Wairoa
New Zealand · Hawke's BayNZ
Town in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Wairoa is the largest town in the Wairoa District and the northernmost town in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the northern shore of Hawke Bay at the mouth of the Wairoa River and to the west of Māhia Peninsula. It is 118 kilometres (73 mi) northeast of Napier, and 92 kilometres (57 mi) southwest of Gisborne, on State Highway 2. It is the nearest town to the Te Urewera protected area and former national park, which is accessible from Wairoa via State Highway 38. It is one of three towns in New Zealand where Māori outnumber other ethnicities, with 62.29% of the population identifying as Māori.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,870
- Coordinates
- -39.033, 177.367
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Wairoa
Travellers heading to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand will find Wairoa, a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 4,870. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are water sports, adventure and family. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Wairoa
Water Sports in Wairoa
(6)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Swimming. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Wairoa.
Adventure in Wairoa
(3)Our data lists Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Wairoa.
Family in Wairoa
(2)Family in Wairoa covers Aquariums and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wairoa.
Culture in Wairoa
(1)For culture, expect Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wairoa.
Nature in Wairoa
(1)Nature lovers get Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Wairoa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Wairoa
(1)On the sports side, Wairoa offers Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Wairoa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Wairoa
(1)Wellness lovers get Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Wairoa is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Wairoa
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Wairoa is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Hawke's Bay and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Wairoa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wairoa known for?
- Wairoa, in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is best known for water sports, adventure and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,870 residents.
- What can you do in Wairoa?
- Recorded activities in Wairoa include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Swimming. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Wairoa?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Wairoa located?
- Wairoa is located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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