Atawhai
in Nelson City of Nelson, New Zealand

Noteable things around
  • Founders Park (amusement park, (2 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-41.233 and 173.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -41° 13' 59" and E 173° 18' 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: 02:45 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 5:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
41.241 and -6.680 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bruco
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Explore Atawhai

Atawhai in Nelson City (Nelson) is located in New Zealand about 76 mi (or 122 km) west of Wellington, the country's capital.

Local time in Atawhai is now 02:45 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Atawhai, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Nelson Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nelson, Richmond, Blenheim, Wellington and New Plymouth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Shelbourne Villa

Address
3,4 mi
21 Shelbourne St
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parautane Lodge

Address
1,9 mi
137 Parautane Way
7001 Todds Valley
New Zealand

Time Information

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


DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Address
3,0 mi
43-55 Trafalgar Street
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


YHA Nelson by Accents

Address
3,3 mi
59 Rutherford St
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Palms Motel

Address
3,1 mi
5 Paru Paru Road
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Palazzo Motor Lodge

Address
3,5 mi
159 Rutherford St
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Address
3,7 mi
49 Brougham Street
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Cathedral Inn

Address
3,5 mi
369 Trafalgar St South
7001 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RUTHERFORD HOTEL NELSON

Address
3,5 mi
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
7001 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Address
3,3 mi
42 Mount Avenue
3546 Beachville,Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.

Port Nelson Street Races 2014 - 'King of the Port'

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 44:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Port Nelson Street Races

Exciting forward-facing helmet camera action of the complete 12 lap 'King of the Port 2014' race - Real Roads - Real Racing - this summer in Nelson NZ on Friday 02 January 2015 - Don't miss it.


Grab a Random - Episode 4: Nelson and Tasman

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: grabaseat

If we asked you to drop everything to go on an adventure somewhere in NZ, would you? This couple starred in our fourth episode of Grab a Random for a spur of the moment weekend in Nelson. Book...


Scooter Edit - Campbell Heath | Neale Skatepark | Nelson NZ

Published: October 07, 2013
Length: 06:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dream Media

Campbell Heath at Neale Skate Park - Nelson 2013. https://www.facebook.com/campbell.heath.9 Thanks to Can't Stop Won't Stop for the use of their hit track 'Scrape The Sky' Download this +...


Top Gun Nelson 2015, Maitai Face

Published: February 16, 2015
Length: 14:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gareth Richardson

A little video I took on my phone of the last section of the Top Gun 2015 Enduro on Matai Face. Conditions were very slippery so the effort of these riders were even more impressive.


Port Nelson Street Races 2015 Trailer 1

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 04:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Port Nelson Street Races

Watch this exciting new 1min trailer for Nelson Port Races 2015. Please spread the word on this is a great day out.


Enriching Wellness Day Spa, Nelson NZ

Published: September 15, 2010
Length: 54:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: enrichingdayspa

A video about Enriching Day Spa, Nelson, New Zealand by Enriching Day spa. A Wellness Day Spa for Men and Women in Nelson NZ Nourish the body, feed the soul Melt your muscles with massage...


Port Nelson Street Races 2015 - Trailer 2

Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 11:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Port Nelson Street Races

This Summer is not far away - just see how close you can get to the action at Port Nelson Street Races 2015.


Nelson Fishing

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 09:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rob boyle

Just a splattering of clips taken over the past couple of months around the nelson coast.


Riding the Skywire - Happy Valley near Nelson, New Zealand

Published: March 05, 2013
Length: 46:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FlipFlopsOnly

The Skywire at Happy Valley, rocketing along the worlds longest Flying Fox.


Upper Firball, Nelson, New Zealand

Published: September 27, 2014
Length: 08:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gareth Richardson

My view of Upper Firball following Sean Morris using my GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition.


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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.

Cawthron Atkinson Observatory

Cawthron Atkinson Observatory (formerly Atkinson Observatory) is sited in the grounds of Clifton Terrace School, Nelson, New Zealand, after previously being situated at Pipers Park for many years. First operated in 1883, the observatory was founded by Arthur Atkinson, a keen amateur astronomer and Member of Parliament for Nelson. A newer observatory building opened in 1982.

Located at -41.2253, 173.322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

Wakapuaka Cemetery

Wakapuaka Cemetery is a cemetery located in Atawhai, Nelson, New Zealand. The name means "heaps of aka leaves" in Māori.

Located at -41.2565, 173.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand

Boulder Bank

The Boulder Bank is a very unusual naturally formed land form in Nelson, New Zealand. It is a 13 kilometre long stretch of rocky substrate which begins at the Mackay Bluff and ends at the Cut of the Nelson Harbour. Haulashore Island was once a part of the Boulder Bank, but after the Cut being made is an island, and no longer connected to the Boulder Bank. The Boulder Bank separates Tasman Bay and the Nelson Haven and is managed as a scenic reserve by the Department of Conservation.

Located at -41.2344, 173.298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coastline of New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand, Barrier islands

Nelson Railway Society

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand. The society has recovered and now utilises station buildings from a couple of former stations on the Nelson Section, including the Tui Railway Station building. The society uses a DSA class diesel locomotive on running days, and is restoring a W class steam locomotive W 403.

Located at -41.2619, 173.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railways in New Zealand, Rail transport in Nelson, New Zealand, Visitor attractions in the Nelson Region

Joseph Dodson

Joseph Reid Dodson JP (1811/12 – 12 October 1890), was the first Mayor of Nelson in New Zealand from 1874. He was a prominent brewer and Resident Magistrate in Nelson and his sixth generation descendants still operate a brewery in the city.

Located at -41.2577, 173.303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1812 births, 1890 deaths, Mayors of Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand businesspeople, Politicians from Melbourne

Joseph Levien

John Henry Levien (1810/1811 – 7 June 1876) Esquire, JP was a Freemason and Mayor of Nelson in New Zealand from 1875 to 1876.

Located at -41.2571, 173.303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1810 births, 1876 deaths, Mayors of Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson Haven

Nelson Haven is an extensive area of mudflats northeast of Nelson, New Zealand. It is separated from Tasman Bay by the Boulder Bank and over 8 km long and up to 2 km wide. The area is regularly completely drowned and exposed by tidal action and supports a large population of mud crabs.

Located at -41.24, 173.305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coastline of New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

Founders Heritage Park

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Located at -41.2617, 173.297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in the Nelson Region, Railway museums in New Zealand, Open air museums in New Zealand

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Port Nelson › North-West: Port − The cut, Port Nelson (source)

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Port Nelson › North: Port − Harbour looking to the North, Port Nelson (source)

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