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Did you know?
Otaki has some great places to visit, from the Kate Sheppard centennial Gardens representing women, for the adventurous there's Otaki Forks, sporting grounds and plenty more. What's your favorite did you Know fact about Otaki?










 DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the vote in 1893. Visit Otaki's very own Kate Sheppard Centennial Garden. See more...




DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand mountaineer, Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to climb Mount Everest in 1953, alongside Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Visit Otaki's beautiful Otaki Forks for your very own Mountaineer adventure. See more about Otaki Forks... 



DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand referee William Atack was first to use a whistle to stop a game of sport in 1884. While his contemporaries used their voices! Support our local sporting heroes. See more...



DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand aviator Jean Batten made the first return flight between Australia and England, and the first direct flight between England and New Zealand. Visit Otaki's very own Memorial to Will Scotland and celebrate the first sustained flight in the Wellington District on 29 January, 1914. See more...


DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand established itself as a nuclear free zone in 1985, refusing to allow nuclear powered or armed ships in its waters, and continues this stance today. Let's enjoy the Nuclear free beauty that Otaki has to offer. See more...


DID YOU KNOW
New Zealand's coastline boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches. No part of New Zealand is more than 128km from the ocean. Visit the wonderful Otaki and Te Horo beaches for own very own piece of paradise. See more...



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