Okere Falls
in Rotorua District of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Rotorua Regional Airport (7 mi) - Tauranga Airport (25 mi)
- Tokoroa Airfield (29 mi)
- Whakatane Airport (32 mi)
- Matamata Glider Airport (38 mi)
- Taupo Airport (52 mi)
- Hamilton International Airport (56 mi)
- Thames Aerodrome (74 mi)
- Auckland International Airport (110 mi)
- Tongariro National Park (Unesco heritage, 64 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -38.017 and 176.345 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -38° 1' 1" and E 176° 20' 42"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - NZD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Maori
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 08:09 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:02 am and 5:19 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 38.021 and -3.665 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Torrubia - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51
Delve into Okere Falls
Okere Falls in Rotorua District (Bay of Plenty) is a town located in New Zealand about 241 mi (or 388 km) north of Wellington, the country's capital town.
Time in Okere Falls is now 08:09 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Okere Falls, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Rotorua Regional Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tongariro National Park in a distance of 64 mi (or 103 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rotorua, Tauranga, Whakatane, Opotiki and Hamilton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F
| Morning Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 4% |
| Air Humidity | 64% |
| Air Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Wednesday, 8th of May 2024
15°C (58 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
13°C (55 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
11°C (52 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Rising Trout B&B
AMORA LAKE RESORT OKAWA BAY ROTORUA
Videos from this area
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Kaitiaki Adventures Rafting Rotorua
Kaitiaki Adventures specialise in Rafting the Kaituna River with the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the WORLD! The 7m Tutea falls, they also provide a taste of local Maori Culture...
Kaituna Whitewater
My first attempt at a video edit from our recent trip to Rotorua. Had an awesome time paddling on the Kaituna River!!
Kayaking Kaituna August 2014
AUCC Trip to Kaituna, New Zealand 3rd August 2014 Flow at ~350.
Hinemoa's Steps
http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/okere-falls.html.
Okere Falls
http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/okere-falls.html Well worth the visit. Short little well graded track that is easy. The falls are only 5 minutes in.
White Water Rafting New Zealand
Have fun whitewater Rafting on the Kaituna River, Rotorua NZ with Kaitiaki Adventures. Experience the Kaitiaki Difference.
PURE CRUISE New Zealand
Join Pure Cruise on Lake Rotoiti for a fantastic experience when visiting Rotorua. Sail on a fantastic catamaran, swim, fish for trout, enjoy a hot swim or just relax and be well looked after....
Kayaking Kaituna with Topolino Duo
2 Nov 2014 Gates at 300.
Kaituna River Rafting
White Water Rafting with 'Rotorua Rafting' based at Rotoiti on the Kaituna River. Great fun for the family with the largest commercially rafted waterfall at 7m. Great Guides, Great fun!!! www.rotor...
Fun on Lake Rotoiti
Bit of fun before the weather closed in. Lake Rotoiti Rotorua.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Okere Falls
Okere Falls is a small town located 21 km from Rotorua on SH 33 between Rotorua and Tauranga on the North Island of New Zealand. The town is a popular spot for fishing & rafting and is known for its beautiful lakeside and waterfalls. There are commercial rafting companies and holiday park accommodation within the town. A seven metre high waterfall lays claim to being the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world.