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Whakatane
City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Overview
Whakatane is a picturesque small town in the Bay of Plenty, renowned for its sunshine, laid-back coastal atmosphere, and as the gateway to White Island (Whakaari) volcano. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including beaches, rivers, and native forest, attracting both adventurous travelers and those seeking relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Population
16,850
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.96°, 176.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,190
Local Cost
$1,445
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
0.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1082 mm
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
4
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WHK
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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