Tirau's giant corrugated iron dog and sheep dominate the town's main street.

Tirau's giant corrugated iron dog , Hamilton - Waikato

By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

Tirau's sheep is a favourite photo opportunity for visitors

Tirau's giant sheep, Hamilton - Waikato

By Hamilton & Waikato Tourism

In Tirau you'll see corrugated iron artwork depicting all sorts of things

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

Maungatautari

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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 New Zealand of course nothing could top our stay at Hilltop Views our p... (more)

Lake Karapiro Lodge

Karapiro

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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/coffee making facilities. Most rooms have under-floor heating, air conditi... (more)

Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel

Okoroire

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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 a veritable example of a true Kiwi hotel.With our own 9 hole golf cour... (more)

Oraka Deer Park

Okoroire

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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. Fully appointed kitchen and laundry, TV and video. Smokefree. Stunni... (more)

Rose Lodge

Tirau

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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

Tirau

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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 Set and Farm Tours.One of the closest motels to the Maungatautari Ecol... (more)

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Two Terms of Evening Spanish Language Classes

Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, Waikato

Tue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Education

Highlights - Native and experienced Spanish language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
Two Terms of Evening Korean Language Classes

Waikato Institute of Education, Hamilton, Waikato

Tue 2 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Education

Highlights - Native and experienced Korean language teacher. - Take this chance to open a whole new world by learning a new language with two terms of classes for the price of one. - Knowing a second language is a ... more
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Wharepai Domain, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Sat 30 Jan 2021 12:00PM / Food, Gourmet, Wine

The first of its kind in Aotearoa, ‘First We Eat’ is a fresh, boutique, multi-sensory food, wine, craft beer & music festival experience in the Bay of Plenty, that combines NZ’s leading musicians and ... more
Family Art Nights

Arts for Health, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 4 Feb 2021 6:30PM / Family & Lifestyle

Bond alongside your little one while you both enjoy a fun and creative evening within the world of art. Make your own art works for you each to take home, facilitated by your art tutor Rhiannon. All materials and ... more
Free HR Workshop: Setting up your Business for Success

The Ambassador Hotel , Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 3 Feb 2021 8:30AM / Business & Professional

We understand the past year has been a challenging time for business owners. As we head into the New Year, Employsure is here to help with our exclusive HR workshops and we would love to see you there! Why should I ... more
Ulalei Sevens Hamilton

Fraser Tech Park, Hamilton, Waikato

Sat 6 Feb 2021 8:00AM / Rugby Union

Experience the pacific flair of Sevens rugby at the BEST pacific sevens tournament around! Delivered by the most experienced and best crew in town, Ulalei Sevens cooks up a storm of pacific rugby flair, finesse and ... more
Four Seasons

Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Sat 13 Feb 2021 7:30PM / Classical Music

Everybody loves Vivaldi’s 'Four Seasons' violin concertos - musical pictures of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In this unusual chamber concert from Bay of Plenty Symphonia, Vivaldi’s seasons are interspersed ... more
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NZRA Taupiri Launch Site, Huntly, North Waikato

Sun 7 Feb 2021 12:00PM / Aviation

Experience the sight and sound of New Zealand's largest amateur rockets in action! Accelerating from zero to hundreds of kilometres an hour in just a few seconds, propelled skywards on a massive flame with the same ... more