Life Force of Tokoroa. Waikato. New Zealand.
S 38° 16.665 E 175° 54.169
60H E 404033 N 5762798
Located in the Jim Currie Reserve on SH 1 near the Kinleith Mill entrance, south of Tokoroa. This reserve is a restful, natural setting with a picnic area and a Tokoroa Talking Pole "Life Force" for visitors to enjoy.
Waymark Code: WM3K96
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
Views: 36
Tokoroa is the hub of New Zealand's massive forestry, timber and pulp and paper industries.
Located mid-way between Taupo and Hamilton on State Highway 1, Tokoroa is an ideal place to pause for an hour or two. The town takes its name after the Maori chief, "Tokoroa" who was killed as he led his people gallantly against the British in the mid 1800s.
It lies at the crossroads between the lush dairy farmland of the South Waikato and the vast plantation forests of the central North Island. The town has its own very special character which combines the pioneering spirit of people from over 25 countries into a close knit community which is bound together in warmth and hospitality.
The development of a "Talking Poles" trail throughout the Central Business District, featuring many wooden carvings, reflects the cultural diversity of the Tokoroa community and offers a leisurely and informative stroll for visitors to the town.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw carving
Other type: Not listed
Artist's Name: Not listed
Approximate size/height: Not listed
Type of wood: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.