Tirau
New Zealand · WaikatoNZ
Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand
Tīrau is a small town in the South Waikato District of the North Island of New Zealand, 50 kilometres southeast of Hamilton. It had a population of 950 in June 2025. The name "Tīrau" is from the Māori language and means "many cabbage trees".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 860
- Coordinates
- -37.983, 175.750
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Tirau
Tirau belongs to Waikato, New Zealand and has the feel of a village. About 860 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Tirau
Culture in Tirau
(2)Under culture, Tirau is tagged with Castles and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tirau's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Tirau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Waikato. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Tirau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tirau known for?
- Tirau, in Waikato, New Zealand, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 860 residents.
- What can you do in Tirau?
- Recorded activities in Tirau include Castles and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Tirau located?
- Tirau is located in Waikato, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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