Chatham Islands Territory district, Southland, New Zealand

Places to visit near Waitangi

Waitangi is a town in Chatham Islands Territory district, Southland, New Zealand, home to about 300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 76 beaches & coast, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Petre Bay (14 km), Tuku Nature Reserve (16 km) and Te Whanga Lagoon (19 km).

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Waitangi, Southland
Waitangi, Chatham Islands Territory district, Southland, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waitangi at a glance

Location
Chatham Islands Territory district, Southland, New Zealand
Population
about 300
Coordinates
43.9535° S, 176.5597° W
Places within 50 km
241 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Waitangi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waitangi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Waitangi

91 beaches & coast within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Hanson Point (1 km); the best-known is Petre Bay (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Petre Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hanson Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hanson Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
  • Waitangi Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
  • Ellice Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
  • Point Webb · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waitangi

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Kahunene (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kahunene · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
  • Tikitiki Hill · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
  • Kapangatakahu · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
  • Te Whata · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~11 km
  • Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Kōrako · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~25 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waitangi

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Lake Huro (5 km); the best-known is Te Whanga Lagoon (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Waitangi

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Chatham Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Waitangi

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Centennial and War Memorial Hall (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waitangi

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waitangi. The closest is Owenga Scenic Reserve (5 km); the best-known is Tuku Nature Reserve (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Waitangi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waitangi
  2. 1 km Hanson Point · beach, Chatham Islands Territory
  3. 13 km Petre Bay · beach, Chatham Islands Territory
  4. 13 km Te Whanga Lagoon · lake, Chatham Islands Territory
  5. 11 km Hanson Bay · beach, Chatham Islands Territory
  6. 34 km Tuku Nature Reserve · nature spot, Chatham Islands Territory
  7. 16 km Back to Waitangi

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    Within 15 km of Waitangi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waitangi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast7691Hanson Point (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5159Kahunene (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3132Lake Huro (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1426Chatham Island (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2325Centennial and War Memorial Hall (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1823Owenga Scenic Reserve (5 km)
    Other attractions1819Art Gallery (1 km)
    Churches34St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church (1 km)
    Museums33Museum (1 km)
    Parks22Norman Kirk Memorial Reserve (1 km)
    Caves11Nunuku's Cave (13 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascade Gorge (21 km)

    Waitangi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waitangi?

    Petre Bay (beach, about 14 km), Tuku Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 16 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, about 19 km), Hanson Bay (beach, about 21 km), Hanson Point (beach, about 1 km), Waitangi Bay (beach, about 1 km).

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

    241 places on Spotwander: 76 beaches & coast, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Waitangi?

    Hanson Point, about 1 km by road; Waitangi Bay (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Waitangi?

    Kahunene, about 1 km by road; Tikitiki Hill (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waitangi?

    Lake Huro, about 5 km by road; Lake Marakapia (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waitangi?

    Start in Waitangi, visit Hanson Point, then Petre Bay, then Te Whanga Lagoon, then Hanson Bay, then Tuku Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waitangi?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Waitangi

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