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Pigeon Bush in the region of Wellington is a place in New Zealand - some 27 mi or ( 44 km ) East of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Pigeon Bush is now 09:34 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Woodside, Wellington, Palmerston North, Pahautea, and New Plymouth. Since you are here already, consider visiting Woodside . Where to go and what to see in Pigeon Bush ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Pigeon Bush Railway Station
Pigeon Bush railway station was a single platform, rural railway station in an area of the South Wairarapa district known as Pigeon Bush, about 6 kilometres south-west of Featherston, in New Zealand’s North Island.
Located at -41.15 175.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Rimutaka Rail Trail
The Rimutaka Rail Trail is a walking and cycling track in the North Island of New Zealand. It runs between Maymorn and Cross Creek, and follows 22 kilometres of the original route of the Wairarapa Line over the Rimutaka Ranges between the Mangaroa Valley and the Wairarapa, including the world-famous Rimutaka Incline.
Located at -41.17 175.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tauherenikau River
The Tauherenikau River is a river of the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially southeast from its sources on the slopes of Mount Hector before turning southwest to run down a long valley in the tararua Range. from the end of the valley it again turns southeast, flowing past the town of Featherston before reaching the northern shore of Lake Wairarapa.
Located at -41.18 175.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Cross Creek Railway Station
Cross Creek railway station was the base of operations for the Rimutaka Incline, a Fell railway over the Rimutaka Ranges, and part of the original Wairarapa Line between Upper Hutt and Featherston in the Wellington region of New Zealand’s North Island. This station existed solely for the operational requirements of the Incline. It did not consign goods, or serve any local settlements, save for the railway staff that were based there.
Located at -41.17 175.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Rimutaka Incline railway accident
The Rimutaka Incline railway accident occurred on 11 September 1880 when the leading three carriages on a Greytown to Wellington train were blown off the track in strong winds near the Siberia tunnel; killing three passengers. The Rimutaka Incline section of the line over the Rimutaka Ranges between Wellington and the Wairarapa used the Fell system on the steep 1 in 15 section which was 4.8 km long. A small train left Greytown at 8.30am bound for Wellington.
Located at -41.13 175.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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