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Things to see in Waikouaiti (New Zealand): 13 places and when to go
Waikouaiti is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (7), Temples (2). The best known are Mount MacKenzie / Pakihiwitahi, Mount Watkin / Hikaroroa and The Kilmog. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -45.6062, 170.67
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ZQN Queenstown, 164 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Watkin / Hikaroroa, at 616 m.
What to see in Waikouaiti
The places in and around Waikouaiti, 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 MacKenzie / PakihiwitahiMountain in New Zealand12 km
- Mount Watkin / HikaroroaMountain in Otago, New Zealand8.7 km
- The KilmogHilly area in New Zealand14 km
- PuketapuHill near Palmerston in Otago, New Zealand14 km
- Mount BaldieHill in New Zealand3.6 km
- Smylers PeakSummit in New Zealand13 km
- St Barnabas Church, WarringtonChurch building in Otago Region, New Zealand13 km
- Taieri PeakSummit in New Zealand15 km
- Waikouaiti BayBight in New Zealand1.6 km
- HuriawaWāhi tapu area in Karitāne, New Zealand3.8 km
- Pa (Mapoutahi)Mapoutahi Pa Hist reserve, Blk IV, North Harbour and Blueskin SD15 km
- St John the EvangelistChurch building in Waikouaiti, New Zealand5 m
- Waikouaiti Coast Heritage CentreHistoric building in Waikouaiti1.1 km
When to go to Waikouaiti
The best time to visit Waikouaiti 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 time15:07
- FebBest time13:52
- MarBest time12:23
- AprBest time10:42
- MayPossible9:17
- JunPossible8:31
- JulPossible8:50
- AugPossible10:04
- SepPossible11:42
- OctBest time13:20
- NovBest time14:46
- DecBest time15:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 31. In January, 13 of the 13 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 Waikouaiti
The nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN, Queenstown), 164 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
- Dunedin83 places34 km
- Oamaru26 places61 km
- McNeil Road10 places72 km
- Naseby8 places76 km
- Waimate6 places102 km
- Cromwell13 places133 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Waikouaiti?
The best known: Mount MacKenzie / Pakihiwitahi, Mount Watkin / Hikaroroa, The Kilmog, Puketapu, Mount Baldie. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Waikouaiti?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Waikouaiti?
The nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 164 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Waikouaiti as the destination and these 13 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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