With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Hawera, 16 miles away, has to offer. Hawera Water Tower should be high up on your list here. KD’s Elvis Presley Museum and Tawhiti Museum are terrific attractions too. Located 20 miles away, New Plymouth is another popular destination. If you visit, be sure to check out Bowl of Brooklands, Pukekura Park and Lake Mangamahoe.