# Things to see in Raetihi (New Zealand): 14 places and when to go

> Raetihi is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (10), Museums and art (3). The best known are Ameku, Hukaroa and Ngataumaro. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/raetihi/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** New Zealand · -39.4262, 175.2761
- **Places:** 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/naturaleza/) (10) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/montana/) (10) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/museos/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/arquitectura/) (1)
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Also possible:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** WLG Wellington, 215 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Otiranui, at 795 m.

## What to see in Raetihi

The places in and around Raetihi, 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.

- [Ameku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ameku/): Hill in New Zealand · 8.2 km
- [Hukaroa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/hukaroa/): Hill in New Zealand · 4.2 km
- [Ngataumaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ngataumaro/): Hill in New Zealand · 4.2 km
- [Okahurea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/okahurea/): Hill in New Zealand · 7.5 km
- [Okauamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/okauamo/): Hill in New Zealand · 11 km
- [Otiranui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/otiranui/): Hill in New Zealand · 6.1 km
- [Papahaua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/papahaua/): Hill in New Zealand · 10 km
- [Poutahi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/poutahi/): Hill in New Zealand · 8.6 km
- [Tawhiwhinui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tawhiwhinui/): Hill in New Zealand · 11 km
- [Whakapaenoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/whakapaenoa/): Hill in New Zealand · 12 km
- [Dinosaur House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/dinosaur-house/): Museum · 3 m
- [Hapuawhenua Viaduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/hapuawhenua-viaduct/): Railway viaduct near Ohakune, New Zealand · 12 km
- [Ohakune Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ohakune-railway-museum/): Museum · 12 km
- [Waimarino Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/waimarino-museum/): Museum · 64 m

## When to go to Raetihi

The best time to visit Raetihi 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| February | Best time | 13 h 30 |
| March | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| April | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| May | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| June | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| July | Possible | 9 h 29 |
| August | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| September | Possible | 11 h 45 |
| October | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| November | Best time | 14 h 13 |
| December | Best time | 14 h 46 |

In December there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 14. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Raetihi

The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 215 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-39.4262%2C175.2761)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-39.4262%2C175.2761)

## Other towns nearby

- [Waiouru](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/waiouru/): 11 places · 34 km
- [Taihape](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/taihape/): 14 places · 53 km
- [Whanganui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/whanganui/): 26 places · 60 km
- [Tūrangi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/turangi/): 44 places · 67 km
- [Hāwera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/hawera/): 21 places · 87 km
- [Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/palmerston-norte/): 28 places · 107 km

And all of New Zealand, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Raetihi?

The best known: [Ameku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ameku/), [Hukaroa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/hukaroa/), [Ngataumaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ngataumaro/), [Okahurea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/okahurea/), [Okauamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/okauamo/). In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Raetihi?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 14.

### How do you get to Raetihi?

The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 215 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-39.4262%2C175.2761) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Raetihi as the destination and these 14 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).