Notable viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel, Waikato
Waitaia
Waitaia is a viewpoint in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato.
Waitaia: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Waitaia
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Waitaia — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.73931, 175.75378. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Waitaia
- Ōtama Beach · beach · Waikato · ~5 km · Must-see
- Waiari / Rings Beach · beach · Waikato · ~7 km · Must-see
- Te Whanganui-a-Hei / Mercury Bay · beach · Waikato · ~11 km · Must-see
- Te Whanganui-o-Hei / Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve · church · Waikato · ~12 km · Must-see
- Whangapoua Harbour · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Cove · church · Thames-Coromandel · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cooks Beach · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~13 km · Must-see
- New Chums Beach · beach · Auckland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Te Puia / Hot Water Beach · beach · Waikato · ~21 km · Must-see
- Coromandel Forest Park · sanctuary · Thames-Coromandel · ~34 km · Must-see
- Coromandel Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~37 km · Must-see
- Maumaupaki / Camels Back / Te Maungamaupaki · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~38 km · Must-see
- Cuvier Island · river spot · Waikato · ~42 km · Must-see
- Moehau Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~44 km · Must-see
- Kauaeranga Valley · viewpoint · Auckland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Cape Colville · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~59 km · Must-see
- Firth of Thames · beach · Waikato · ~60 km · Must-see
- Stony Batter Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~65 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Waitaia
- Coromandel Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~37 km · Must-see
- Maumaupaki / Camels Back / Te Maungamaupaki · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~38 km · Must-see
- Moehau Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~44 km · Must-see
- Kauaeranga Valley · viewpoint · Auckland · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount Hobson · viewpoint · Auckland · ~86 km · Must-see
- Karangahake Gorge · viewpoint · Hauraki · ~95 km · Must-see
- Pukekiwiriki · viewpoint · Auckland · ~95 km · Must-see
- Puke-i-Āki-Rangi · viewpoint · Auckland · ~97 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Mountain · viewpoint · Auckland · ~97 km · Must-see
- Styaks Swamp · viewpoint · Auckland · ~99 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Waitaia yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Waitaia?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Waitaia?
Nearby: Ōtama Beach (beach, 5 km), Waiari / Rings Beach (beach, 7 km), Te Whanganui-a-Hei / Mercury Bay (beach, 11 km), Te Whanganui-o-Hei / Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve (church, 12 km), Whangapoua Harbour (beach, 13 km), Cathedral Cove (church, 13 km).
Is Waitaia worth visiting?
Waitaia is listed as a notable viewpoint in Waikato on Spotwander.