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Explore Thornbury in New Zealand
Thornbury in the region of Southland is a place in New Zealand - some 479 mi or ( 771 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Thornbury is now 09:59 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ringway, Otautau, Otahuti, Oreti Plains, and Isla Bank. Since you are here already, consider visiting Ringway . Where to go and what to see in Thornbury ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Thornbury, New Zealand
Thornbury is a small township on the east bank of the lower Aparima River, in western Southland, New Zealand. It is approximately 10 km northeast of Riverton, and 31 km northwest of Invercargill. It is mainly a farming service community. Local small industries include machinery and transport/trucking companies, and a tannery. The township was founded by pioneer settlers Matthew Instone and Robert Foster.
Located at -46.28 168.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Waimatuku
Waimatuku is a small Southland, New Zealand farming community on the Southern Scenic Route, on New Zealand State Highway 99 between Invercargill and Riverton. The community's name is Māori for water of the bittern. Home of the Waimatuku Pipe Band & Waimatuku Warriors mixed netball team. Traditionally a strong sheep farming district, but dairy farming is now increasing in popularity. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:46|17|55|S|168|09|47|E| |primary |name= }}
Located at -46.30 168.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Aparima River
For the French Polynesian dance, see 'aparima The Aparima River is one of the southward-flowing braided rivers of Southland, New Zealand.
Located at -46.33 168.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Jacobs River
The Jacobs River or Makawhio River is located some 30 kilometres south of Fox Glacier in South Westland, New Zealand. From its headwaters near Fettes Peak below the Hooker Range it flows in a westerly direction to enter the Tasman Sea near Hunt's Beach. Its tributaries include Jumbo Creek and Pavo Creek. Just upstream from the bridge is Borat Flat.
Located at -46.33 168.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Riverton, New Zealand
Riverton or Aparima is a small town at the south of the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the Southland region and lies at the western end of Oreti Beach, 30 kilometres west of Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route. It is approx. 45 km from Stewart Island and provides a safe harbour on the Foveaux Strait. Riverton is one of New Zealand's oldest towns. 2011 saw their 175th celebrations.
Located at -46.35 168.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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