Sights and Activities

Kawerau is the heart of the Bay of Plenty, is central to everything and nestles within the Tarawera valley at the foot of the dramatic Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe), a volcano which became dormant about 1,000 years ago.

Less than an hour east of Rotorua and 30 minutes west of Whakatane, Kawerau is within easy reach of lakes, beaches, forests, major cities and thermal areas and with the Tarawera River right on our doorstep, Kawerau is the first choice as the outdoor and adventure playground of the eastern Bay of Plenty.