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Sunshine Statistics

Sunshine Statistics

Whakatane records one of the highest annual sunshine hours in New Zealand.

Whakatane leads the sunshine race in 2010

According to June results from NIWA, Whakatane has a commanding lead in the sunshine race, ahead of recent sunshine champions Nelson, Blenheim and Tekapo.

Kataia had the most sunshine in January and June while Whakatane triumphed in March, April and May. Tekapo topped the total sunshine hours in February. Surprisingly Tauranga is lying second at the half way stage. 

 

Source:  www.cliflo.niwa.co.nz

 

It's something that all Whakatane residents have know for years Whakatane is  New Zealand's Sunshine Capital!

Whakatane outshines all other centres!


 

 

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.