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Things to see in Paewhenua Island (New Zealand): 11 places and when to go
Paewhenua Island is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (1), Food and drink (1). The best known are Doubtless Bay, Mangōnui Harbour and Waimahana Bay. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -35.0005, 173.5473
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 250 km as the crow flies
What to see in Paewhenua Island
The places in and around Paewhenua Island, 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.
- Doubtless BayBay in New Zealand12 km
- Mangōnui HarbourBay in New Zealand558 m
- Waimahana BayBay in New Zealand8.8 km
- Motukahakaha BayBay in New Zealand10 km
- Taemaro BayBay in New Zealand7.1 km
- Taipa BayBay in New Zealand7.6 km
- Te AraiHill in Northland, New Zealand14 km
- Tupou BayBay in New Zealand12 km
- Whangarino BayBay in New Zealand7.8 km
- Dancing PetrelWinery3 m
- Matthews Vintage CollectionMuseum11 km
When to go to Paewhenua Island
The best time to visit Paewhenua Island 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 time14:06
- FebBest time13:16
- MarBest time12:16
- AprBest time11:07
- MayPossible10:10
- JunPossible9:40
- JulPossible9:52
- AugPossible10:41
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:54
- NovBest time13:53
- DecBest time14:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. In January, 11 of the 11 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 Paewhenua Island
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 250 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
- Kaitaia25 places28 km
- Horeke8 places40 km
- Kerikeri47 places45 km
- Ngawha Springs19 places53 km
- Whangārei32 places107 km
- Dargaville8 places111 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paewhenua Island?
The best known: Doubtless Bay, Mangōnui Harbour, Waimahana Bay, Motukahakaha Bay, Taemaro Bay. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paewhenua Island?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Paewhenua Island?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 250 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paewhenua Island as the destination and these 11 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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