Waipu, New Zealand

This article is about the town in New Zealand. For the river, see Waipu River.

Waipu
Interactive map of Waipu
Coordinates: 35°59′5″S 174°26′50″E / 35.98472°S 174.44722°E / -35.98472; 174.44722
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictWhangarei District
WardBream Bay Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of WhangāreiKen Couper
 • Whangārei MPShane Reti
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
 • Total
3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
1,450
 • Density411/km2 (1,060/sq mi)

Waipu (Māori: Waipū) is a small town in Bream Bay, in the Northland Region of New Zealand. The town has a Scottish heritage; a highlight of the town's calendar is the annual Highland Games held at New Year. Near the town are the Waipū Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms.

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