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Explore Twizel in New Zealand
Twizel in the region of Canterbury is a town in New Zealand - some 314 mi or ( 505 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Twizel is now 11:46 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Richmond, Nelson, Invercargill, Dunedin, and Clearburn. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Richmond . Where to go and what to see in Twizel ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Lake Ruataniwha
Lake Ruataniwha is located in the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand's South Island. An artificial lake, it was formed as part of the Waitaki hydroelectric project. It lies on the traditional boundary of the Canterbury and Otago provinces with the town of Twizel two kilometres to the north. It is named after Ruataniwha Station, a large sheep station in the area, part of which was purchased by the NZ Electricity Department as the site for the township of Twizel.
Located at -44.28 170.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Twizel River
The Twizel River is a river of the Mackenzie Basin, in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It is part of the Waitaki River system. The Twizel River has its origins in numerous streams which flow down the eastern flanks of the Ben Ohau Range, the longest of which are the Gladstone Stream and the Duncan Stream. The Twizel River flows south, veering slowly southeast close to the town of Twizel. From here it flows into the northern end of the artificial lake, Lake Benmore.
Located at -44.33 170.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tekapo River
The Tekapo River flows occasionally through the Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, in New Zealand's South Island, although the riverbed is now often dry in the upper reaches it maintains a constant flow below the confluence of several tributaries notably the Merryburn, Forks, and Greys streams.
Located at -44.33 170.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Pukaki River
The Pukaki River flows through the Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, in New Zealand's South Island. Originally, the river flowed southwest for 15 kilometres from the southern end of Lake Pukaki before joining with the Tekapo River and flowing into the northern end of Lake Benmore. However, all water from Lake Pukaki is now diverted into a canal which is fed through three hydroelectric stations before being returned directly into Lake Benmore, as part of the Waitaki Hydroelectric scheme.
Located at -44.32 170.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Brachaspis robustus
Brachaspis robustus is an endangered protected species of grasshopper from South Island, New Zealand. Two species of grasshoppers are listed for protection under the Wildlife Act 1953 of New Zealand this include B. robustus and Sigaus childi. Sigaus takahe is also protection under the Wildlife Act 1953 indirectly as it is only known from the Murchison Mountains Specially Protected Area.
Located at -44.34 170.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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