Tokoroa Accommodation and Attractions
Tokoroa is the second largest town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest settlement in the South Waikato district and is located 30 kilometres southwest of Rotorua close to the foot of the Mamaku Ranges.
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Tokoroa Information
Tokoroa is located mid-way between Taupo and Hamilton on State Highway One. The other major settlements in the South Waikato District.
Surrounding the township are many Dairy Farms and Plantation Forests. There are many scenic reserves around the town - The man-made lake 'Moana-Nui' lies within a popular recreational park.
The main industries that support Tokoroa are forestry, dairy farming, consumer retail centres and fast food resturants. Recently, due to a drop in timber value, much of the surrounding forest is being converted into farmland.
Putaruru is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the Oraka River 65 kilometres southeast of Hamilton.
The town's population at the 2006 census was 3765 ( 2001-3783)(1996-4047). Its economy is based on farming, forestry and timber production.