Originally a thriving port, the town was first laid out in the 1870’s. Now an attractive rural service centre at the junction of three State Highways, busy Paeroa is “World Famous in New Zealand” and overseas – for its Big Bottle. At 7 metres high, the Lemon and Paeroa Bottle is a permanent reminder of the therapeutic Paeroa Springs Water discovered before 1900, which, with the addition of lemon, became known as New Zealand’s own soft drink.
Trout fishing is a popular pass-time
in Paeroa – hosting the fly-fishing contest of the Auckland
Angling Club. The
Ohinemuri, Komata, Maratoto streams all provide rainbow trout and
present a challenge to the most ardent angler. Paeroa
always had a boating heart. Hence
the Maritime Museum and the artefacts of the Northern Steamship
Company. The
site of the original gold rush in 1875, Karangahake and its
“residential suburb” of Mackaytown, have returned to peaceful
activities; fishing, outdoor pursuits, gardens, cafes and a winery
tempt the visitor.
Having
a camping weekend anywhere on the Coromandel can easily be planned
from Paeroa. Our four
way road access is unique in giving visitors a varied choice of
travelling; hills, coast or bush. Paeroa
is centrally located to many main centres and approximate travel
times to these centres are noted below.
*
The winding roads on the
Coromandel Peninsula may require a greater time allowance. GENERAL
INFORMATION
Population The 2001 census showed the population of urban Paeroa as 3,882. Traffic flows An
estimated 10,000 vehicles pass through the township on a daily
basis. Hotels & Clubs Two
Hotels, one Tavern and two Clubs are situated in the township. The Ohinemuri Club is associated with ‘Workingman’s
clubs’ and the other is the Returned Serviceman’s Association. An affiliation exists between both. Industry The
history of the main industry has been the service to Dairy farming. As larger factories were built so the smaller factories were
closed and work moved from the district to Morrinsville.
Many of the support services have managed to survive by
continuing to service the farming community. Community Services A
wide range and network of community services exist for the use of
urban and rural residents. The
Paeroa Medical Centre combines many of the health services under one
roof. Visiting specialists also consult in these premises on a
regular basis. Public Utilities The
township is fully serviced with water and sewage.
Maintenance and development are ongoing.
STATISTICS
AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Accommodation
CLIMATE
EDUCATION There
is a variety of Adult and Childhood Education facilities available. These include :
And
for the children:
Government
Departments
Health
Services
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