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Delve into Kopu in New Zealand
Kopu in the region of Waikato is located in New Zealand - some 287 mi or ( 461 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Kopu is now 04:11 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wharepoa, Pipiroa, Palmerston North, Omahu, and Ngatea. While being here, you might want to check out Wharepoa . We discovered some clip posted online . 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 Kopu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Positive lightning strike
an amazing shot of positive lightning coming from the top of a CB. I took this video while on holiday in the Coromandel (North island, New Zealand) just north of the Kopu bridge. Positive lightning is ..
The Coromandel, New Zealand: Good for your soul
The Coromandel is in the North Island of New Zealand, approximately 1.5 hours' drive from Auckland and Hamilton. Known for its natural beauty and pristine beaches, the Coromandel is New Zealand's slic ..
new zealand farm
another bit of the farm better weather this time ..
54 Corners in 15 Minutes, Coromandel, NZ, 10 April 2010
A relatively engaging section of road across the Coromandel ranges. The next video features more low-speed stomach churning, 70+ corners in 12 min! :D Northland's Mangamuka gorge is a more exciting dr ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kopu Bridge
The (old) Kopu Bridge (originally Hauraki Bridge and sometimes Waihou River Bridge) is a single-lane swing bridge that spans the Waihou River, near its emergence into the Firth of Thames in the Thames-Coromandel District of New Zealand's North Island. The bridge was completed in 1928 and was part of State Highway 25.
Located at -37.19 175.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Thames Aerodrome
The Thames Aerodrome serves the town of Thames, in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 3km south of the town in the suburb of Rhodes Park. The Aerodrome is named in honour of former Thames resident Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, Commander of 11 Group Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.
Located at -37.16 175.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Kauaeranga River
The Kauaeranga River is a river of New Zealand's North Island. One of the main rivers on the Coromandel Peninsula, it rises in the Coromandel Range which forms the backbone of the peninsula, flowing southwest to reach the Firth of Thames at Thames
Located at -37.15 175.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Matatoki
Matatoki is a locality on the Hauraki Plains of New Zealand. It lies on State Highway 26, south east of Thames and north of Paeroa. The Matatoki Stream runs from the Coromandel Range through the area to join the Waihou River. The Kopu sawmill, a few km north of Matatoki, closed at the end of June, 2008, with the loss of 145 jobs.
Located at -37.21 175.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Turua
Turua is a small village community located on the banks of the Waihou River in the Hauraki Plains, southeast of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand. Turua is a Maori place name meaning "twice seen," referring to reflections in the river. Before European settlement, the town site was a Maori pā surrounded by vast forests of kahikatea that came to be known as the "Turua Woods.
Located at -37.23 175.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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