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Kaharoa

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania

About Kaharoa

Kaharoa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hamurana, 16km from Rotorua.

Kaharoa is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 1,617, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Kaharoa 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 Kaharoa to your route.

About Kaharoa

Kaharoa is a rural area of New Zealand approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Rotorua and 45 km (28 mi) from Tauranga in the North Island. At its highest point the area is approx. 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level, with some areas able to see towards the coastline of the eastern Bay of Plenty. The New Zealand

Read more Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "large net" for Kaharoa. In the main the area is used for farming, formerly dry stock, but increasingly this is being converted to dairy. Some areas have been used for small blocks of forestry and there are areas of native bush, preserved to maintain and support the North Island kōkako, a native bird. Increasingly subdivision of land has taken place, with many former farms also being used as lifestyle blocks.

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Where is Kaharoa located?

Kaharoa is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.9951 latitude, 176.2347 longitude.

What is the population of Kaharoa?

Kaharoa has a population of approximately 1,617 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,617
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.9951, 176.2347

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 Kaharoa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Rotorua

New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.

16 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Surreal geothermal area with the vivid green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool, and the Lady Knox Geyser.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Hobbiton Movie Set

The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kaharoa.

Hamurana

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 1,130

Ngongotaha

🇳🇿 New Zealand

10 km awayPop. 5,240

Rotorua

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 65,901

Victoria

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 2,290

Utuhina

🇳🇿 New Zealand

17 km awayPop. 1,620

Ohinemutu

🇳🇿 New Zealand

18 km awayPop. 1,260

Oropi

🇳🇿 New Zealand

18 km awayPop. 2,520

Te Puke

🇳🇿 New Zealand

26 km awayPop. 10,500

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