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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.
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 (10) · Mountains (10) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (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.
- AmekuHill in New Zealand8.2 km
- HukaroaHill in New Zealand4.2 km
- NgataumaroHill in New Zealand4.2 km
- OkahureaHill in New Zealand7.5 km
- OkauamoHill in New Zealand11 km
- OtiranuiHill in New Zealand6.1 km
- PapahauaHill in New Zealand10 km
- PoutahiHill in New Zealand8.6 km
- TawhiwhinuiHill in New Zealand11 km
- WhakapaenoaHill in New Zealand12 km
- Dinosaur HouseMuseum3 m
- Hapuawhenua ViaductRailway viaduct near Ohakune, New Zealand12 km
- Ohakune Railway MuseumMuseum12 km
- Waimarino MuseumMuseum64 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.
- JanBest time14:29
- FebBest time13:30
- MarBest time12:19
- AprBest time10:57
- MayPossible9:50
- JunPossible9:14
- JulPossible9:29
- AugPossible10:27
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:04
- NovBest time14:13
- DecBest time14:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Waiouru11 places34 km
- Taihape14 places53 km
- Whanganui26 places60 km
- Tūrangi44 places67 km
- Hāwera21 places87 km
- Palmerston North28 places107 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Raetihi?
The best known: Ameku, Hukaroa, Ngataumaro, Okahurea, 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 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.
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