Wairoa Travel Guide
New Zealand
Wairoa is a small town of around 4,260 people on New Zealand’s North Island, in the Hawke’s Bay region. It serves as a base for exploring the surrounding Wairoa District and the east coast of the North Island.
Travellers arriving by air can use Wairoa Airport. The nearby coast includes Ōpoutama Beach, 38.0 kilometres away, and Māhia Beach, 39.8 kilometres away, making both suitable for a beach outing from town.
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Weather in Wairoa
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Wairoa
Jan
21°17Feb
22°11Mar
21°14Apr
19°10May
17°14Jun
15°13Jul
14°16Aug
14°15Sep
17°9Oct
19°11Nov
21°13Dec
23°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Wairoa
Ōpoutama Beach
38 km away
Māhia Beach
39.8 km away
Things to do in Wairoa
St Peter's Church
christian place of worship
0.3 km
Wairoa Centennial Library
historic site
0.6 km
Gaiety Theatre
theatre venue
0.7 km
Wairoa Museum
museum
0.3 km
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
christian place of worship
1.1 km
Wairoa Rock Church
christian place of worship
0.8 km
Wairoa Club Inc
dance club
0.1 km
St Paul's Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.3 km
Getting there
Wairoa Airport · 2.3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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