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Touring Parnassus in New Zealand
Parnassus in the region of Canterbury is located in New Zealand - some 124 mi or ( 200 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Parnassus is now 11:39 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wellington, Richmond, Port Robinson, Palmerston North, and New Plymouth. Being here already, consider visiting Wellington . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Parnassus ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Parnassus, New Zealand
Parnassus is a town located in the Canterbury region's Hurunui District on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on the north bank of the Waiau River and the 2001 New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings gave its usually resident population as 900, a decline of 6.8% or 66 people since the 1996 census. It takes its name from a local sheep run owned by a classical scholar, Edward Lee.
Located at -42.72 173.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Leader River
The Leader River is a river in the Hurunui District of the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island. It is a tributary of the Waiau River, which it meets near Parnassus. Numerous smaller watercourses join the Leader River, including the Hookhamsnyvy Creek. In the 1910s, the New Zealand Railways Department intended to build a railway up the Leader River's valley as part of the Main North Line linking Christchurch with the Marlborough region.
Located at -42.73 173.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Castaly River
The Castaly River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in north Canterbury, to the northwest of the township of Parnassus, and flows generally east for eight kilometres before joining the Leader River, itself a tributary of the Waiau River.
Located at -42.65 173.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Hookhamsnyvy Creek
The Hookhamsnyvy Creek is a natural watercourse in the northern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. The Hookhamsnyvy Creek is north of Parnassus and rises in the Hundalee Hills. It runs roughly south before briefly turning west to join the Leader River. In 1912, the Main North Line railway was opened from Christchurch to Parnassus, with the ultimate objective of creating a line north to Picton via Blenheim and Kaikoura.
Located at -42.65 173.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Jed River
The Jed River is a river of New Zealand's South Island. It flows to the Pacific Ocean close to the town of Cheviot.
Located at -42.85 173.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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