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Explore Whangara in New Zealand

Whangara in the region of Gisborne Region is a town in New Zealand - some 262 mi or ( 421 km ) North-East of Wellington , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Whangara is now 03:34 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Wainui, Palmerston North, Napier, and Hamilton. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wellington . Where to go and what to see in Whangara ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Whangara

Whangara is a small community in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. Located between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, five kilometres southwest of Gable End Foreland and 2 km east of State Highway 35, it features prominently in the early history of the Ngāti Porou iwi. Whangara was the location and setting for the successful New Zealand novel and film Whale Rider.

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Located at -38.57 178.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Geography of the Gisborne Region, Populated places in New Zealand

Te Kani-a-Takirau

Te Kani-a-Takirau was a notable New Zealand tribal leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti of the Ngati Porou iwi. He was born in on the East Coast of New Zealand. He is well known for having refused to sign the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.

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Located at -38.57 178.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: 1856 deaths, New Zealand Māori soldiers, Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti

Waiomoko River

The Waiomoko River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southeast to reach the Pacific Ocean 22 kilometres northeast of the city of Gisborne.

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Located at -38.58 178.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Pakarae River

The Pakarae River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows a convoluted generally southeastern course from its sources 20 kilometres inland from Tolaga Bay, reaching the Pacific Ocean 25 kilometres northeast of Gisborne.

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Located at -38.55 178.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Pouawa River

The Pouawa River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southeast, reaching the Pacific Ocean 15 kilometres northeast of Gisborne.

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Located at -38.60 178.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Rivers of the Gisborne Region