Waiharara
Waiharara | |
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| Coordinates: 34°57′11″S 173°11′18″E / 34.95306°S 173.18833°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Te Hiku |
| Community | Te Hiku |
| Subdivision | North Cape |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Far North | Moko Tepania |
| • Northland MP | Grant McCallum |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
Waiharara is a community at the base of the Aupōuri Peninsula in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 1 runs through the community. To the west is Aupouri Forest, and beyond that Ninety Mile Beach. To the east is Rangaunu Harbour. Houhora is 22 km north west, and Awanui is 16 km south east. Lake Waiparera, 35 metres (115 feet) above sea level, is immediately to the north west.
Te Marae o Wharemaru is the meeting place of the hapū Wharemaru who reside and descend from the lands in and around the now known area Kaimaumau. Wharemaru is the name of the rangatira (chief) of this area. Kaimaumau is the youngest brother of Wharemaru and Rangaunu also the name of the harbour is the eldest sister of Kaimaumau and Wharemaru.
Gumdiggers Park is a commercial guided walk over the site of New Zealand's largest kauri gumfield.