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Explore Greenstone in New Zealand
Greenstone in the region of West Coast is a place in New Zealand - some 203 mi or ( 326 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Greenstone is now 10:01 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, Wainihinihi, Turiwhate, Rutherglen, and Richmond. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wellington . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Greenstone ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shantytown
*** One of New Zealands leading culture and heritage attractions. Step back in time and experience a range of activities and view fascinating relics from days gone by. *** www.shantytown.co.nz For mor ..
Special Holidays for Special Children
www.indiegogo.com Please help us to raise $25000 in 60 days to make this a reality New Zealand has very little holiday accommodation with facilities suitable for families who have children with either ..
JOURNEY on a 0-6-0, KIATANGATA, SHANTYTOWN NZ
Short journey on a vintage steam 0-6-0 train, Kiatangata at Shantytown, Greymouth, New Zeland. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kumara, New Zealand
Kumara is a town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Greymouth, close to the western end of State Highway 73, which leads across Arthur's Pass to Christchurch. The Taramakau River flows past to the north. The population was 318 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 6 from 2001. The name may come from the Māori language Kohe mara, which is the blossom of the tātarāmoa, or bush lawyer.
Located at -42.63 171.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
West Coast Region
The West Coast (Māori: 'Te Tai Poutini') is one of the administrative regions of New Zealand, located on the west coast of the South Island, and is one of the more remote and most sparsely populated areas of the country. It is made up of three districts: Buller, Grey and Westland. The principal towns are Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika.
Located at -42.60 171.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Taramakau River
The Taramakau River is in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises in the Southern Alps, 80 kilometres due east of Hokitika, and immediately below the saddle of the Harper's Pass, and runs westward for 75 kilometres into the Tasman Sea 15 kilometres south of Greymouth. Several small rivers are tributaries of the Taramakau, but the only one of note is the Otira River, the valley of which forms the western approach to Arthur's Pass.
Located at -42.57 171.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Lake Brunner
Lake Brunner 240px Walkway beside the lake Location Grey District, West Coast Region, South Island Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:42|37|S|171|27|E|region:NZ_type:waterbody primary name= }} Primary outflows Arnold River Basin countries New Zealand Surface area 40 km² Max. depth 109 m Settlements Moana Lake Brunner is the largest lake in the northwestern South Island of New Zealand, covering an area of 40 km². The lake's outflow is the Arnold River, a tributary of the Grey River.
Located at -42.62 171.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Crooked River (New Zealand)
Crooked River is a river that flows from headwaters in the Southern Alps to Lake Brunner in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. It is named for the erratic path it takes. Near Lake Brunner, it passes through reasonably flat farmland, but closer to its source, it rushes through gorges and rapids. One tributary is the Poerua River from Lake Poerua. Fishers visit Crooked River to catch trout. The river is also used by canoeists.
Located at -42.60 171.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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