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Pakihiroa Destination Guide
Touring Pakihiroa in New Zealand
Pakihiroa in the region of Gisborne Region is a city located in New Zealand - some 295 mi or ( 475 km ) North-East of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Pakihiroa is now 07:36 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier, and Hamilton. Being here already, consider visiting Wellington . Check out our recommendations for Pakihiroa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Mount Hikurangi (Gisborne)
Mount Hikurangi (or Te Ara ki Hikurangi in Māori) is a 1,752 m peak in the eastern corner of New Zealand's North Island, about 80 kilometres north of Gisborne, and 50 kilometres southwest of the East Cape Lighthouse. On a spur of the Raukūmara Range in the Waiapu Valley, it is the North Island's highest non-volcanic peak. Mount Hikurangi is within the rohe of Ngāti Porou, and is the iwi's most significant icon.
Located at -37.91 178.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Coriaria pottsiana
Coriaria pottsiana, commonly called the Hikurangi tutu or Pott's tutu, is a rare low-growing sub-alpine perennial summer-green shrub, only known to exist on a small grassy scree slope behind the tramping hut on Mount Hikurangi in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. The Mt Hikurangi tramping hut is found at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37|54|22|S|178|3|31|E|region:NZ_type:landmark | |name= }}. The delicate shrub grows to a height of 50 cm, with a 1 m spread.
Located at -37.91 178.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Raukumara Range
The Raukumara Range lies north of Gisborne, near East Cape in New Zealand's North Island. It forms part of the North Island's main mountain chain, which runs north-northeast from Wellington to East Cape, and is composed primarily of Cretaceous greywacke, argillites, siltstones and sandstones. The North Island's highest non-volcanic peak, Mount Hikurangi (1755 m/5758 ft), is part of this range.
Located at -37.78 178.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mount Raukumara
Mount Raukumara is the northernmost major peak in the Raukumara Range in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. Part of the backbone of the range, which forms part of a line of mountains extending across much of the North Island, 1343 metre (4404 ft) Raukumara is the third-highest peak in the range. It is clearly visible from a great distance at sea, beaing located only 25 kilometres from both Cape Runaway and East Cape.
Located at -37.76 178.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Waikura River (Raukokore River tributary)
The Waikura River is a river of the northern Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially northwest before turning southwest to reach the Raukokore River 25 kilometres east of Te Kaha.
Located at -37.73 177.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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