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Kaawa Destination Guide
Explore Kaawa in New Zealand
Kaawa in the region of Waikato is a place in New Zealand - some 262 mi or ( 421 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Kaawa is now 12:42 AM (Friday) . 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: Woodleigh, Wellington, Richmond, Port Waikato, and Pepepe. Since you are here already, consider visiting Woodleigh . Where to go and what to see in Kaawa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Huriwai River
The Huriwai River is a short river of New Zealand's North Island. It rises in rough hill country to the southeast of Port Waikato, flowing west to reach the Tasman Sea five kilometres south of the mouth of the Waikato River.
Located at -37.45 174.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Port Waikato
Port Waikato is on the south bank of the Waikato River at its outflow into the Tasman Sea, in northern New Zealand. Now a small town with a population of under 300, it was an important port during the New Zealand Land Wars of the 19th century. The Port has a Wharf Store, established 1893, a take-away shop, library, community hall, fire station, surf club, yachting club and an active fishing club. Port Waikato is a well-known surfing and whitebaiting destination and a popular holiday spot.
Located at -37.38 174.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Waikato River
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres through the North Island. It rises in the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and emptying into Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the Huka Falls, and then flows northwest, through the Waikato Plains. It empties into the Tasman Sea south of Auckland, at Port Waikato.
Located at -37.37 174.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Onewhero
Onewhero aka 'The Whero' is a Village in the Waikato District, and is part of the Waikato Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The population of the Onewhero statistical area, which is much larger than the town itself, was 3,771 people in the 2006 census. The name Onewhero translates from Maori as "Red Earth", which describes the soil color typical in the Franklin region.
Located at -37.32 174.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Pukekawa
Pukekawa is a small rural community located in the Lower Waikato area of the Waikato District, New Zealand. It was in the Franklin District until 2010. It is about an hour's drive south of central Auckland. Pukekawa, an extinct volcano, is one of the oldest volcanic cones in the Auckland region. The area's fertile soils are used to grow a range of vegetables, including onions, potatoes and carrots. At the heart of Pukekawa is a primary school, church and a garage/service station.
Located at -37.34 174.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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