Whakarewarewa
Whakarewarewa is a geothermal area in Rotorua, on New Zealand's North Island, where Māori have lived continuously since around 1325, using the valley's heat for cooking and warmth. The site holds some 500 hot springs and at least 65 geyser vents, of which seven are currently active. Pōhutu Geyser erupts roughly every hour, reaching heights of up to 30 metres. The area's full name — Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao — translates as "the gathering place for the war parties of Wahiao."
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- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Whakarewarewa: quick answers
Where is Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is in New Zealand.
How do you get to Whakarewarewa?
The nearest airport is Rotorua (ROT), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Whakarewarewa?
The warmest month is February, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is December, with about 129 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Whakarewarewa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants, 10 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Whakarewarewa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tirau, Mount Maunganui and Putaruru.