At the northern end of town is the Tirau i-SITE Visitor Centre (The big dog), with it's decorated walls and lead light window. Alongside is the large corrugated Big Sheep Wool Gallery.
The rest of Tirau's specialty shops are all within walking distance.
These include: Cafe's, Art, Furniture, Crafts, Clocks, Clothes, Books, Teddybears, Restaurants, Wines, Light Shades, Jewellery, Saddlery, Honey, Ice-creams, Gifts and Collectables.
At the other end of town is the "The Castle Pamela" with a toy museum, and tearooms.
Look out for all the Corrugated Iron Art as you walk around the Town.
The Castle
Doll museum, toy display, Royal Albert plate collection. Open limited hours only. For more information contact:
07 883 1112 Castle website
Tirau Museum & Honey Shop
Museum.Rotorua Rd, 3.5km's from Tirau. Open 9am-5pm,
Closed Monday and Friday morning Ph: 07 883 1442 A trip back in time.
Oraka Deer Park & Restaurant
Bayly Road, 5 min's from Tirau. By appointment
Restaurant, stunning gardens, farm tours.
Ph: 07 883 1382
Waikato River Trail
The first part of the trail which runs from Arapuni Dam to Jones landing is 3km in length offering many spectacular views. Walkers should allow approximately 1 hour 20 minutes each way to appreciate the scenery. For more information visit www.waikatorivertrail.com
Te Waihou Walkway
Attractive river walk of 4.7 kilometres to the internationally acclaimed Blue Spring. Walk time 1.30 hours ( 3 hours return )
Access from Whites Road SH 28 - between SH 1 near Putaruru, and SH 5 Rotorua Rd 5 Km's from Tirau
Read more at www.putaruru.co.nz
Okoroire Hotel
Beautiful "Olde World" country pub built in the 1880's
6.5km from Tirau,Okoroire Road, Hot pools, Golf, Fishing
Ph: 07 883 4876 -Hotel Website
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