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Discover Makikihi in New Zealand
Makikihi in the region of Canterbury is a place located in New Zealand - some 295 mi or ( 475 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Makikihi is now 12:45 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Willowbridge, Wellington, Studholme Junction, Saint Andrews, and Richmond. When in this area, you might want to check out Willowbridge . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Makikihi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Makikihi River
The Makikihi River is a river of the South Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows east from its headwaters in the Hunters Hills 30 kilometres southwest of Timaru, and passes through the small township of Makikihi before reaching the Pacific Ocean.
Located at -44.63 171.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Hook, New Zealand
Hook is a lightly populated locality in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is situated on coastal plains by the Pacific Ocean and Wainono Lagoon. Hook River flows through Hook into the Wainono Lagoon. The nearest town is Waimate, approximately 8 km to the southwest, and other nearby localities include Makikihi to the north, Waiariari to the west, and Studholme to the south.
Located at -44.68 171.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Wainono Lagoon
Wainono Lagoon is a shallow lake in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. A number of rivers flow into the lagoon, including the Hook River from the north and the Waihao River from the south. Nearby settlements include Hook and Studholme, with the town of Waimate approximately eight kilometres west. Although it is within metres of the Pacific Ocean, the Wainono Lagoon is fresh water and separated from the sea by a gravel berm.
Located at -44.70 171.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Hook River
Hook River is a natural watercourse in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. The river flows east from its source to the Wainono Lagoon, a fresh water lake beside the Pacific Ocean. On the way, it passes through the localities of Waiariari and Hook and is crossed by State Highway 1 and the Main South Line railway. Water from the river and an associated aquifer is used for agricultural purposes.
Located at -44.70 171.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Otaio River
The Otaio River is a river of the south Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It initially flows north from its source on the northern slopes of Mount Studholme in the Hunters Hills, turning northeast to enter the southern end of the Canterbury Plains. It then turns southeast, reaching the Pacific Ocean to the south of the town of St Andrews.
Located at -44.55 171.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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