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Delve into Norsewood in New Zealand
Norsewood in the region of New Zealand (general) is a city in New Zealand - some 113 mi or ( 182 km ) North-East of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Norsewood is now 04:39 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Takapau, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, and Napier. While being here, make sure to check out Wellington . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Norsewood ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Norsewood
Norsewood is a small rural town in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is situated in the Tararua District. Its population is 330. The town is situated east of the Ruahine Mountain range and is located 20 kilometres northeast of Dannevirke. Norsewood was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 1872 as a loggers settlement and was subsequently destroyed in a fire in 1888. A fishing boat, the Bindalsfaering, is displayed in a glassed boat-house in the town.
Located at -40.07 176.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Takapau
Takapau is a small rural community in the Central Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometres west of Waipukurau. The area's main industries are the Takapau Meat Works and local farms. Takapau was once the centre of a large flax milling industry. Takapau takes its name from the flax that grew in the expansive Takapau plains. The Maori word translates literally as "Mat" or "Carpet". There are two marae and two schools at Takapau and a Trappist monastery, Southern Star Abbey nearby.
Located at -40.03 176.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Ruahine Range
The Ruahine Range is one of several mountain ranges in the North Island of New Zealand which form a ridge running parallel with the east coast of the island between East Cape and Wellington. The ridge is at its most pronounced from the central North Island down to Wellington, where it comprises the Ruahine, Tararua,and Rimutaka Ranges. The Ruahines run northeast-southwest for 110 kilometres from inland Hawke's Bay to near Woodville.
Located at -40.00 176.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mangatewainui River
The Mangatewainui River is a river of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of New Zealand's North Island. An upper tributary of the Manawatu River, it flows generally southeast from its sources in the Ruahine Range northwest of Norsewood, and meets the young Manawatu River eight kilometres east of Dannevirke. The Mangatewainui River should not be confused with its northern neighbour, the Mangatewai River.
Located at -40.18 176.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Mangatewai River
The Mangatewai River is a river of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows generally east from the Ruahine Range to reach the Tukipo River (itself a tributary of the Tukituki River) five kilometres north of the township of Takapau. The Mangatewai River should not be confused with its southern neighbour, the Mangatewainui River.
Located at -39.98 176.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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