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Whitianga

City in Waikato, New Zealand

Overview

Whitianga is a charming coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula, known for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and relaxed atmosphere. Popular with both tourists and locals, it is a hub for exploring natural wonders like Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
6,160
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.83°, 175.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,268
Local Cost
$1,503
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
99
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
227 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
28
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
WTZ
Distance
2 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 32 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 78/100.

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