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Whangamata

City in Waikato, New Zealand

Overview

Whangamata is a charming coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula renowned for its stunning surf beaches, natural estuaries, and relaxed Kiwi atmosphere. Popular with holidaymakers and surfers, it offers both lively summer festivities and quiet, scenic escapes. The town features a friendly local community and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
4,420
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.20°, 175.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,420
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
87
English
98
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1040 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
203.0
Airport
TMZ
Distance
28 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 71/100.

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