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Wangaloa Destination Guide
Delve into Wangaloa in New Zealand
Wangaloa in the region of Otago is a city in New Zealand - some 422 mi or ( 679 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Wangaloa is now 04:26 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: Tokoiti, Stirling, Moneymore, Invercargill, and Dunedin. While being here, make sure to check out Tokoiti . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wangaloa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kaitangata, New Zealand
Kaitangata is a town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, on the left bank of the Clutha River ten kilometres south east of Balclutha. The town is known to its residents simply as Kai. The town sits close to the coast on one of the branches of the Clutha River's delta. The small island of Inch Clutha lies immediately to the southwest of the town.
Located at -46.27 169.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Inch Clutha
Inch Clutha is a large, flat island sitting in the delta between the Matau (northern) and Koau (southern) branches of the Clutha River, downstream from the town of Balclutha in the South Island of New Zealand. Approximately ten kilometres in length and three kilometres in width, the fertile but flood-prone land of the island is extensively farmed. The island takes its name from Scots Gaelic, innis meaning "island" and Cluaidh being the Gaelic form of the name of Scotland's River Clyde.
Located at -46.30 169.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Lake Tuakitoto
Lake Tuakitoto is a small lake in South Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located to the northeast of Balclutha, close to the small town of Kaitangata. The smallest of South Otago's three main lakes, it is, like the others very shallow. The lake drains into the lower reaches of the Clutha River.
Located at -46.22 169.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Clutha River
The Clutha River / Mata-Au is the second longest river in New Zealand flowing south-southeast 338 kilometres through Central and South Otago from Lake Wanaka in the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean, 75 kilometres south west of Dunedin. It is the highest volume river in New Zealand, and the swiftest, with a catchment of 21,960 square kilometres, discharging a mean flow of 614 cubic metres per second . The Clutha River is known for its scenery, gold-rush history, and swift turquoise waters.
Located at -46.35 169.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Balclutha Aerodrome
Balclutha Aerodrome is a small airport 0.5 Nautical Miles (1 km) southeast of Balclutha township on the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand. The aerodrome is operated by and is home to the South Otago Aero Club. The aerodrome is popular with model aircraft enthusiasts and glider pilots.
Located at -46.24 169.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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