Ngapara is a locality in the north Otago region of New Zealand's South Island.

The name of Ngapara is derived from the Māori word for the "tables" or plateaus of limestone in the area.

Heavier industrial activity has also taken place around Ngapara, including mining for lignite coal and limestone.

At its peak, Ngapara station had a small locomotive depot, complete with turntable.

Ngapara was one of the first towns on New Zealand's national rail network to lose its passenger service, with a bus substitute introduced in December 1926.

[citation needed] Ngapara statistical area includes Georgetown and Tokarahi.