Wherowhero Lagoon

Wherowhero Lagoon is a lagoon in the Gisborne Region of . Restoration efforts are currently underway, as a part of a nationwide effort to clean up New Zealand's waterways.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muriwai and Manutūkē.

Hamlet
is a settlement and rural community at the southern end of , in the of New Zealand's , south of Manutuke. is situated 3 km south of Wherowhero Lagoon.

Village
is a settlement in the of New Zealand's . It is located to the west of the city of on State Highway 2, close to the mouth of the . The name was officially modified to include macrons in 2021. is situated 6 km north of Wherowhero Lagoon.

Quarter
is a suburb of the city of , located in the southwest of the city. It is named after the lagoon, where the runs into the ocean. is situated 9 km northeast of Wherowhero Lagoon.

Wherowhero Lagoon

Latitude
-38.72823° or 38° 43′ 42″ south
Longitude
177.93021° or 177° 55′ 49″ east
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
Open location code
4VHV7WCJ+P3
Geo­Names ID
6240007
Wiki­data ID
Q16899495
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Localities in the Area

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