Waikare, Northland Map

About Waikare, Northland

Waikare is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 100 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km north of Whangarei, the regional capital. Waikare is located at 35.3333°S, 174.2500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Waikare lies cradled by the gentle, undulating green of the Northland landscape, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant promise of salt. It lies 44.8 km north of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 351°T), and is situated 12.2 km east of Opua. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent kiss of rain, sweep down towards the valley floor, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pasture and the deeper, more somber hues of native bush. The Waikare River, a sinuous ribbon of brown water, meanders through the land, its banks fringed with willows that dip their branches as if in greeting. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, paints the terrain in shifting shades of gold and grey, highlighting the textures of the land – the rough bark of ancient trees, the fine, damp soil of the river flats, and the distant, hazy outline of the Omataroa Ridge.

The history of Waikare is a quiet one, etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythm of the land and the livelihoods it sustains. For generations, the rich soil and plentiful waterways have supported a pastoral economy, with dairy herds dotting the surrounding paddocks, their contented lowing a constant soundtrack to the days. Closer to the coast, the influence of Te Waite Bay, some six kilometres distant, is felt in the occasional fishing boat that might pass through, a reminder of the wider maritime connections of this sheltered corner. The proximity of Russell Forest offers a deep, cool breath of green, a place where the Russell Walkway beckons travellers with promises of shaded paths and the rustle of unseen life. Ngaiotonga Reserve, a short distance away, stands as a quiet guardian of the region's natural heritage, a testament to the enduring beauty of this part of the North.

About This Waikare Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waikare, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.33333, 174.25. 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 Waikare.

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