Tirau is a vibrant little town set in the South Waikato amongst some of New Zealand's most fertile farmland.
Three main roads pass through this small town which boasts a large variety of unique shops, cafes and restaurants, popular as a destination with both overseas tourists and passing motorists.
Read about Tirau's Past, the Transformation of Tirau, and the many local attractions Tirau has to offer.
Tirau is a Maori word - the translation being:
Ti - Cabbage tree, rau - many
ie the place of many Cabbage trees
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The Tirau community has claimed corrugated-iron art as it’s own, and now Steven Clothier's works line the streets!.
Tirau's Big Dog Information Centre
“Take a Break, Take in Tirau”.
“Take a Break, Take in Tirau”.
Tirau Footpath Gallery Project March 2008
