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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.
Tirau Early 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 www.oraka-deer.co.nz
Waikato River Trail s
Walking and biking trails that will cover about 100km is becoming a reality. Public access is now open on some sections with the path traveling through native bush, exotic forest, and farmland, giving expansive river and lake views.
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: www.okohotel.co.nz
The Castle Pamela
Doll museum, toy display, Royal Albert plate collection. Open limited hours only. For more information contact:
Ph: 07 883 1112 Castle website: www.thecastle.co.nz/
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