Murupara, Bay of PlentyWhirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation ParkTe Urewera National ParkLady Knox GeyserMurupara Domain Recreation ReserveKakarahonuiPekepeke
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Murupara

Murupara is a town in Whakatāne district, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand of about 1,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 192 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Te Urewera National Park and Lady Knox Geyser.

38.4667° S, 176.7000° EPop. 1,876

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see34
Notable246
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, nature spot near Murupara
Must-see

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park

Nature spot · 35 km

Te Urewera National Park, national park near Murupara
Must-see

Te Urewera National Park

National park · 37 km · Wairoa

Lady Knox Geyser, attraction near Murupara
Must-see

Lady Knox Geyser

Attraction · 39 km · Rotorua Lakes

Places near Murupara by type

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One day from Murupara

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Murupara
  2. Galatea Recreation Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Tawhiuauviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Whareraurekuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kakarahonuiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pekepekeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Murupara
Today’s loopMuruparaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Murupara?

Murupara Domain Recreation Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Kakarahonui (viewpoint, about 6 km), Korongohukore Hills (hill, about 6 km), Pekepeke (viewpoint, about 8 km), Galatea Recreation Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Whareraureku (viewpoint, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Murupara?

259 places on Spotwander: 192 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 waterfalls, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Murupara?

Kakarahonui, about 6 km by road; Korongohukore Hills (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Murupara?

Lake Āniwaniwa, about 21 km by road; Arohaki Lagoon (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Murupara?

Start in Murupara, visit Galatea Recreation Reserve, then Tawhiuau, then Whareraureku, then Kakarahonui, then Pekepeke, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.