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Hawera

Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Hawera

Hawera sits on the route: 10 minutes from Normanby, 38km from Egmont National Park.

Hawera is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 10,700, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Hawera 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 Hawera to your route.

About Hawera

Bayly Park was a cricket ground and recreational reserve in Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand. Bayly Park was established in the 1890s beside Camberwell Road on land owned by a local sports identity, George Bayly, who wanted to provide sports facilities for Hāwera. He helped to develop it into the town's main sports

Read more venue, hosting cricket, football, tennis and cycling. First-class cricket was first played on Bayly Park in 1892 when Taranaki played Hawke's Bay. A further first-class match came in 1895 when Taranaki played the touring Fijians, and another first-class fixture followed against Hawke's Bay in 1897. The final first-class match played there came in 1898 when Taranaki played Canterbury. What was Bayly Park is now part of Hāwera High School, and functions as a part of the school's recreation areas.

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Where is Hawera located?

Hawera is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.5917 latitude, 174.2833 longitude.

What is the population of Hawera?

Hawera has a population of approximately 10,700 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
10,700
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.5917, 174.2833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Hawera

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Egmont National Park

Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.

38 km · about 45 min drive

coastal drive

Surf Highway 45

A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Hawera

  • 39 kmSurf Highway 45A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.
  • 63 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

Other places to explore near Hawera.

Normanby

🇳🇿 New Zealand

6 km awayPop. 1,070

Manaia

🇳🇿 New Zealand

14 km awayPop. 1,070

Eltham

🇳🇿 New Zealand

18 km awayPop. 2,150

Patea

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25 km awayPop. 1,286

Stratford

🇳🇿 New Zealand

28 km awayPop. 6,430

Opunake

🇳🇿 New Zealand

39 km awayPop. 1,495

Inglewood

🇳🇿 New Zealand

49 km awayPop. 3,960

Rahotu

🇳🇿 New Zealand

50 km awayPop. 2,067

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