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Tahatika Destination Guide
Delve into Tahatika in New Zealand
Tahatika in the region of Otago is located in New Zealand - some 440 mi or ( 707 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Tahatika is now 07:58 AM (Friday) . 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: Maclennan, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Caberfeidh. While being here, you might want to check out Maclennan . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tahatika ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Southland Ghost Rail Bridge
An old Southland Ghost Rail Bridge in New Zealand that has been disused for nearly 50 years. Believe it or not those noises you can hear are from a local bird ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Owaka
Owaka is a small town in Otago, in the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest community in the rugged, forested Catlins area, close to the border with Southland, some 35 km south of Balclutha on the Southern Scenic Route. The town's population was 334 in the 2006 census, a decrease of 39 from 2001. In the census figures, 72.9% of the population were European, and 15% were Māori.
Located at -46.45 169.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Glenomaru
Glenomaru is a small settlement in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located 10 kilometres north of Owaka on the main road to Balclutha. On 7 July 1891, a branch line railway from the Main South Line in Balclutha was opened to Glenomaru, and the village remained the terminus of the line until it was extended to Tahora on 16 December 1895. This line ultimately terminated in Tahakopa and was known as the Catlins River Branch.
Located at -46.38 169.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Purakaunui Falls
The Purakaunui Falls are a cascading multi-tiered waterfall on the Purakaunui River, located in the Catlins in the southern South Island of New Zealand. A highly distinctive cataract, it is an iconic image for southeastern New Zealand, and were featured on a New Zealand postage stamp in 1976.
Located at -46.52 169.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Owaka River
The Owaka River flows southeastward through The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. Its total length is 30 kilometres, and it shares the estuary of the Catlins River, flowing into the Pacific Ocean at Pounawea, 28 kilometres south of Balclutha. Its source is on the slopes of Mt Rosebery, 12 kilometres south of Clinton. The small town of Owaka is situated close to the south bank of the river.
Located at -46.47 169.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Pounawea
Pounawea is a small settlement in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southwest of Owaka, at the mouth of the Catlins River. It is a popular holiday spot with a seasonal population, there are numerous cribs at the settlement.
Located at -46.48 169.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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