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Upokonui Destination Guide
Explore Upokonui in New Zealand
Upokonui in the region of Manawatu-Wanganui is a town in New Zealand - some 106 mi or ( 171 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Upokonui is now 07:58 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Upokongaro, Richmond, Palmerston North, and Okoia. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wellington . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Upokonui ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
NZ Highway No. 4
Road Trip to Whanganui ..
An Evening Cruise Under The Setting Sun
PS Waimarie is a 112 year old restored river vessel that operates on the tidal reaches of the Whanganui River. During November, December and Janurary, PS Waimarie is commonly chartered in the evenings ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mangawhero River
The Mangawhero River is in the North Island of New Zealand. It drains the south-western slopes of Mount Ruapehu, passes though Ohakune before discharging into the Whangaehu River to the south-west of Mangamahu. On 8 September 1979 up to 17,000 litres of heating oil were spilt into the river from the Turoa ski field.
Located at -39.87 175.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mangamahu
The Mangamahu District is a hill-country farming and forestry community in the middle reaches of the Whangaehu River valley, 50 km north-east of Wanganui, New Zealand. It is centered on the village of Mangamahu, which is situated on river flats where the Mangamahu stream flows into the Whangaehu river. Mangamahu has a primary school (25-30 children) which has been open since 1894 and a War Memorial hall built in 1952.
Located at -39.82 175.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Kakatahi
Kakatahi is a New Zealand town located 50 kilometres from Wanganui, on State Highway 4 to Raetihi. The once bustling roadworkers' camp is now closed and the introduction of private contractors has seen the community dwindle, with local families contributing to a school roll of only about a dozen in 2007.
Located at -39.65 175.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Okoia
Okoia is a small rural locality approximately 5 km east of Wanganui, New Zealand. It is centred on the Okoia Primary School. The area is predominantly subject to sheep and beef pastoral farming. Although in recent years it has increasingly become home to many lifestyle blocks.
Located at -39.93 175.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Cullinane College
Cullinane College Wanganui is an integrated, co-educational college in Wanganui, New Zealand for students in Year 9 to Year 13. Cullinane College was founded in 2003, through the combining of Sacred Heart College (founded in 1880 and operated by the Sisters of St Joseph of Nazareth) and St Augustines College (founded in 1944 and operated by the priests and brothers of the Society of Mary).
Located at -39.91 175.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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