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Delve into Miranda in New Zealand
Miranda in the region of Waikato is located in New Zealand - some 284 mi or ( 457 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Miranda is now 11:19 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Torehape, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier, and Maramarua. While being here, you might want to check out Torehape . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Miranda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Miranda, New Zealand
Miranda is a historical fort and small village in the Firth of Thames, New Zealand, which is now best known as the location of the Miranda Shorebird Centre, owned and operated by the Miranda Naturalists' Trust. The Miranda Hot Springs are another attraction for visitors.
Located at -37.19 175.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Waitakaruru River
The Waitakaruru River is a river of the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially north before turning northwest across the northwestern corner of the Hauraki Plains, reaching the southwestern corner of the Firth of Thames close to the settlement of Waitakaruru.
Located at -37.23 175.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Piako River
The Piako River is a lowland river system that drains into the Firth of Thames on the North Island of New Zealand. Together with the Waihou River, it is one of the two main rivers systems which drains the Hauraki Plains. It is the dominant river system in the Matamata-Piako District, and on its journey it passes through the towns of Morrinsville and Ngatea. The Piako River has an annual mean flow of 17 m s (at Paeroa-Tahuna Road), with a total catchment area of approximately 1,440 km.
Located at -37.20 175.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Hauraki Plains
The Hauraki Plains are a geographical feature and non-administrative area located in the northern North Island of New Zealand, at the lower (northern) end of the Thames Valley.
Located at -37.25 175.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Ngatea
Ngatea is a small town on the Hauraki Plains in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 18 kilometres southwest of Thames and 70 kilometres southeast of Auckland. Ngatea lies on the Piako River, eight kilometres south of its outflow into the Firth of Thames. Ngatea is the 'service centre' for the farming area of the Hauraki Plains.
Located at -37.28 175.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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