Whatawhata

Whatawhata
Township
from SH23 bridge
Interactive map of Whatawhata
Coordinates: 37°48′S 175°09′E / 37.800°S 175.150°E / -37.800; 175.150
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
Wards
  • Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia General Ward
  • Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of WaikatoAksel Bech
 • Taranaki-King Country MPBarbara Kuriger
 • Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Area
 • Territorial
0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Territorial
300
 • Density320/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Whatawhata, previously also spelt Whata Whata, is a small town in the Waikato region on the east bank of the Waipā River, at the junction of State Highways 23 and 39, 12 km (7.5 mi) from Hamilton. Te Araroa tramping route passes through Whatawhata.