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Aotea

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Aotea

Aotea sits on the route: 25 minutes from Raetihi, 53km from Tongariro National Park.

Aotea is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 4,170, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Aotea sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aotea to your route.

About Aotea

Kākātahi is a New Zealand town located 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Whanganui, on State Highway 4 to Raetihi. The once bustling roadworkers' camp is now closed and the introduction of private contractors has seen the community dwindle, with local families contributing to a school roll of only about a dozen in 2007. The

Read more local Ōtoko Pā is a meeting place for korowai o Te Awaiti. who is a group of hāpu known as: Ngāti Hine-o-te-rā, Ngāti Rūwai, and Ngāti Waikārapu Sometimes just known as Te Awaiti or Te Awa Iti. On the pā, there is a Wharenui called Tauakirā and Kākātahi School

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Where is Aotea located?

Aotea is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.6282 latitude, 175.3102 longitude.

What is the population of Aotea?

Aotea has a population of approximately 4,170 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
4,170
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.6282, 175.3102

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Aotea

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Tongariro National Park

A dual UNESCO World Heritage Site with active volcanoes, emerald lakes, and the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

53 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Desert Road

The starkly beautiful SH1 crossing of the Rangipo Desert, topping out at 1,074 m: the highest point on the state highway network, with huge views of volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Aotea

  • 57 kmDesert RoadThe starkly beautiful SH1 crossing of the Rangipo Desert, topping out at 1,074 m: the highest point on the state highway network, with huge views of volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
  • 62 kmRed Crater Viewpoint (Tongariro)The highest point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with views of the steaming Red Crater and the vivid Emerald Lakes below.
  • 73 kmForgotten World HighwayNew Zealand's oldest heritage trail: 150 km of SH43 twisting through four saddles, a one-lane road tunnel and the self-declared 'Republic of Whangamomona' between Stratford and Taumarunui.

Nearby Destinations

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Raetihi

🇳🇿 New Zealand

22 km awayPop. 1,130

Jerusalem

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Ohakune

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26 km awayPop. 1,570

Whanganui

🇳🇿 New Zealand

41 km awayPop. 49,200

Taihape

🇳🇿 New Zealand

42 km awayPop. 1,810

Marton

🇳🇿 New Zealand

49 km awayPop. 5,740

Bulls

🇳🇿 New Zealand

61 km awayPop. 2,150

Patea

🇳🇿 New Zealand

72 km awayPop. 1,286

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