so much at your fingertips
Paeroa is a central hub based at the base of the Coromandel Peninsula and the entrance through to the Bay of Plenty, giving access to many activities in both the immediate and wider areas such as the bush and the beaches. There are places of interest to visit within the town, many with a historical significance or you can ventrue a little further afield to explore the wondrous Karangahake Gorge with all it has to offer.
put these on your to-do list
Antique, Retro and Secondhand Shops
Various shops scattered through town:
AA Antiques
Arkwright's Antiques
The Depot
Yesterday and Today
Vintage and Retro
Time Traveller
Pioneer House
Bullswool Farm Park
240 Rahu Rd, Karangahake
Ph: 078628843
email:info@bullswoolfarm.co.nz
www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
Experience one of New Zealand's most unique and interesting working farms.
Get up close to our huge variety of rare breed farm animals. All are friendly and can be hand fed.
Bush Discovery Trail and Gold and Kauri Museum
Bullswool Farm Park, 240 Rahu Rd, Karangahake
Ph: 078628843
You and your family will enjoy mature native forest, replica miner’s camp, eel and freshwater crayfish pond, bird education area, beautiful walking track, early Maori history
email: info@bullswoolfarm.co.nz
www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
Cherry Tree Bungalow Garden and Gallery
Cottage Garden, Arts & Crafts, Pre-booked Devonshire Teas
11 Kennedy Street, Paeroa
Open Friday to Sunday, 10am till 4pm OR by Appointment
Ph: 078627080 or 0276340762
Karangahake Gorge Walks
State Highway 2, 7 minutes from Paeroa
Several one hour circuits that take you through the relics of the mining days in the area or more adventurous walks up the mountain or deeper into the bush. For those who are limited in time or energy, you can walk two minutes from the car park onto the first swing bridge to experience the power of the river as it sweeps beneath you and take in the majestic views of the Karangahake mountain and the Tokani.
If you walk another five minutes, you can venture on to the next, smaller swing.
Mikkelsen Gallery
40 Belmont Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078627887 or 0276571360
Paeroa and District Museum
37 Belmont Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078628942
Paeroa Christmas Lights Show
Historical Maritime Park, SH2, entry by Puke Bridge
www.paeroachristmas.com
Paeroa Domain
Entry from Willoughby or Arney Streets
Paeroa Golf Course
5kms down Rotokohu Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078627993
Approximately 5km up Rotokohu Rd, off SH 26 just over the Criterion Bridge heading for Hamilton
Casual green fees apply
Paeroa Historic Maritime Museum and Park
Puke Rd North (beside the Puke Bridge), SH2, Paeroa
Ph: 078627121
Housed in this historic building is one of the best displays of NZ and local maritime history including Captain Cook, The Northern Steamship Co., Naval displays and many scale replicas of vessels.
The acres of beautiful grounds that flow down to the rivers edge are constantly being improved with the help of community volunteers.
This area is a wonderful place for a picnic or BBQ or just an afternoon stroll and is available for private functions, such as birthdays and weddings.
Paeroa Public Library
Cnr Mackay & Willoughby Streets, Paeroa
Ph: 078627194
Paeroa Society of Arts Gallery & Shop
109 Normanby Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078628405
Primrose Hill Memorial
Access off Arney or Wood Streets, Paeroa
Sculpture Trail
Enjoy the many public artworks scattered throughout the town.
Skate Park
Railway Reserve.
Swimming Pool
Princes St, Paeroa.
'Tamati' Paddle Boat River Cruises
“Tamati” is a lovingly restored kauri paddleboat originally built in 1902 and rebuilt in 2001.
It was brought up from Hari Hari, Hokitika to provide river cruises on the Ohinemuri and Waihou Rivers.
Available for weddings, birthdays and private functions.
For bookings and information, phone Gloria, 027 474 2551 or 07 862 6316
email paddleboat12@xtra.co.nz
paeroamaritimepark.com
Trout Fishing
Karangahake
Various shops scattered through town:
AA Antiques
Arkwright's Antiques
The Depot
Yesterday and Today
Vintage and Retro
Time Traveller
Pioneer House
Bullswool Farm Park
240 Rahu Rd, Karangahake
Ph: 078628843
email:info@bullswoolfarm.co.nz
www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
Experience one of New Zealand's most unique and interesting working farms.
Get up close to our huge variety of rare breed farm animals. All are friendly and can be hand fed.
Bush Discovery Trail and Gold and Kauri Museum
Bullswool Farm Park, 240 Rahu Rd, Karangahake
Ph: 078628843
You and your family will enjoy mature native forest, replica miner’s camp, eel and freshwater crayfish pond, bird education area, beautiful walking track, early Maori history
email: info@bullswoolfarm.co.nz
www.bullswoolfarm.co.nz
Cherry Tree Bungalow Garden and Gallery
Cottage Garden, Arts & Crafts, Pre-booked Devonshire Teas
11 Kennedy Street, Paeroa
Open Friday to Sunday, 10am till 4pm OR by Appointment
Ph: 078627080 or 0276340762
Karangahake Gorge Walks
State Highway 2, 7 minutes from Paeroa
Several one hour circuits that take you through the relics of the mining days in the area or more adventurous walks up the mountain or deeper into the bush. For those who are limited in time or energy, you can walk two minutes from the car park onto the first swing bridge to experience the power of the river as it sweeps beneath you and take in the majestic views of the Karangahake mountain and the Tokani.
If you walk another five minutes, you can venture on to the next, smaller swing.
Mikkelsen Gallery
40 Belmont Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078627887 or 0276571360
Paeroa and District Museum
37 Belmont Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078628942
Paeroa Christmas Lights Show
Historical Maritime Park, SH2, entry by Puke Bridge
www.paeroachristmas.com
Paeroa Domain
Entry from Willoughby or Arney Streets
Paeroa Golf Course
5kms down Rotokohu Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078627993
Approximately 5km up Rotokohu Rd, off SH 26 just over the Criterion Bridge heading for Hamilton
Casual green fees apply
Paeroa Historic Maritime Museum and Park
Puke Rd North (beside the Puke Bridge), SH2, Paeroa
Ph: 078627121
Housed in this historic building is one of the best displays of NZ and local maritime history including Captain Cook, The Northern Steamship Co., Naval displays and many scale replicas of vessels.
The acres of beautiful grounds that flow down to the rivers edge are constantly being improved with the help of community volunteers.
This area is a wonderful place for a picnic or BBQ or just an afternoon stroll and is available for private functions, such as birthdays and weddings.
Paeroa Public Library
Cnr Mackay & Willoughby Streets, Paeroa
Ph: 078627194
Paeroa Society of Arts Gallery & Shop
109 Normanby Road, Paeroa
Ph: 078628405
Primrose Hill Memorial
Access off Arney or Wood Streets, Paeroa
Sculpture Trail
Enjoy the many public artworks scattered throughout the town.
Skate Park
Railway Reserve.
Swimming Pool
Princes St, Paeroa.
'Tamati' Paddle Boat River Cruises
“Tamati” is a lovingly restored kauri paddleboat originally built in 1902 and rebuilt in 2001.
It was brought up from Hari Hari, Hokitika to provide river cruises on the Ohinemuri and Waihou Rivers.
Available for weddings, birthdays and private functions.
For bookings and information, phone Gloria, 027 474 2551 or 07 862 6316
email paddleboat12@xtra.co.nz
paeroamaritimepark.com
Trout Fishing
Karangahake
