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Discover Ross in New Zealand
Ross in the region of West Coast is a place located in New Zealand - some 231 mi or ( 372 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Ross is now 11:49 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wellington, Takutai, Tainui, Ruatapu, and Richmond. When in this area, you might want to check out Wellington . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Ross ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Totara River (Westland District)
The Totara River is a river of the southern West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. Rising on the slopes of Bald Hill the river flows north then west to reach the Tasman Sea two kilometres north of Ross.
Located at -42.88 170.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mikonui River
The Mikonui River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northwest from its sources in the Southern Alps, reaching the Tasman Sea close to the township of Ross.
Located at -42.90 170.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Ruatapu, New Zealand
Ruatapu is a small town in the Westland District in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. The town's name stems from Ruatapu, a figure in Māori mythology. The town is located on a narrow strip of land between the Tasman Sea and Lake Mahinapua, a shallow lake that was originally a coastal lagoon. State Highway 6 runs through Ruatapu, connecting it to the nearby towns of Hokitika and Ross.
Located at -42.80 170.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Lake Mahinapua
Lake Mahinapua is a shallow lake on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is roughly 10km south of Hokitika and near the small town of Ruatapu. It was formerly a coastal lagoon, but the buildup of coastal dunes made it an inland lake roughly 500 m from the Tasman Sea coastline. In 1907, the Lake Mahinapua Scenic Reserve was established to protect the land around the lake, and a number of walking tracks run through this area.
Located at -42.80 170.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tuke River
The Tuke River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northwest from the Southern Alps, combining with the Dickson River to form the Mikonui River 15 kilometres southeast of Ross.
Located at -43.02 170.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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