Te Puke

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Te Puke is well renowned for kiwifruit, with millions of the luscious green fruit exported throughout the world each year. A kiwifruit theme park has opened in Te Puke celebrating the role of the industry in the town's history.

The rich agricultural lands of Te Puke are also used to graze deer, cattle and sheep, producing excellent meat and dairy product. Te Puke is also known for honey and bee-related health products such as propolis.

There is a vintage car museum, and an adventure park where you can drive 4WD vehicles and blast around in jet boats. The town has four white-sand beaches within 10 to 20 minutes drive.

Things to do

Get a job picking kiwifruit in the orchids around Te Puke in the winter season.
Learn about the national fruit at Kiwi Fruit Country, a working orchard near Maketu.
Walk and picnic at Okere Falls near Maketu.
Enjoy a jet boat ride on the Kaituna River.
See more than 90 vintage and classic cars at Te Puke Vintage Auto Barn.
Listen to White Island, an active volcano that violently hisses and bubbles.

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