Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wairoa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wairoa

With a population of 4,260, Wairoa is a must-see destination in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wairoa has to offer.

When to visit Wairoa

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wairoa in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Wairoa, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Wairoa

Plane

Although Wairoa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gisborne (GIS), which is located 64 km from Wairoa. The shortest flight to Wairoa from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 9h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Wairoa is to pick up a car hire from Napier, which is about 66 km from Wairoa. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Napier.

Plane

Although Wairoa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gisborne (GIS), which is located 64 km from Wairoa. The shortest flight to Wairoa from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 9h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Wairoa is to pick up a car hire from Napier, which is about 66 km from Wairoa. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Napier.

Airports near Wairoa

GISGisborne
NPENapier Hawkes Bay
ROTRotorua

Airlines serving Wairoa

Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Wairoa

Hiring a car in Wairoa

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Wairoa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Wairoa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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