If you want a crash-course in basic kiwi culture, Otorohanga is the place to do it. The main street features a parade of modular ‘kiwiana’ displays – from All Blacks and Aunt Daisy to farm dogs and Pavlova. Printed guides are available in most main street shops. While you’re making your way around the displays, you’ll notice a number of kiwiana murals painted on the town’s buildings. To complete the experience you can see real kiwis at the Kiwi House, as well as numerous other native birds in their natural habitat. Kiwiana aside, Otorohanga has a good choice of cafés, shops and places to stay. Functional facts: Approx. population 2700, visitor centre, train station.
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