Ngaruawahia

Ngāruawāhia is a town in the Waikato region, located at the confluence of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers approximately 20 km north-west of Hamilton. It is a significant site for the Māori King Movement (Kīngitanga).

The Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia is the official residence of the Māori monarch. The town has a strong Māori cultural identity. Ngāruawāhia means "the opening of the food pit" in Māori.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Hamilton Airport (HLZ), approximately 30 km south.

By Car / Road

Ngāruawāhia is on State Highway 1, about a 15-minute drive north-west of Hamilton. Bus services connect to Hamilton.

The town is walkable. A car is needed.

Tūrangawaewae Marae — The official residence of the Māori monarch. The marae complex is significant but access is by appointment or during special events.

Waikato River — Confluence with the Waipā River. Walking tracks.

Ngāruawāhia Town Centre — Shops and services.

Visit the Tūrangawaewae Marae (with respect and arrangement). Walk the river trails.

Cafes and takeaways.

Cafes serve coffee.

Ngāruawāhia has motels.

Ngāruawāhia has supermarkets and local shops.

• Hamilton — 20 km south-east, Waikato city
• Huntly — 15 km north, power station town
• Raglan — 45 km south-west, surf beach
• Waikato River — walking and cycling trails
• Auckland — 110 km north, largest city