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KAWERAU
Calling Code: +64 7
Kawerau was built to service the pulp and paper mill,
which uses geothermal steam to generate power to run the mill;
the miss is still one of the main employers of the town and free
tours can be organized.
Kawerau is well supplied with sporting facilities including a
golf course and a free heated swimming pool, while bush walks
and fishing can be enjoyed in the forest - a permit is required
from the Kawerau Information Centre). Mt Punta (Edgecumbe) has
superb views and a crater lake that is home to a rare New Zealand
frog. Tarawera Falls is accessible through the forest, these falls
being unique in the Southern Hemisphere - permits also required
for access. Lakes, the ocean and a hydroelectric dam are all within
a 30-minute drive of the information centre.
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