State Highway 1 runs through the community.

Mangamuka Bridge is to the northwest, and Rangiahua is to the east.

[1][2] Umawera is part of the Omahuta Forest-Horeke statistical area, which covers the upper Hokianga Harbour.

Umawera School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school[4] with a roll of 28 students as of November 2024.

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