Kaingaroa, Bay of Plenty

Kaingaroa
Town
Interactive map of Kaingaroa
Coordinates: 38°24′29″S 176°33′54″E / 38.408°S 176.565°E / -38.408; 176.565
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityRotorua Lakes District
WardRotorua Rural General Ward
CommunityRotorua Rural Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityRotorua Lakes Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
 • Mayor of RotoruaTania Tapsell
 • Rotorua MPTodd McClay
 • Waiariki MPRawiri Waititi
Area
 • Total
11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
420
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
3073

Kaingaroa, also called Kaingaroa Forest (not to be confused with the actual forest) or Kaingaroa Village, is a small town southeast of Rotorua within the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The town is the headquarters of Kaingaroa Forest.