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Putāruru is central to a lot of small towns and cities nearby. Within 1 hour you can reach the following:
Location
Tokoroa
Rotorua
Tauranga
Hamilton
Cambridge
Matamata
Taupo
Our town
Putāruru is located in the central North Island of New Zealand in the South Waikato region. We have a population of around 4,000 residents and are known for the Over the Moon Cheese Factory, The Blue Springs, historically farming and timber growing.
Highlights
Te Waihou Walkway
Ample fishing opportunities
Waikato River cycle trail
Close to Hobbiton
Arapuni Swing bridge
New Zealand Cheese School &
Over the Moon cheese factory
Our many incredibly tasty bakeries
Activities
Over the Moon Cheese Factory
Skate Park
Mosaics Trail
Water park
Putaruru golf course
Okoroire hot springs
Swimming pools
Stone hill horse trek
Timber muesem
Riverside kayak adventures
Eateries
Chef Kebab
Orchard Thieves
Indian Star
Nana Lou's cafe
Bake house bakery
Hog and Hound
Bella Pane
Putaruru bakehouse
Okoroire Hotel
Over the Moon Cheese Factory
Putāruru food court
Hikes and walks
Lake Whakamaru
Mosaics Trail
Arapuni Swingbridge
Little Waipa Reserve
Jones Landing
Glenshea Park
Jim Barnett Reserve
Te Waihou Walkway
Waikato river trails
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