Latest Crazes!
Containering
The latest craze to hit Paeroa is here – it's called 'Containering'. And it's as simple as sticking a container in your front (or back) yard. Tyre-swans are out, containers are in.
The Prettiest Pieces of Paeroa
You may have heard of the Seven Wonders of the World. But they are impractically spread over many different countries where they speak weird languages, have strange customs, and have funny money. But in Paeroa you can experience all seven wonders in one place! There's a lot to talk about in Paeroa I promise you:
The Bottle
Nothing else measures up to the big L&P bottle because it can't.
The Bridge
Consider yourself beaten river, this magnificent bridge has you spanned.
The Other Bridge
Who says big is best? We do. But the other bridge is still pretty enticing.
The Sunbathing Cat
World records are made to be broken and this cat can has them. Rulers to the ready.
The Car On Roof
A veritable outdoor car museum. On a roof. (Catch the play: Car on a Hot Tin Roof)
Bench Henge
Mysterious and wondrous and ponderous. Rest well ye weary stranger.
The River Boat Ride
Toot! Toot! All aboard the magical mystery tour! No pirates guaranteed. It be aaaah-some!
Not Quite Wonders, But Still Awesome
- The canals
- The band rotunda
- The thing next to the band rotunda
- The monument
- The house with the spire
- The talking toilets
Win with paeroa's most famous
The people at the bottlers have set up this fancy promotion so you can get your hands on some mint prizes, and our biggest export - Lemon & Paeroa!
soaking up the ambiance
These days everyone's busy, busy, busy. And so are we all in Paeroa. It's crazy. We often say "you don't have to be crazy to live here but it helps!" So in the interest of streamlining your visit, we've tailor made tours to suit time constraints:
(Please note: Each tour has a 'Wonders Factor' - How many wonders you can experience)
the 'snapshot'
time: 10 minutes
one wonder
If we can't entice you to stop for longer (did I mention the flash new toilets?), can I suggest the 10 minute tour? You can soak up the bustling atmosphere of main street. Then make a bee-line to the L&P bottle. It sends shivers down your spine – especially in the shade during Winter. Plus you've probably got 3 minutes left for a toilet stop next door at the 'Talking Toilets' – complete with instructions and music.
THE 'LINGERER'
time: 12 hours
three wonders
Welcome to the Two Hour Tour. if you 're old then you'll definitely like antiques. You might want a stuffed pigeon? Then head up to Primrose Hill past Bench Henge. Have a rest on Bench Henge. Then climb to the top of Primrose Hill. Gasp in amazement as you take in the surrounding mega-views. Knock, knock! It's a photo opportunity! And you can see the bridge. That's three Wonders! Tick! Tick! Tick!
THE 'LOST WEEKEND'
time: all weekend
seven wonders
If you haven't got 3 days then 2 days is the next best thing. Paeroa has a vibrant nightlife and has loads of amazing places to stay – "Ola! Is that the Casa Mexicana? Si it is! Tie up your donkey and get some rest" – Paeroa beckons…Take your pick – will you start with the bridge? The other bridge? Or just race to the bottle? Don't blow it though because there's still the car-on-the-shed-roof and Bench Henge. Then conquer the mighty Waihou on the deck of the SS The River Boat before it's time to whip out the ruler and measure the cat with the longest tail. And if it's sunny he'll be on his back – No, he's not dead! He's sleeping! Lol!