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Whangamata, NZ

The town of Whangamatā is on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres north of Waihi, to the north of the western extremity of the Bay of Plenty.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Waikato, New Zealand.
  • Served by Te Aroha Airfield.

History

The town of Whangamatā is on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres north of Waihi, to the north of the western extremity of the Bay of Plenty.

Airports

Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 29 km to the centre
WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Waihi Beach Airport 25 km to the centre
Island View, BOP, NZ
Outdoor
Te Aroha Airfield 37 km to the centre
WKO, NZ
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Slipper Island
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Te Aroha Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Slipper Island, 19 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whangamata, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences