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Molesworth Destination Guide
Delve into Molesworth in New Zealand
Molesworth in the region of Marlborough is a city in New Zealand - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Molesworth is now 12:01 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Richmond, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and Nelson. While being here, make sure to check out Wellington . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Molesworth ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Wards Pass
Wards Pass is an alpine pass located in the Rachel Range of the Inland Kaikoura Ranges of New Zealand's northern South Island. It lies between the valleys of the upper Acheron and Awatere Rivers. The pass is on the Molesworth-Hanmer Road within Molesworth Station, eight kilometres southwest of the Station headquarters. The HVDC Inter-Island line transverses the pass on its route between Benmore Dam and the Cook Strait cable terminal at Fighting Bay in the Marlborough Sounds.
Located at -42.09 173.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Dane River
New Zealand's Dane River is a tributary of the Awatere River. It flows north for seven kilometres, reaching its confluence to the northeast of Molesworth Station.
Located at -42.06 173.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Saxton River
The Saxton River is a river in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South island. It flows south from its sources to the east of the Raglan Range, reaching the Acheron River 10 kilometres west of Molesworth Station.
Located at -42.10 173.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Kennet River
The Kennet River is a river of the northeast of New Zealand's South Island. It flow 13 kilometres northwest of Molesworth Stations south, joining the upper Awatere River
Located at -42.03 173.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Acheron River (Marlborough)
The Acheron River is a river in the South Island of New Zealand, in Marlborough and flows into the Clarence River. It flows southwest and then east for a total of 60 kilometres, joining the Clarence at the southern end of the Inland Kaikoura mountains. The Alma and Severn Rivers flow into the Acheron before it joins the Clarence.
Located at -42.13 173.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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