Te Awamutu
Nestled in a wide valley of peat lakes and fertile farmland lies the pretty town of Te Awamutu (populus 12,000). Surrounded in the distance by bush clad ranges and mountain remnants of our volcanic era.
Te Awamutu's friendly community services a large rural area of dairy, sheep and beef farms, and the traditional old New Zealand town feeling exists when you stroll down the street on a unique small town shopping experience.
From the i-SITE Information Centre to rugby grounds to polo field, equestrian centre to swimming centre and velodrome, the community is highly geared to cater for all sports people and spectators.
When our sporting day is over we are free to enjoy and relax in the many cultural activities on offer. Theatrical, cultural, arts and music.
Eating out is an easy and pleasant experience with restaurants within a short walk of the town centre.
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Geology
The Te Awamutu District is located in central north island 20mins drive south of Hamilton.
Nestled in a wide valley of peats lakes and fertile farmland lies the pretty town of Te Awamutu.
On the perimeter of this valley lies bush clad mountains and ranges remnants of our volcanic era.
Bush walks for day visitors or more serious treks for the experienced trampers abound, as are the opportunities to see many forms of native birds, animals and fauna in this beautiful region.
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Climate and Weather
Te Awamutu, being inland from the coast by approx 30km, is subject to weather extremes in summer and winter.
Winter can bring severe frosts in sheltered areas with the occasional dusting of snow on the ranges.
Winter Temps -2 to 14 deg C (June -August)
Summer can bring humid weather and temps of 15 to 30 deg C (December -February)
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Our People
The Waipa District is home to 42 thousand residences with just over 12 thousand people living in Te Awamutu just over
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Our Land
Te Awamutu is situated in a fertile basin, with the surrounding Ranges and Mountain harking back to a time of volcanic activity.
The rolling flat countryside is made up of a mixture of peat and loam soils with a trace of ash soils to the south.
The agriculture is now predominantly dairy or dairy support based, with sheep and beef farming on the outer fringes.
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Our Heritage
Te Awamutu and Waipa Districts rich and divers heritage have spurred the development of a range of unique visitor attractions. Dotted throughout the region are many monuments and memorials to those killed in the battles for the land.
The meaning of Te Awamutu "End of the Navigable River" large vessels transporting various items could only travel as far as Te Awamutu then transfer to smaller canoes etc to take further on
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The district natural attributes set the s scene for the establishment of a thriving agricultural sector. Initially the focus was on sheep farming (meat and Wool) and beef farming for meat. but in the last half century there has been a huge swing to dairy farming and dairy support farming in our region.
Smaller horticulture and viticulture ventures also flourish although agriculture is the back bone of the district with Te Awamutu town providing a large service centre for the outlying rural community.
Te Awamutu and the surrounding district offer you a relaxed stay in a spectacular natural setting.
The natural environment has created an abundance of recreational opportunities that are easy to access. Maungatautari Ecological Island Reserve, Pirongia Mountain
Buses travel regularly through to Hamilton City on weekdays and return
Longer journeys throughout New Zealand can be booked through the Te Awamutu Information Centers Travel Desk. Gorst Ave opposite the Rose gardens.
Refer to the i-SITE Travel desk page for a list of services available
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