Waikaremoana, Hawke's Bay Map

About Waikaremoana, Hawke's Bay

Waikaremoana is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 593 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km north-northeast of Napier, the regional capital. Waikaremoana is located at 38.8000°S, 177.1167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Waikaremoana lies inland, a place defined by the vast, deep waters of its namesake lake. It lies 78.7 km west-south-west of Gisborne (from Gisborne: bearing 258°T), and is situated 27.3 km north-north-west of Raupunga. The landscape here is a dramatic interplay of steep, forested hills that plunge towards the shoreline, their slopes cloaked in the dense, ancient green of native bush, particularly the hardy beech forests. The air carries a perpetual coolness, a testament to its elevation and distance from any coastal influence. Jagged ridgelines, such as the imposing Panekiri Range, punctuate the horizon, their summits often veiled in mist, lending a sense of profound isolation and wild beauty to the region. The very earth seems to hold a quiet dampness, a rich, dark loam that supports a thriving, almost overwhelming, abundance of plant life.

This region's story is deeply intertwined with the spirit of its natural surroundings, a place where history whispers from the ancient trees and the silent depths of the lake. The economic life of Waikaremoana has traditionally been shaped by its remoteness and the bounty of the land, with forestry and a reliance on the natural beauty for tourism forming its backbone. Visitors are drawn to the famed Ngamoko Track, a pathway that winds through the bush, offering glimpses of the lake and leading, for the more intrepid, towards the thunderous descent of Aniwaniwa Falls. For centuries, this area has held cultural significance, with evidence of past occupation found at sites like the Waimako Pa, a reminder of the enduring human connection to this dramatic and secluded corner of the country.

About This Waikaremoana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waikaremoana, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.8, 177.11667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Waikaremoana.

Waikaremoana sits within the Hawke's Bay Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Waikaremoana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.