Patea (/ pɑːˈtɛər / pah-TAIR) is the third-largest town in South Taranaki District, New Zealand. It is on the western bank of the Pātea River, 61 kilometres north-west of Whanganui on State Highway 3. Hāwera is 27 km to the north-west, and Waverley 17 km to the east.

The South Taranaki town of Pātea is the home of the award- winning Pātea Māori Club, whose 19 80s hit Poi-E is still one of the country’s favourite songs. Pātea has a rich Māori and European history.

Patea things to do. A classic song sums up the place. A strong community spirit has seen the town flourish despite major economic blows such as the closing of a major employee, the local freezing works.

Patea is the third largest town in the province of South Taranaki. The Patea River flows through the town from the north-east and into the South Taranaki Bight. In the 2013 census, the population was 1,098 people, in 1961 there were 1,991 people living in the town.

2022年8月8日 · Located in the South Taranaki district, on the coast between Hawera and Waitotara, Patea has a few excellent attractions to check out. Check out the free museum packed with some of the oldest relics found in New Zealand, get spectacular coastal views along the Patea Riverside Walk, or escape further into nature at Lake Rotorangi.

2015年10月9日 · Things to Do in Patea, New Zealand: See Tripadvisor's 61 traveler reviews and photos of Patea tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Patea. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

Founded as a military outpost in 1865, Pātea was originally named Carlyle. In 1881, when the name was changed, the town was the main settlement in southern Taranaki and its river port was one of the busiest in the region exporting cheese, wool, meat and flax.

Patea sits on the western bank of the Patea River, 81km northwest of Whanganui, and is the third-largest town in South Taranaki. Photo / Supplied Elisabeth Easther gets down to the disco beat...

Patea is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Mana Bay; Aotea Utanganui - Museum of South Taranaki; Garden of Tutunui; Star Garage Patea; Patea River Historic …

2015年10月9日 · Things to Do in Patea, Taranaki Region: See Tripadvisor's 61 traveller reviews and photos of Patea attractions.