Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti
Te Kūiti, New Zealand
A larger-than-life statue of a sheep shearer in the main street of Te Kūiti, which calls itself the shearing capital of the world. It is a quick roadside stop, and the town hosts a national shearing event each April. Park along the street and walk to the statue.
- Nearest town
- Te Kūiti, New Zealand
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- -38.3340, 175.1685
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti?
Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti is in Te Kūiti, New Zealand, at GPS -38.3340, 175.1685.
Which road trips pass Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti?
Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waitomo caves and the SH3 coast road to New Plymouth.
What is there to see near Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti?
Places worth a stop nearby: Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park (10 km), Waitomo Glowworm Caves (10 km), Waitomo Glowworm Caves (10 km) and Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park (17 km).
When is the best time to visit Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)