Paeroa, the home of L&P (Lemon and Paeroa), is a scenic rural township, which is located on the edge of the Waihou River.  Paeroa connects travellers to the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Waikato.  It is no surprise that Paeroa is seen as the gateway to the regions in the upper central North Island.  Paeroa is a great mid-way stop for any one traveling between Auckland and Rotorua / Tauranga.  

Paeroa is a clean green country town with the Ohinemuri River flowing through its heart.  Paeroa is nestled between the beautiful green Hauraki Plains and the scenic Karangahake Gorge and mountain range. 

Paeroa main street

Paeroa’s diverse history, historical landmarks and beauty has made the area a popular tourist destination and lifestyle choice.  Paeroa has many different attractions both historical and adventurous making Paeroa a town that is guaranteed to have something that will appeal to everyone.

Paeroa’s main street is host to a great business district with a range of boutique stores for every taste.  Uncover that hidden treasure in the numerous antique and second hand stores or check out Paeroa’s latest fashion.  There are cafes and restaurants scattered throughout the main street and beyond, with a diverse range of ethnic foods and wonderful Kiwi culture.

Paeroa is “World Famous in New Zealand” with a full calendar of events throughout the year.  Paeroa’s most exciting month is February with FebFest celebrations.  These events include the Battle of the Streets bike race, The Highland Games and Tattoo, and Paeroa’s FebFest shopping promotions. These along with other events give Paeroa its “Events Capital of NZ” status.

Attractions:

The Giant Paeroa Bottle Everyone knows the Big Bottle of Paeroa. At nearly 7 metres high, it is a permanent reminder of the therapeutic Paeroa Spring Water discovered before 1900, which, with the addition of lemon, became known as New Zealand’s own national soft drink.

Paeroa Racecourse Paeroa on race day is truly a gala occasion. The Racecourse enjoys a reputation for excellent on course amenities and top fields and is a popular Convention Centre.

Paeroa Historical Maritime Park Situated on State Highway 2 – at the confluence of the Ohinemuri and Waihou Rivers, the Park offers restored vessels and displays.

Heritage Trail/Captain Cook Memorial - Netherton In 1769 Lt. James Cook and crew landed here at the spot marked by a cairn adjacent to State Highway 2.

Primrose Hill Great views of the Hauraki Plains can be viewed from the site of the area’s war memorial.

Paeroa Domain Home of the Thames Valley rugby team – a home game is a big event in the area. Netball, Croquet, Petanque and Athletics also played on this picturesque Domain.

Karangahake Gorge & Historic Windows Walkway 8km east of Paeroa is the historic Karangahake Gorge which links Paeroa with Waihi.