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Explore Carnarvon in New Zealand
Carnarvon in the region of Manawatu-Wanganui is a town in New Zealand - some 75 mi or ( 121 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Carnarvon is now 04:18 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Sanson, Rongotea, Rangiotu, and Palmerston North. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wellington . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Carnarvon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
F111 High Speed Pass
The first high speed low level pass made by a No 6 Squadron RAAF F111 at the RNZAF Ohakea open day 2008. I apologise for not panning fast enough but damn he was quick. ..
14 Huey and 5 Sioux formation flight at Ohakea.
All of 3 Squadron RNZAF's aircraft in one awesome fly-by at Ohakea. Shame about the wind noise but the distinctive Huey thump is still there. Kimihia Ka Patu! ..
RNZAF Ohakea Spitfire test flight 1pm March 25 2009
www.john.co.nz RNZAF Ohakea Spitfire test flight March 25 2009 ..
Awatapu Rapper
Francis V on stage at the Globe Theatre. LukE and fraNcis doiNg their thAnG represen'iN City Vision ChurCh!!!PEaCe ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Flock House
Flock House was an agricultural and farm training school in Bulls, Rangitikei District, New Zealand from 1924 until 1987. From 1924 to 1937 sons of British seamen that had been killed or wounded during World War I were brought over, trained at Flock House, and placed on farms in New Zealand, to start a new life. From 1937 to 1987 New Zealand nationals were trained at the school. The complex was used by private owners since 1987 as a conference facility.
Located at -40.26 175.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tangimoana
Tangimoana is a community in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It had a population of 290 permanent residents in 2001. It is located 15 kilometres southwest of Bulls, and 30 kilometres west of Palmerston North. The settlement lies on the southern bank of the Rangitikei River near the mouth. It was developed in the 1920s as a holiday place for people from Palmerston North and other inland towns.
Located at -40.30 175.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
GCSB Tangimoana
The New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau operates what it describes as a radio communications interception facility at Tangimoana, 30 kilometres west of Palmerston North, in New Zealand.
Located at -40.31 175.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rangitikei River
The Rangitikei River should not be confused with the Rangitaiki River in the Bay of Plenty, another of New Zealand's larger rivers, which flows through the central and northern North Island. The Rangitikei River is one of New Zealand's longest rivers, 185 kilometers long. Its headwaters are to the southeast of Lake Taupo in the Kaimanawa Ranges.
Located at -40.30 175.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
RNZAF Base Ohakea
RNZAF Base Ohakea is an operational base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Opened in 1939, it located is near Bulls, 25 km north west of Palmerston North in the Manawatu. It is also a diversion landing point for civilian aircraft.
Located at -40.21 175.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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