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Whareponga Destination Guide
Explore Whareponga in New Zealand
Whareponga in the region of Gisborne Region is a town in New Zealand - some 298 mi or ( 480 km ) North-East of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Whareponga is now 10:12 AM (Wednesday) . 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, Waitakaro, Te Puia, Ruatoria, and Palmerston North. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wellington . Where to go and what to see in Whareponga ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Akuaku
Akuaku, also known as Aku Aku, was a settlement approximately halfway between Waipiro Bay and Whareponga in the East Coast region of New Zealand's North Island. A traditional landing point for waka taua, the town is most notable now as the former home (and possible birthplace) of Major Ropata Wahawaha, N.Z. C, as well as the ancestral home of Te Whānau-a-Rākairoa. Akuaku was once a thriving settlement — the hub of the area — with a school, church, and a marae with a wharenui called Rakeiroa.
Located at -37.99 178.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tohoratea River
The Tohoratea River is a short river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southeast from its origins south of Ruatoria to reach the Pacific Ocean to the north of Waipiro Bay.
Located at -37.95 178.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Waiapu County
Waiapu County was one of the counties of New Zealand on the North Island.
Located at -38.06 178.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tapuaeroa River
The Tapuaeroa River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southeast from its sources in the Raukumara Range, joining its waters with those of the Mata River close to the town of Ruatoria, the resulting flow becoming the Waiapu River.
Located at -37.89 178.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Te Puia Springs
Te Puia Springs is a small town on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, located 103 km north of Gisborne . Its population is estimated to be between 300 and 400 people. It consists of one hospital and one shop. It has natural springs flowing throughout it, the reason being that it is in the hills of the Ngāti Porou area. The local people like to bathe in these springs, claiming that they have healing properties.
Located at -38.07 178.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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