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Touring Kumara in New Zealand
Kumara in the region of West Coast is a city located in New Zealand - some 207 mi or ( 333 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Kumara is now 01:02 PM (Saturday) . 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: Wellington, Wainihinihi, Turiwhate, Stafford, and Rutherglen. Being here already, consider visiting Wellington . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Kumara ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shantytown
*** One of New Zealands leading culture and heritage attractions. Step back in time and experience a range of activities and view fascinating relics from days gone by. *** www.shantytown.co.nz For mor ..
Special Holidays for Special Children
www.indiegogo.com Please help us to raise $25000 in 60 days to make this a reality New Zealand has very little holiday accommodation with facilities suitable for families who have children with either ..
JOURNEY on a 0-6-0, KIATANGATA, SHANTYTOWN NZ
Short journey on a vintage steam 0-6-0 train, Kiatangata at Shantytown, Greymouth, New Zeland. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kumara, New Zealand
Kumara is a town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Greymouth, close to the western end of State Highway 73, which leads across Arthur's Pass to Christchurch. The Taramakau River flows past to the north. The population was 318 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 6 from 2001. The name may come from the Māori language Kohe mara, which is the blossom of the tātarāmoa, or bush lawyer.
Located at -42.63 171.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Taramakau River
The Taramakau River is in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises in the Southern Alps, 80 kilometres due east of Hokitika, and immediately below the saddle of the Harper's Pass, and runs westward for 75 kilometres into the Tasman Sea 15 kilometres south of Greymouth. Several small rivers are tributaries of the Taramakau, but the only one of note is the Otira River, the valley of which forms the western approach to Arthur's Pass.
Located at -42.57 171.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Arahura River
The Arahura River is a river located on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is approximately 56 kilometers in length and flows into the Tasman Sea eight kilometers north of Hokitika, next to the Arahura Pa. The lower reaches of the Arahura River was a major producer of gold in the past - and extensively mined, but it is now worked out. It is also a major source of pounamu (greenstone) for the local Māori.
Located at -42.67 171.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Rugby Park, Greymouth
Rugby Park is the home of West Coast Rugby Football Union and is located in Greymouth, New Zealand. The capacity of Rugby Park is 6000.
Located at -42.47 171.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Greymouth High School
Greymouth High School is the largest school on the West Coast of New Zealand with a roll of 649 sutdents. The school has a national distance learning division, Karoro Learning. The Mawhera Services Academy (MSA), a military orientated course, is a division of Greymouth High School.
Located at -42.46 171.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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