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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Surreal geothermal area with the vivid green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool, and the Lady Knox Geyser.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania
Murupara sits on the route: 45 minutes from Kawerau, 32km from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
Murupara is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 1,876, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Murupara 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 Murupara to your route.
Murupara is a town in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. The town is in an isolated part of the region between the Kaingaroa Forest and Te Urewera protected area, on the banks of the Rangitaiki River, 65 kilometres southeast of Rotorua. Indigenous Māori make up over 90% ofRead more
the population.
It is on SH38 and is the terminus of the Murupara Railway Branch. The town's principal industries are all related to forestry.
Murupara is in the rohe (tribal area) of the Ngāti Manawa iwi.
The Māori language name Murupara means "to wipe off mud".
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Murupara is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.4667 latitude, 176.7000 longitude.
Murupara has a population of approximately 1,876 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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Full driving guide for New Zealand4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Surreal geothermal area with the vivid green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool, and the Lady Knox Geyser.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.
54 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
High-volume cataract where the Waikato River narrows to a 15 m channel, with a car park and footbridge just north of Taupō.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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