Dannevirke Accommodation and Attractions
Dannevirke is a rural service town in the Eastland area of New Zealand. The surrounding area has developed into dairy and sheep farming, which now provides the major income for the town's population of 6,000.
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Dannevirke Information
The town was founded on 15 October 1872 by Danish, Norwegian and Swedish settlers, who arrived at the port of Napier and moved inland. After the native bush was cleared, the land was turned into pasture for grazing animals.
The town hosts the Dannevirke Garden and Craft Expo, an annual event that has grown to a considerable size.