Waiwera

For The South Island settlement, see Waiwera South.

Waiwera is a locality situated in the north of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. The name is of Māori origin and means "Hot Water" (Wai = Water and Wera = Hot).[1] Its main claim to fame are the hot water springs which were well known in pre-European times and reputedly visited by Māori from as far away as Thames. The first European settler to promote the springs was Robert Graham who established a health resort in 1848. During the late 19th century there was a regular steam ferry service from Auckland.[2]

Waiwera is 6 km north of Orewa, 6 km south-east of Puhoi, 23 km south-east of Warkworth and approximately 35 km from the Auckland City centre. The settlement lies at the outlet of a river also called Waiwera. Less than 1 kilometre north of the Waiwera turn-off lies the turn-off to Wenderholm Regional Park which is situated on the far side of the headland to the north of the Waiwera River outlet.

References

  1. ↑ "Waiwera Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
  2. ↑ Wises New Zealand Guide. 1979. p. 490.

Coordinates: 36°32′42″S 174°42′25″E / 36.545°S 174.707°E / -36.545; 174.707


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