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Rotorua
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania
Awakeri sits on the route: 10 minutes from Edgecumbe, 59km from Rotorua.
Awakeri is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 2,289, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Awakeri 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 Awakeri to your route.
Awakeri is a village located southwest of Whakatāne in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in a farming and fruit-growing area, has basic amenities and a primary school for students aged 5 to 13, and is best known for nearby hot springs.
Awakeri is located at the junction of StateRead more
Highways 2 and 30 on the route of SH 2 from Edgecumbe to Tāneatua and the route of SH 30 from Whakatāne to Te Teko, and the two highways run together briefly through the village.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "ditch" or "trench" for Awakeri.
The Tāneatua Branch railway line also passes through the town, it was disused, however a tourist rail operator has recently leased a section of the branch line from KiwiRail and is opening a rail cart operation. Passenger train services ran through Awakeri and were provided by the Taneatua Express train from 1928 until 7 February 1959, when the steam-hauled carriage train was replaced by an 88-seater railcar service that terminated before Awakeri, in Te Puke. A private railway operated by the CHH Whakatane Mill used to run from Awakeri station to the mill at Whakatāne. The line (now closed and lifted) used to run alongside State Highway 30, including along the front of the petrol station forecourt at Awakeri.
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Awakeri is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.0000 latitude, 176.9000 longitude.
Awakeri has a population of approximately 2,289 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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natural wonder
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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