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Waiotu Destination Guide
Touring Waiotu in New Zealand
Waiotu in the region of Northland is a city located in New Zealand - some 400 mi or ( 643 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Waiotu is now 03:03 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Whangaruru South, Waro, Towai, Taumarere, and Ruatangata West. Being here already, consider visiting Whangaruru South . Check out our recommendations for Waiotu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ruapekapeka
Ruapekapeka is a pā 14 kilometres southeast of Kawakawa in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is one of the largest and most complex pā in New Zealand, that was designed specifically to counter the cannons of the British forces. The earthworks can still be seen. Ruapekapeka was the site of the last battle in the Flagstaff War, between Colonial forces and the Ngāpuhi lead by Hone Heke and Te Ruki Kawiti, which was the first major armed conflict between the Colonial government and the Māori.
Located at -35.46 174.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Hurupaki Mountain
Hurupaki Mountain is in Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. The centre of Hurupaki Mountain lies between Three Mile Bush Road and Dip Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres west of Kamo township. Hurupaki Mountain is visible from State Highway 1.
Located at -35.68 174.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Waikare
Waikare is a locality in Northland, New Zealand. The Waikare River flows from the Russell Forest past Waikare and into the Waikare Inlet, which leads into the Bay of Islands. The population is largely of the Te Kapotai hapū and Ngāti Pare iwi.
Located at -35.34 174.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Kawakawa, New Zealand
Kawakawa is a small town in the Northland Region of northern New Zealand. It had a population of 1347 at the 2006 census, down from 1401 in 2001. Kawakawa developed as a service town when coal was found in the area in 1861, but there is no longer coal mining here. The economy is based around farming. The town is known as "Train town", because the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway runs down the middle of its main street on the way to Opua. 8 km of the 17 km track reopened in 2008.
Located at -35.38 174.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Kingdom of Zion
Kingdom of Zion (formerly Zion Wildlife Gardens) is a privately owned zoo located near Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand, currently sited at the former Zion Wildlife Gardens property. The facility houses 34 cats of varying species, mainly lions and Bengal tigers, a black leopard, and two African Cheetah. Kingdom of Zion Limited was incorporated on 9 March 2012. The park is privately run and is funded through tours and donations.
Located at -35.70 174.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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