Ohakune, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Ohakune is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 1,929 ft (588 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,420 Population 1/sq mi density
1,929 ft Elevation 588 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Ohakune

Ohakune

Ohakune is a small town at the southern end of Tongariro National Park, close to the southwestern slopes of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu, in the North Island of New Zealand.

People

Population1,420
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Population1,420
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Coordinates-39.4082°, 175.4002°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ohakune

Ohakune is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ohakune experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below New Zealand avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation1,929 ft (588 m)
Area1,454.1 sq mi (3,766.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.4082°S, 175.4002°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 114 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 123 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 120 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 86 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 144 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 83 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 110 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 76 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 108 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 114 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 98 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 113 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 60 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 87 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 132 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 135 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 67 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 57 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 80 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 66 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 85 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 20 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 34 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 83 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 115 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 125 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 136 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
June 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
July 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 5.1 in

Ohakune has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Ohakune

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ohakune School - - - -
Ruapehu College - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Rangi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ohakune

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ohakune

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dinosaur House
Ohakune Railway Museum
Waimarino Museum

Libraries in Ohakune

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ohakune Library0.0
Ruapehu District Council and Library0.0

Hotels in Ohakune

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Ohakune- Bar, Accomodation & Events
Powderhorn Chateau
Snowman Lodge And Spa
Tongariro Suites @ The Rocks

Restaurants in Ohakune

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frank's Eatery & Bar
Kings
La Pizzeria
No 8
Osteria
Rice
The Cyprus Tree
The Hungry Rush
The Kitchen
The Powderkeg
Tiger Palace

Cafes in Ohakune

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Honeycomb
Shelter Cafe and Bar
Utopia Cafe

Monuments in Ohakune

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ohakune Carrot

Dentists in Ohakune

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ohakune Dental

Train Stations in Ohakune

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ohakune
Waimarino National Park

Bus Stations in Ohakune

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ohakune

Gas Stations in Ohakune

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP 2go

Banks in Ohakune

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of New Zealand

Golf Courses in Ohakune

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waimarino Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Ohakune

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tukino Skifield 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ohakune

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome-Small Airport
Taihape Airport-Small Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Waiouru Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ohakune

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
NZ Post

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ohakune

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tongariro National ParkMixed1990

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ohakune

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Mountain Church
Saint Johns Anglican Church
Saint Josephs Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
10
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ohakune

10 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ohakune.

Name Description
Coche Falls Height: 19.0
Mangawhero Falls Height: 28.0
Matariki Falls Height: 11.0
Punaruku Falls
Sigley Falls Height: 20.0
Taranaki Falls
Tawhai Falls Height: 13
Toakakura Falls
Tupapakurua Falls
Waitonga Falls Height: 39.0

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
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Volcanoes Near Ohakune

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m 2007

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ohakune

Tongariro National Park
Mixed · inscribed 1990
In 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart of the park have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people and symbolize...

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ohakune

What is the population of Ohakune?

Ohakune has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,454.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ohakune?

Ohakune has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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