Te Kuiti
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By Train
The Overlander train, which runs daily each way between Auckland and Wellington, stops in Te Kuiti. The town makes an ideal stop for those taking a train trip between New Zealand's largest cities, as one can leave the train for a day then join the next day's train to continue on to your destination.
By Car
Te Kuiti is on Highway 3, between Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Great New Zealand Muster
The Great New Zealand Muster is a famous New Zealand event, in which sheep from the surrounding area run into Te Kuiti. Sheep-shearing competitions and general fun are to be had.
Te Kuiti Sheep Shearing Statue
You are now approaching the Te Kuiti Shearing Statue. largest sheep shearer at 7 meters high and Te Kuiti is the sheep shearing capital of the world after all. In 2006 the town hosted the largest sheep show the world had ever seen with more than 2000 sheep.
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