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Patea is best known as the home of the Patea Maori Club, a performance group that went to the top of the Kiwi charts in the 80s. The town's strong Maori presence is reflected in the local buildings, which include the Maori Aotea Memorial Waka (a monumental canoe) in the centre of the town. The local architecture also reflects the European settlement from the late 19th century.

The nearby beaches are popular with surfers offering the typically rugged and Wild West coastal swell. Carlyle Beach and Mana Bay have good swells but also attract families and local fishermen.

History buffs will be cheered that Patea is home to the South Taranki District Museum, the regional archive.

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Patea Albion Hotel Ltd
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The Albion Hotel is situated in the heart of Patea, south Taranaki. We offer friendly relaxed country style hospitality. Our hotel also has a...
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