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Delve into Tuatara in New Zealand
Tuatara in the region of Otago is a city in New Zealand - some 421 mi or ( 678 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital .
Current time in Tuatara is now 03:29 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Stirling, Otanomomo, Moneymore, Invercargill, and Dunedin. While being here, make sure to check out Stirling . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tuatara ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kaitangata, New Zealand
Kaitangata is a town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, on the left bank of the Clutha River ten kilometres south east of Balclutha. The town is known to its residents simply as Kai. The town sits close to the coast on one of the branches of the Clutha River's delta. The small island of Inch Clutha lies immediately to the southwest of the town.
Located at -46.27 169.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Lake Tuakitoto
Lake Tuakitoto is a small lake in South Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located to the northeast of Balclutha, close to the small town of Kaitangata. The smallest of South Otago's three main lakes, it is, like the others very shallow. The lake drains into the lower reaches of the Clutha River.
Located at -46.22 169.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Benhar, New Zealand
Benhar is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located five kilometres east of Balclutha in South Otago, close to the small Lake Tuakitoto. Benhar was formerly the site of one of New Zealand's largest domestic porcelain factories, which closed in the 1980s.
Located at -46.22 169.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Stirling, New Zealand
Stirling is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, approximately 5 km from Balclutha.
Located at -46.25 169.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Inch Clutha
Inch Clutha is a large, flat island sitting in the delta between the Matau (northern) and Koau (southern) branches of the Clutha River, downstream from the town of Balclutha in the South Island of New Zealand. Approximately ten kilometres in length and three kilometres in width, the fertile but flood-prone land of the island is extensively farmed. The island takes its name from Scots Gaelic, innis meaning "island" and Cluaidh being the Gaelic form of the name of Scotland's River Clyde.
Located at -46.30 169.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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