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Delve into Ward in New Zealand
Ward in the region of Marlborough is a city in New Zealand - some 50 mi or ( 81 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Ward is now 12:09 AM (Saturday) . 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 Ward ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ward, New Zealand
Ward is a small town in Marlborough, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1, 20 kilometres south of Seddon. Kaikoura is 82 km to the southwest. The Flaxbourne River flows past to the north and into the Pacific Ocean to the south-east of Ward. The population was 903 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 3 from 2001.
Located at -41.83 174.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Flaxbourne River
The Flaxbourne River is a river in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It arises in the Inland Kaikoura Range and Halden Hills and flows east and then south-east into the South Pacific Ocean near Ward. It is named after the Flaxbourne sheep station established by Sir Charles Clifford in 1847. The river is narrow and choked with willows. The river provides water for irrigation, and for stock and domestic supply. During summer the demand for water normally exceeds the availability.
Located at -41.85 174.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Wharanui
Wharanui is a small village located in Marlborough on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island between Ward and Kaikoura. State Highway 1 and the Main North Line railway both pass through the village. For over a decade, Wharanui was the southern terminus of a railway that ran from Picton south through Blenheim.
Located at -41.92 174.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Lake Grassmere
Lake Grassmere is close to Cook Strait in the northeastern South Island of New Zealand.
Located at -41.73 174.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Clifford Bay, New Zealand
Clifford Bay is a bay in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand, in the Marlborough Region. It lies between Cloudy Bay to the northwest, and Cape Campbell, the easternmost point of the South Island. The bay's most notable feature is the solar salt extraction works at Lake Grassmere, close to the southern end of the bay. Since the 1920s, there have been various proposals for an inter-island port and ferry terminal to replace Picton, the last time being in 1995.
Located at -41.73 174.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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