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Explore Puponga in New Zealand
Puponga in the region of Tasman is a place in New Zealand - some 120 mi or ( 193 km ) North-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Puponga is now 06:05 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Richmond, Palmerston North, Pakawau, and New Plymouth. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wellington . Where to go and what to see in Puponga ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cape Farewell, New Zealand
For the cape in Greenland, see Cape Farewell, Greenland Cape Farewell is a headland in New Zealand, the most northerly point on the South Island. It is located just west of Farewell Spit. Discovered by Abel Tasman, it was named by British explorer Captain James Cook in 1770 - it was the last land seen by his crew as they departed on the ship's homeward voyage. It is one of the less visited of New Zealand's major capes due to its remote location.
Located at -40.50 172.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Farewell Spit
Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. Known to the Māori as Tuhuroa, it runs eastwards from Cape Farewell, the island's northernmost point. It is located about 50 kilometres north of Takaka and 20 kilometres from Collingwood. It forms the northern side of Golden Bay and is the longest sandspit in New Zealand, stretching for about 26 km above sea level and another 6 km underwater.
Located at -40.52 172.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Queen Bee (ship)
The Queen Bee was a three masted barque, constructed in Sunderland and launched in 1852. It was used primarily for transporting immigrants from England to New Zealand, having made about 11 journeys before grounding on Farewell Spit in 1877.
Located at -40.50 172.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Mount Burnett (New Zealand)
Mount Burnett is a mountain in Kahurangi National Park, in Golden Bay, New Zealand. The mountain hosts an unusual geography, and a number of species of shrubs and sedge are endemic to this mountain, and it is host to a large population of the critically endangered Powelliphanta gilliesi gilliesi subspecies of giant land snails. It is also home to an open cast dolomite mine, operated by Sollys Transport a local Golden Bay company.
Located at -40.64 172.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Aorere River
The Aorere River is in the South Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are within Kahurangi National Park. The river flows generally northwards for 40 kilometres, before draining into Golden Bay at the town of Collingwood. The Heaphy Track's northeastern end is in the upper valley of the Aorere. Tributaries of the Aorere include the Spey, Boulder, and Slate Rivers.
Located at -40.68 172.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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