Hawera
New Zealand · TaranakiNZ
Town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand
Hāwera is the second-largest centre in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island, with a population of 10,700. It is near the coast of the South Taranaki Bight. The origins of the town lie in a government military base that was established in 1866, and the town of Hāwera grew up around a blockhouse in the early 1870s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,300
- Coordinates
- -39.592, 174.283
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Hawera
Hawera is a compact town in Taranaki, New Zealand. Some 10,300 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, water sports and sports.
Things to do in Hawera
Culture in Hawera
(2)On the culture side, Hawera offers Art Galleries and Museums. It is a direct read of Hawera's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Hawera
(2)Hawera records Bodyboard and Surf under water sports. It is a direct read of Hawera's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Hawera
(1)Sports in Hawera covers Skateboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hawera.
Best time to visit Hawera
Plan water days for December to March. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Hawera through a larger town in Taranaki; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Hawera that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hawera known for?
- Hawera is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and sports, set in Taranaki, New Zealand with around 10,300 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hawera?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Museums, Bodyboard, Surf and Skateboard in Hawera. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hawera?
- Plan water days for December to March. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Hawera located?
- Administratively, Hawera sits in Taranaki, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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