Kowai Bush
in Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.300 and 171.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 17' 59" and E 171° 55' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:38 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:45 am and 7:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.300 and -8.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vina
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Kowai Bush

Kowai Bush in Selwyn District (Canterbury) is a city in New Zealand about 202 mi (or 325 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.

Local time in Kowai Bush is now 06:38 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kowai Bush, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Christchurch International Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 70% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (62 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Springfield Motel and Lodge

Address
2,5 mi
37 Tramway Road
7681 Springfield
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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smylies spring video nov 2009

Published: November 21, 2009
Length: 18:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: smylies1

welcome to smylies accommodation in Springfield , Canterbury, New Zealand.


Wind turbine Blade & Tail Set Up.wmv

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 55:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nzwindandsolarltd

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Coal train through Sheffield

Published: July 22, 2007
Length: 21:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: madleech

An empty west bound coal train roars through Sheffield, as it approaches the Southern Alps.


Sheffield Mudplug / Trial 2007

Published: September 24, 2007
Length: 26:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: matt4u

trial / mudplug in canterbury. great 4wding.


Glider winch launch from Springfield nz

Published: July 13, 2013
Length: 21:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Quin Hainsworth

getting a winch in ZK-GPR from Springfield .cockpit view, sorry about quality its filmed from my phone.


Video Diary 1504201, Springfield Sunrise

Published: April 20, 2015
Length: 02:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jaime Dormer

We arrived late yesterday in Christchurch, grabbed the hire car and drove to Springfield, we did not have time to check out the local area for a spot to shoot the sunrise for the following...


Coal Train 842 arriving at Springfield

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NZ Rail Productions

On the 28th July while waiting for the KA to depart.


Coal train through Springfield

Published: June 19, 2007
Length: 02:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: madleech

A pair of Toll Rail DXBs roar through Springfield with 30 loaded coal wagons.


EGYPT: CAIRO AND THE RIVER THAT FLOWS THROUGH IT...THE NILE

Published: December 28, 2007
Length: 11:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EMIL WEST

Ancient River...modern city...old and new and we threw in some Egyptian Hip-hop to boot...nile river in Cairo, Eqypt.


Glider winch launch viewed from the ground

Published: July 13, 2013
Length: 21:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Quin Hainsworth

ZK-GPB on winch launch from Canterbury Gliding club in Springfield nz.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rubicon River (New Zealand)

The Rubicon River is a minor river in the South Island of New Zealand. It starts on the southeast flanks of the Torlesse Range and feeds into the Kowai River.

Located at -43.3333, 171.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Canterbury Region

Springfield, New Zealand

Springfield is a small town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, in the South Island, of New Zealand. In 2001 it had a population of 219. At the foot of the Southern Alps, 65 kilometres west of Christchurch, it is the most westerly town of the central Canterbury Plains. Springfield has a long association with the Midland railway line. Springfield is situated in the foothills, less than an hour from the center of Christchurch on State Highway 73 (The Great Alpine Highway).

Located at -43.3333, 171.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Selwyn District, Populated places in New Zealand

Little Kowai River

The Little Kowai River is a river of the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows generally south from the Torlesse Range to join with the Kowai River two kilometres north of Springfield.

Located at -43.3167, 171.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Canterbury Region

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