Ruakaka
New Zealand · NorthlandNZ
Place in Northland, New Zealand
Ruakākā is a small town on Bream Bay, in Whangarei District in the north of New Zealand, around 30 kilometres south of central Whangārei. Originally a small beachside community, Ruakākā saw development in the 1980s due to expansion of nearby Marsden Point, New Zealand's sole oil refinery. A recently established timber processing plant at Marsden Point has further stimulated growth.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,830
- Coordinates
- -35.908, 174.450
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Ruakaka
Part of Northland, New Zealand, Ruakaka is a village. The population is roughly 2,830. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for adventure and water sports.
Things to do in Ruakaka
Adventure in Ruakaka
(2)On the adventure side, Ruakaka offers Parachute and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Ruakaka's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Ruakaka
(1)Water Sports lovers get Wakeboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ruakaka. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Ruakaka
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Northland first, then drive or cycle into Ruakaka. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Ruakaka that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruakaka known for?
- Ruakaka is mainly a destination for adventure and water sports, set in Northland, New Zealand with around 2,830 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ruakaka?
- You can plan around Parachute, Skydiving and Wakeboard in Ruakaka. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ruakaka?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ruakaka located?
- Administratively, Ruakaka sits in Northland, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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