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Things to see in Eketāhuna (New Zealand): 8 places and when to go
Eketāhuna is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (5), Hiking (2). The best known are Mount Baker, Mount Bowen and Mount Munro. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -40.6457, 175.7023
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- WLG Wellington, 107 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ngāwhakaraua, at 855 m.
What to see in Eketāhuna
The places in and around Eketāhuna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount BakerHill in New Zealand8.2 km
- Mount BowenHill in New Zealand3.7 km
- Mount MunroMountain in New Zealand7.2 km
- NgāwhakarauaHill in the Tararua Range approximately 22km south of Palmerston North, New Zealand15 km
- PoheheHill in New Zealand11 km
- Burn HutHiking15 km
- North Mangahao BivouacHiking14 km
- St Cuthbert’s ChurchChurch building in Eketahuna, New Zealand2 m
When to go to Eketāhuna
The best time to visit Eketāhuna is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:36
- FebBest time13:34
- MarBest time12:19
- AprBest time10:55
- MayPossible9:44
- JunPossible9:06
- JulPossible9:22
- AugPossible10:23
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:07
- NovBest time14:19
- DecBest time14:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 06. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eketāhuna
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 107 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Masterton65 places34 km
- Palmerston North28 places34 km
- Levin, New Zealand32 places36 km
- Tīnui10 places40 km
- Pongaroa9 places43 km
- Dannevirke5 places59 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eketāhuna?
The best known: Mount Baker, Mount Bowen, Mount Munro, Ngāwhakaraua, Pohehe. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eketāhuna?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Eketāhuna?
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 107 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eketāhuna as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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