Finn Brothers, Tim and Neil, whose musical careers have stretched from Split Enz through the internationally successful Crowded House to their current
Top Attractions in Te Awamutu
Explore the best things to see and do in Te Awamutu:
- ★McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway
- ★Te Awamutu Museum
- ★Te Awamutu Space Centre
Where to Eat in Te Awamutu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Stallions
Where to Stay in Te Awamutu
- 🏨Albert Park Motor Lodge
Te Awamutu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: