Notable viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel, Waikato
Whanake
Whanake is a viewpoint in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato.
Whanake: 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 Whanake
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 Whanake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.62636, 175.57113. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Whanake
- New Chums Beach · beach · Auckland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Moehau Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~18 km · Must-see
- Whangapoua Harbour · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~18 km · Must-see
- Waiari / Rings Beach · beach · Waikato · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ōtama Beach · beach · Waikato · ~24 km · Must-see
- Te Whanganui-a-Hei / Mercury Bay · beach · Waikato · ~31 km · Must-see
- Cape Colville · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cuvier Island · river spot · Waikato · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cooks Beach · beach · Thames-Coromandel · ~35 km · Must-see
- Te Whanganui-o-Hei / Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve · church · Waikato · ~37 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Cove · church · Thames-Coromandel · ~37 km · Must-see
- Te Puia / Hot Water Beach · beach · Waikato · ~45 km · Must-see
- Coromandel Forest Park · sanctuary · Thames-Coromandel · ~47 km · Must-see
- Maumaupaki / Camels Back / Te Maungamaupaki · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~48 km · Must-see
- Stony Batter Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~48 km · Must-see
- Medlands Beach · beach · Auckland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Coromandel Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~51 km · Must-see
- Kaitoke Beach · beach · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Whanake
- Moehau Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~18 km · Must-see
- Maumaupaki / Camels Back / Te Maungamaupaki · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~48 km · Must-see
- Coromandel Range · viewpoint · Thames-Coromandel · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Hobson · viewpoint · Auckland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Kauaeranga Valley · viewpoint · Auckland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Mountain · viewpoint · Auckland · ~83 km · Must-see
- Puke-i-Āki-Rangi · viewpoint · Auckland · ~85 km · Must-see
- Taurere / Taylor Hill · viewpoint · Auckland · ~85 km · Must-see
- Styaks Swamp · viewpoint · Auckland · ~86 km · Must-see
- Green Hill · viewpoint · Auckland · ~87 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 Whanake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Whanake?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Whanake?
Nearby: New Chums Beach (beach, 11 km), Moehau Range (viewpoint, 18 km), Whangapoua Harbour (beach, 18 km), Waiari / Rings Beach (beach, 19 km), Ōtama Beach (beach, 24 km), Te Whanganui-a-Hei / Mercury Bay (beach, 31 km).
Is Whanake worth visiting?
Whanake is listed as a notable viewpoint in Waikato on Spotwander.