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Wakapuaka Destination Guide
Delve into Wakapuaka in New Zealand
Wakapuaka in the region of Nelson is a city in New Zealand - some 74 mi or ( 119 km ) West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Wakapuaka is now 01:21 AM (Wednesday) . 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, Wakatu, Wakapuaka, Tinline, and Tahunanui. While being here, make sure to check out Wellington . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wakapuaka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Nelson On My Mind - Paul Williams
A song I wrote about my city. Special thanks to Doug Colling for helping me out with some of the filming. (c)PaulWilliams2011 Like Paul's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com Free MP3 download: soundcloud. ..
Accents on the Park Nelson
*** Accents on the Park Backpackers in Nelson, is in the heart of Nelson City and an ideal base for visiting the Nelson region.*** www.accentsonthepark.com For more videos and travel tips check out ww ..
Arrogance - Original by Shoji
A behind the scenes look at what happens during a recording session. The song is Arrogance and the recording and session musicians were paid for by Play It Strange (www.playitstrange.co.nz) through th ..
Kite Day Time-lapse
Kite day started off gloomy until the sun brought the colours to life. A sightseeing train crosses the foreground every few minutes, giving some perspective in terms of space and time. Wind direction ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cawthron Atkinson Observatory
Cawthron Atkinson Observatory (formerly Atkinson Observatory) is sited in the grounds of Clifton Terrace School, Nelson, New Zealand, after previously being situated at Pipers Park for many years. First operated in 1883, the observatory was founded by Arthur Atkinson, a keen amateur astronomer and Member of Parliament for Nelson. A newer observatory building opened in 1982.
Located at -41.23 173.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Horoirangi Marine Reserve
The Horoirangi Marine Reserve, sometimes referred to as the Glenduan Marine Reserve, is situated to the north east of :en:Nelson, New Zealand and stretches along the coast from the northern end of Boulder Bank to just south of Cable Bay. It was established in 2005 and has an area of 9.58 km².
Located at -41.16 173.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Boulder Bank
The Boulder Bank is a very unusual naturally formed land form in Nelson, New Zealand. It is a 13 kilometre long stretch of rocky substrate which begins at the Mackay Bluff and ends at the Cut of the Nelson Harbour. Haulashore Island was once a part of the Boulder Bank, but after the Cut being made is an island, and no longer connected to the Boulder Bank. The Boulder Bank separates Tasman Bay and the Nelson Haven and is managed as a scenic reserve by the Department of Conservation.
Located at -41.23 173.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Wakapuaka Cemetery
Wakapuaka Cemetery is a cemetery located in Atawhai, Nelson, New Zealand. The name means "heaps of aka leaves" in Māori.
Located at -41.26 173.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Cable Bay
Cable Bay is a small settlement 18km north-east of Nelson. It is at the southern end of a thin strip of land with a causeway connecting Pepin Island with the South Island. The bay itself is a 600m wide, northwest-facing bay in the Tasman Bay. It lies just north of the Horoirangi Marine Reserve, between the tidal island Pepin Island and the mainland. It provides a natural boulder barrier from the sea for the Wakapuaka estuary.
Located at -41.16 173.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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