Tirau's giant corrugated iron dog and sheep dominate the town's main street.
Tirau
Tirau's giant corrugated iron dog , Hamilton - Waikato

By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

Tirau's sheep is a favourite photo opportunity for visitors
Tirau
Tirau's giant sheep, Hamilton - Waikato

By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

In Tirau you'll see corrugated iron artwork depicting all sorts of things
Tirau
Artwork in Tirau, Hamilton - Waikato

By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

Tirau

You can’t miss Tirau – just look for the large corrugated iron buildings constructed to look like a sheep and a dog. This town is a little quirky!

Corrugated iron is a classic New Zealand building material, but it can also be a creative medium. In Tirau, the artful side of corrugated iron is explored.

Large buildings have been constructed to resemble a dog and a sheep. Sculptures include a pukeko, a praying mantis and a cow pushing a shopping trolley. It all makes for an entertaining rest stop.

There are also number of charming cafés, boutique gift shops and galleries and antique shops for browsing.

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Hilltop Views - Accommodation in Maungatautari New Zealand
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Hilltop Views
Maungatautari
078272090
Easily the best of all our stays Hope to be back soon, Sharon, Norm, Rachel, Andrew, Queensland, Australia.Absolutely gorgeous we don’t want to leave, Gabi, Olaf, Germany.Lovely place fantastic views, Cath, Dave, North Yorkshire, England.We re back in Germany back at work and longing for N... (more)
Lake Karapiro Lodge - Accommodation in Karapiro New Zealand
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Lake Karapiro Lodge
Karapiro
078237414
Lake Karapiro Lodge features a spacious sun terrace offering views of the surrounding countryside and lake. Gourmet breakfast is included. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna.Each room at Lake Karapiro Lodge Waikato features a flat-screen TV, heating and tea/coff... (more)
Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel - Accommodation in Okoroire New Zealand
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Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel
Okoroire
078834876
Okoroire Hotel is a beautiful, famouss 'Olde World' country pub built in the 1880's and nestled in eighty acres of park surroundings on the banks of the Waihou River. Our family has owned and operated this business for three generations. The hotel is constructed from native timbers and is ... (more)
Oraka Deer Park - Accommodation in Okoroire New Zealand
Oraka Deer Park
Okoroire
0800835838
Delightful, sunny, warm and welcoming - our country cottage is nestled in tranquil rambling gardens with panoramic views of the deer farm at every turn. Two bedrooms; one with a super king-size bed, the other with a double and a single bed, plus a double sofa bed in the lounge. Down duvets... (more)
Rose Lodge - Accommodation in Tirau New Zealand
9.90 13 Reviews
Rose Lodge
Tirau
078831162
Boutique Bed and Breakfast located in the lovely town of Tirau, offering close proximity to all shopping and food outlets. Two self contained motel style rooms with old world ambiance set in an historic house.... (more)
Tirau Motor Inn - Accommodation in Tirau New Zealand
6.70 6 Reviews
Tirau Motor Inn
Tirau
078831111
Situated in the heart of the Waikato only 40 minutes to Rotorua, Hamilton and Tauranga.Tirau is renowned as the corrugated iron capital of the country, the Motel is situated on the main rd across the road from the Sheep Dog (I-Site) Building.One of the closest motels to The Hobbiton Movie ... (more)
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    Claudelands Park, Hamilton, Waikato
    Sat 10 Feb 2018 9:00AM / Markets and Fairs
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    Claudelands Park, Hamilton, Waikato
    Sat 10 Feb 2018 9:00AM / Circus
    All the fun of the circus - free at The Extravaganza Fair. Performing throughout the day this family show will charm and delight the young and old. From acrobats, dancing, performing 'tigers' and magic!!! more
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    Te Runanga Tea House, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Tue 13 Feb 2018 5:30PM / Games, Hobbies
    With several crafts having funky revivals recently, the team at Rotorua Museum will be running a series of Craft Café Revival classes to introduce these vintage crafts to new generations. Located at Te Rūnanga ... more
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    Innes Common, Hamilton, Waikato
    Sun 11 Feb 2018 4:00PM / Markets and Fairs
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    The Barrel Room, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Wed 31 Jan 2018 8:00PM / Country
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  • Personal Development: Resolving Differences At Work
    Grosvenor Motor Inn, Hamilton, Waikato
    Thu 8 Feb 2018 8:30AM / Education
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    Marine Park, Sulphur Point, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Sat 17 Feb 2018 9:00AM / Markets and Fairs
    Hi, Tauranga! Please note the change of venue due to maintenance at Memorial Park - now at Marine Park - Sulphur Point. Loads of free parking. See you there! Roll up. Roll up. Roll up! Welcome to Season 3 of New ... more
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    ASB Stadium at Baypark, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Sat 10 Feb 2018 6:30PM / Motorsport
    The best Sprint Car Drivers from around the North Island going wheel to wheel for the North Island Title. Other classes racing are: - Super Saloons. - Saloons. - Stock Cars. - Mini Stocks. more
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    ASB Arena at Baypark, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Thu 15 Feb 2018 8:00AM / Business & Professional
    Ready smash your social media business goals in 2018? Kick it off the right way with our half day workshop! Take your social media knowledge and skill to the next level with our hands on half day workshop that ... more
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    Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Fri 9 Feb 2018 8:00PM / Punk
    Born in the Aotearoa Hardcore scene and having performed extensively throughout the country, Lookin Up has earned its reputation as a band of high energy and passion. With their debut album Reborn released in 2014, ... more
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    Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Mon 12 Feb 2018 7:00PM / Blues
    US bluesman Blind Boy Paxton has announced a six-date New Zealand tour for February 2018, with shows including Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Hawkes Bay. Blind Boy Paxton is the living ... more
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    NZRA Taupiri Launch Site, Huntly, North Waikato
    Sun 4 Feb 2018 12:00PM / Aviation
    Experience the sight and sound of New Zealand's largest amateur rockets accelerating from zero to hundreds of kilometres an hour in a few seconds. Watch rockets propelled skywards on a massive flame with the same ... more
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