Nearby Dannevirke was also originally a Scandanavian settlement, and could be worth a look. I didn't get to find out because everything was closed.
I did find this interesting windmill in the main street though.
Written Apr 27, 2004
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Nearby Dannevirke was also originally a Scandanavian settlement, and could be worth a look. I didn't get to find out because everything was closed. I did find...
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Norsewood, originally a Scandanavian settlement

As its name would seem to indicate, Norsewood is a town which had its origins due to a Scandanavian settlement (as well as the larger, nearby Dannevirke) It's a tiny place, with only 330 inhabitants,...
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Norsewood was first settled by Norwegian settlers in 1872. It is the northern-most settlement in Tararua District. Norsewood is now a popular stopping place for tourists and passing motorists who...
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