Otorohanga

Otorohanga is a city on the North Island of New Zealand in the Waikato region. It has about 2500 inhabitants and is the administrative seat of the Otorohanga District.

Geography

The district is bounded on the northwest by the Waikato District and the North East by the Waipa District, while connecting to the east of the South Waikato District and Taupo District. The southern boundary divides the district with the Waitomo District.

The entire west coast is bordered by the Tasman Sea. The coast line is not straight, but has in the area of the district near the small town of Kawhia an incision - one of the three natural harbors in the region, the Kawhia Harbour on.

Population

For New Zealand conditions, the percentage of urban population is extremely low. Only about 2,500 of the total of almost 10,000 inhabitants live in the capital of Otorohanga. Second major town is close to the Kawhia the natural harbor of Kawhia Harbour. The rest of the population is divided into several smaller villages which are spread over the whole area.

Otorohanga adorns himself to be entitled " Kiwiana capital of the world ". As Kiwiana is referred to the peculiarities of the New Zealand culture and products, originally from New Zealand. This name is often used as a fashion name eg in advertising.

Economy

Although the district is agriculture emphasizes tourism also plays an important role. The place is known for its zoo, especially the Kiwis. These are housed among many other New Zealand Vorgelarten in the famous "Bird House ". To make the nocturnal kiwi for visitors visible, the daily rhythm of the birds has been changed. During the day everything is darkened and so can this comical bird watching good to great Panoramaglascheiben. Photography is there, however, prohibited.

In the near Otorohanga, but already in the Waitomo district, there are also the famous Waitomo Caves. These are limestone caves, through which you can drive a boat, and where millions of glowing blue butterfly larvae inhabit the ceilings.

Infrastructure

Otorohanga is a through station on the North Iceland Main Trunk Railway, a railway line that runs from Auckland to Wellington. The Passenger Train, the travel on this line every day, is called Northern Explorer.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Archie Thompson, Football Player