Waitawa
in Timaru District of Canterbury, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-44.300 and 171.200 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -44° 17' 59" and E 171° 11' 59"
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: 12:04 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:48 am and 7:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.546 and -8.284 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pedreira
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 Waitawa

Waitawa in Timaru District (Canterbury) is a city in New Zealand about 276 mi (or 444 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.

Local time in Waitawa is now 12:04 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Waitawa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Timaru Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 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, Dunedin, Greymouth, Invercargill and Richmond. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ashbury Park Motel

Address
5,9 mi
131 Evans Street
7910 Timaru
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Phoenix Motel

Address
5,7 mi
215 King Street
7089 Temuka
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parklands Motor Lodge

Address
6,2 mi
65-67 Evans Street
7910 Timaru
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Timaru New Zealand latest landmark - The Dome

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 33:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: timaruman

Timaru New Zealand latest landmark - The Dome. Cement storage facility.


Vapour Trails Over Timaru.

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: timaruman

Vapour trails over Timaru. Filmed by timaruman.


Certificate in Carpentry at Aoraki Polytechnic - Timaru

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 29:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aorakipolytechnicNZ

This programme is the best foundation for employment in the building industry or to secure an apprenticeship in carpentry or building. It includes a full year of theoretical and practical...


Pleasant Point Museum & Railway - Drone Flight

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 39:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jimmy Ryan

The train featured is a D16, manufactured in Scotland in 1878. Filmed on January 11, 2015 at the historic railway station in Pleasant Point Museum & Railway New Zealand. http://www.pleasantpointra...


Pleasant Point Railway- Pacing Ab699

Published: May 05, 2013
Length: 35:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mainlinevideosnz

Pacing AB699 between Keanes Crossing and Pleasant Point, New Zealand.


D16 running on the Pleasant Point Railway

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 27:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NZ Rail Productions

D16 hauling passenger services on the 2km Pleasant Point on the 27th and 28th December 2013.


Cabride in Ab699, Pleasant Point Railway

Published: December 29, 2012
Length: 16:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NZ Rail Productions

Cabride in wood burner Ab699 from Keanes Crossing to Pleasant Point, near Timaru, New Zealand. At the start of the trip (however not in the video) we had to emergency stop, as the points...


Ab699- The Fairlie Flyer

Published: December 29, 2012
Length: 17:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NZ Rail Productions

1922 Steam locomotive, Ab699, hauls a passenger train from Keanes Crossing to Pleasant Point on the 28th December 2012. She is named the "Farlie Flyer", and is one of the 4 Ab survivors. 699...


Driving in South Canterbury, New Zealand, 2005

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wriggly

Driving in South Canterbury, from Levels to Pleasant Point Cemetery, September 2005.


Deer at Raincliff Station

Published: June 14, 2011
Length: 03:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Phil Stewart

David Morgan, owner of Raincliff Station, Canterbury New Zealand, discusses farming deer as part of an integrated livestock system.


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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.

Richard Pearse Airport

Richard Pearse Airport, also known as Timaru Airport, is located off the Pleasant Point HWY, 4 km north of the suburb Washdyke in Timaru, New Zealand. The airport takes its name from the local pioneer aviator, Richard Pearse, who allegedly flew before the Wright Brothers. Timaru is a small airport with 1 asphalt runway, and 2 grass runways, it offers regular Air New Zealand Link flights to Wellington, and on occasion Oamaru and Christchurch.

Located at -44.3028, 171.225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in New Zealand, Timaru, Buildings and structures in the Canterbury Region, Transport in the Canterbury Region

Timaru International Motor Raceway

Timaru International Motor Raceway is a motor racing circuit situated about 10 minutes or 8 kilometres outside of Timaru, New Zealand. The circuit is accessible from either the Main South Highway or Timaru-Pleasant Point Highway. It is often called Levels because of its previous name Levels Raceway. The Timaru International Motor Raceway holds some of the major sporting events on New Zealand's motorsport calendar.

Located at -44.2972, 171.203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Motorsport venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Canterbury Region, Sport in Timaru

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