Top Choice Museum in Hawera
KD's Elvis Presley Museum
Cafe in Hawera
Someday
In a town short on decent places to eat, you can almost hear Someday cafe sigh at its surroundings. Around 20 can fit on the mid-century chairs and at the industrial communal table, where locals chat over cake and t…
Beach in Hawera
Waihi Beach
You can access Waihi Beach by turning into Denby Rd and descending the steep gravel track from the carpark. At low tide you can walk to Ohawe Beach (or do it in the reverse direction). All black sand, rock pools and…
Museum in Hawera
Tawhiti Museum
The excellent Tawhiti Museum houses a collection of exhibits, dioramas and creepily lifelike human figures modelled on people from the region. A large collection of tractors pays homage to the area's rural heritage;…
Ice Cream in Hawera
Gelato Cafe
Although staff can't tell you exactly who dubbed this NZ's best ice cream (albeit in 2013), it's a good sugar hit if you're driving through. The Zabel Gelato brand is made in Hawera using local milk, fruit and a few…
Tower in Hawera
Hawera Water Tower
The austere, 55m Hawera Water Tower is one of few noteworthy attractions in quiet Hawera. Grab the key from the neighbouring i-SITE, ascend the 215 steps, then scan the horizon for signs of life (you can see the coa…
Indian in Hawera
Indian Zaika
For a fine lunch or dinner, try this spicy-smelling, black-and-white diner, serving decent curries in upbeat surrounds. Love the lurid murals and the 'India 12,550km' street sign.