Place to visit
North West Reef, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
North West Reef is a reef in New Zealand. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is December to March. In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef in New Zealand · Beaches, Diving
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- ZQN Queenstown, 27,556 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -43.51602, -176.92293
What it is and where
North West Reef is a reef in New Zealand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -43.51602, -176.92293; the nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN, Queenstown), 27,556 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit North West Reef is December to March.
- JanBest time14:53
- FebBest time13:44
- MarBest time12:21
- AprPossible10:48
- MayBetter not9:29
- JunBetter not8:47
- JulBetter not9:04
- AugBetter not10:12
- SepBetter not11:43
- OctPossible13:14
- NovPossible14:34
- DecBest time15:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | December to March | April and October to November |
| Diving | December to March | April and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: North West Reef has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Waitangi West BeachBeach on Chatham Island, New Zealand31 km
- MatakitakiHill on Chatham Island, New Zealand34 km
- Mount Diffenbach (Hemokawa)Hill on Chatham Island, New Zealand34 km
- Te Koparuparu BayBay in Chatham Island, New Zealand35 km
- Ocean BayBay in Chatham Island, New Zealand37 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Beaches
- Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand: beach in New Zealand
- Hot Water Beach: beach in New Zealand
- Wharariki Beach: beach in New Zealand
- Astrolabe Reef: reef near Motiti Island, New Zealand
- Whatipu: beach in New Zealand
- Anawhata: beach in Auckland, New Zealand
Every New Zealand place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is North West Reef?
It is a reef in New Zealand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit North West Reef?
December to March. In December there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 47.
How do you get to North West Reef?
The nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 27,556 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Waitangi West Beach, Matakitaki, Mount Diffenbach (Hemokawa). The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
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