Ngaruawahia

NGARUAWAHIA ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL | Ngaruawahia Information

Ngaruawahia is a town located at the junction of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers in the Waikato region of the North Island, New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometres north-west of Hamilton.

Ngaruawahia is a important place for Maori history and culture because it is the destination of the Maori King and the magnificent Turangawaewae Marae, which is open to the public only once a year, during the annual regatta held in mid March. The regatta includes a parade of traditional war canoes on the Waikato River.

Waikato and Waipa rivers were once important canoe routes for Maori and later for the European settlers. Taupiri Mountain, the backdrop to Ngaruawahia, is sacred and contains the Waikato's most significant Maori burial ground. Visitors are welcome to You to the summit for views of the region.

Ngaruawahia History

After the invasion of the Waikato in 1863 by British imperial forces the town was re-named Newcastle, but reverted to Ngaruawahia soon after.

Main Towns in the Waikato Region

Other Towns in the Waikato Region