Hauraki district, Waikato, New Zealand

Places to visit near Ngatea

Ngatea is a town in Hauraki district, Waikato, New Zealand, home to about 1,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast and 0 parks. The must-see places are Kerepēhi (5 km), Kopuatai Peat Dome (20 km) and Hapuakohe Range / Te Hapū-a-Kohe (22 km).

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Ngatea, Waikato
Ngatea, Hauraki district, Waikato, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ngatea at a glance

Location
Hauraki district, Waikato, New Zealand
Population
about 1,151
Coordinates
37.2833° S, 175.5000° E
Places within 50 km
42 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Ngatea

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ngatea

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Otumaika (13 km); the best-known is Hapuakohe Range / Te Hapū-a-Kohe (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ngatea

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Kerepehi Recreation Reserve (6 km); the best-known is Kopuatai Peat Dome (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ngatea

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Opani Point (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Ngatea

25 parks within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Morrinsville Recreation Reserve (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ngatea

22 churches within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Holy Trinity Anglican Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ngatea

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ngatea. The closest is Kerepēhi (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ngatea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ngatea
  2. 1 km Ngatea Water Gardens Waterfall · garden, Auckland
  3. 22 km Hapuakohe Range / Te Hapū-a-Kohe · viewpoint, Waikato
  4. 20 km Kopuatai Peat Dome · nature spot, Hauraki
  5. 16 km Kerepehi Recreation Reserve · nature spot, Hauraki
  6. 1 km Kerepēhi · heritage site, Hauraki
  7. 5 km Back to Ngatea

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ngatea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1460Otumaika (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1627Kerepehi Recreation Reserve (6 km)
    Beaches & coast325Opani Point (16 km)
    Parks025Morrinsville Recreation Reserve (53 km)
    Churches122Holy Trinity Anglican Church (19 km)
    Forts & heritage314Kerepēhi (5 km)
    Other attractions29Pūkorokoro / Miranda Hot Springs (21 km)
    Waterfalls15Ngatea Water Gardens Waterfall (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Motuahi Island (11 km)
    Museums02Waikato Museum (74 km)
    Caves02Wiri Lava Cave Scientific Reserve (81 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Patetonga Lake Wildlife Management Reserve (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Muqeet Mosque (79 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Shan North Island (80 km)
    Temples01Shree Swaminarayan Temple (83 km)

    Ngatea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ngatea?

    Kerepēhi (heritage site, about 5 km), Kopuatai Peat Dome (nature spot, about 20 km), Ngatea Water Gardens Waterfall (garden, about 1 km), Hapuakohe Range / Te Hapū-a-Kohe (viewpoint, about 22 km), Big Lemon & Paeroa Bottle (attraction, about 24 km), Kerepehi Recreation Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast, 1 church, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ngatea?

    Otumaika, about 13 km by road; Taumatawahine (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ngatea?

    Kerepehi Recreation Reserve, about 6 km by road; Torehape Wetland Management Reserve (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ngatea?

    Opani Point, about 16 km by road; Kuranui Bay (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ngatea?

    Start in Ngatea, visit Ngatea Water Gardens Waterfall, then Hapuakohe Range / Te Hapū-a-Kohe, then Kopuatai Peat Dome, then Kerepehi Recreation Reserve, then Kerepēhi, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ngatea?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Ngatea

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ngatea’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ngatea on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.