 Wairoa River | ||
| Wairoa District | ||
| region | Hawke’s Bay | |
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| Residents | 4.300 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 4330, 4527, 4870   | ||
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Wairoa is a small town in the district of the same name in the Hawke’s Bay.
background
The city of Wairoa is located at the mouth of the Wairoa River in the Pacific. The surrounding district is sparsely populated, the main industries are agriculture and occasionally tourism, a large part of its inhabitants are Māori.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
In the street
Wairoa is on SH 2 halfway between Napier and Gisborne, the SH 38 leads from Rotorua on the Te Urewera National Park to Wairoa, from Gisborne there is also a connection with the SH 36 through the inland past the Te Reinga Falls.
By boat
mobility
Map of Wairoa
Tourist Attractions
In Wairoa
- Museum at the Marine Parade. Exhibits on the colonization by Māori and Europeans as well as on the native flora and fauna.
- Portland Lighthouse. Built with Kauri wood, it is one of the city's most popular photo opportunities and is also featured on postage stamps.
Surroundings
- To the east of Wairoa there are some lagoons, most of which are known Whakaki Lagoon because of their diverse bird life
- Mahia Peninsula, a little further east. A popular tourist day destination on the water.
- Clonkeen Caves, at the place Nuhaka. Fireflies live in the extensive stalactite cave system.
- Morere Hot Springs. Thermal springs.
- Te Reinga Falls, north of Wairoa.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
- Te Urewera National Park. The park extends around the Lake Waikaremoana. The hike around the lake is one of the Great walks.
