Wharewaka, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Wharewaka is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 939. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

939 Population 57/sq mi density

1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

56.4 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population939

Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

Rain56.4 in/yr

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)

Population	939
Population Density	57 / sq mi
Elevation	1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates	-38.7311°, 176.0734°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Waikato Region
Average Temperature	53°F (12°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation	56.4 inches (1,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wharewaka

Wharewaka is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 939. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Wharewaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below New Zealand avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	44°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,250 ft (381 m)
Area	16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7311°S, 176.0734°E
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"

48% above New Zealand avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,374 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993	42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand	M6.4	131 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	34 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	135 km
Oct 25, 1999	24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M6.2	24 km
May 18, 1999	54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand	M5.8	71 km
Jan 12, 2022	22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.7	150 km
Apr 11, 1993	28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand	M5.7	120 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	26 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	139 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	13 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	90 km
Jul 5, 2011	29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.5	29 km
May 24, 2001	38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.5	61 km
Oct 15, 2001	21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand	M5.5	118 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	114 km
Sep 25, 1996	57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.4	114 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.3	88 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	100 km
Jul 7, 2012	8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.3	44 km
Jul 12, 1991	23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand	M5.3	72 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	116 km
1910	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Meteorological	1.5 m	1	39 km
2022	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	16 km
1956	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	0.9 m	-	30 km
1895	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	10 km
1846	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Unknown	-	-	39 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (12 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	12 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	35 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	41 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	61 km
Ruapehu	Stratovolcano	2,797 m (9,177 ft)	2007	75 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	77 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	162 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	166 km
Taranaki	Stratovolcano	2,518 m (8,261 ft)	1800	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
February	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Driest
March	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in
June	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in
July	44°F (6°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
August	45°F (7°C)	5.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
October	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
December	59°F (15°C)	5.4 in

Wharewaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Wharewaka

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Waipahihi School	-	-	-	-
Te Kura o Waitahanui	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Wharewaka

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Cool Blue Taupo	jazz	MP3 192 kbps
Chill-Radio	chill, relax	AAC 48 kbps
Ski FM	contemporary hits, ski mountain	AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Wharewaka

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Libraries in Wharewaka

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Taupō Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Wharewaka

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Market Central Taupō

Hotels in Wharewaka

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeland Resort

Restaurants in Wharewaka

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2 Mile Bay Pizza

Mavericks Gastro Pub

Ploughmans Restaurant

Cafes in Wharewaka

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Lacus

Kafi - Kokomea

Water Sports centre Cafe

Gas Stations in Wharewaka

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Lakeview

Breweries in Wharewaka

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Crafty Trout Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Wharewaka

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Wharewaka

10 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Rotorua Regional Airport	ROT	Medium Airport
Taupo Airport	TUO	Medium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Galatea Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport	-	Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tokoroa Airfield	TKZ	Small Airport
Turangi Airport	-	Small Airport
Waiouru Airport	-	Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wharewaka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Faith Baptist Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Wharewaka

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Wharewaka.

Name	Description
Hukawai Falls
Te Rere Falls
Waipunga Falls
Waipunga Falls

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
Driving side	left

Volcanoes Near Wharewaka

Volcano	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption
Taupo	Caldera	760 m	260

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 Wharewaka

What is the population of Wharewaka?

Wharewaka has a population of 939 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wharewaka?

Wharewaka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.

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