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Waipawa

Waipawa is a town in South Wairarapa district, Wellington, New Zealand of about 1,899 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Aorangi Forest Park, Aorangi Range and Pūtangirua Pinnacles.

41.4122° S, 175.5153° EPop. 1,899

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Within 30 km78 places
Within 50 km186
Must-see92
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Aorangi Forest Park, nature spot near Waipawa
Must-see

Aorangi Forest Park

Nature spot · 22 km

Aorangi Range, viewpoint near Waipawa
Must-see

Aorangi Range

Viewpoint · 23 km

Pūtangirua Pinnacles, attraction near Waipawa
Must-see

Pūtangirua Pinnacles

Attraction · 28 km

Places near Waipawa by type

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One day from Waipawa

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

64 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 Waipawa
  2. Ōtereiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Taumānukaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Aorangi Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Aorangi Rangeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Fern Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Waipawa
Today’s loopWaipawaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waipawa?

Waipawa (viewpoint, about 1 km), Aorangi Forest Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Aorangi Range (viewpoint, about 23 km), Ōterei (viewpoint, about 4 km), Fern Hill (hill, about 6 km), Taumānuka (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

186 places on Spotwander: 109 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 beaches & coast, 5 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Waipawa?

Waipawa, about 1 km by road; Ōterei (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Waipawa?

Pā, about 32 km by road; Pā (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waipawa?

Start in Waipawa, visit Ōterei, then Taumānuka, then Aorangi Forest Park, then Aorangi Range, then Fern Hill, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.