Wakatu
in Nelson, New Zealand

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  • Founders Park (amusement park, (9.555 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:24 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
41.314 and -6.747 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Figueira
References
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Explore Wakatu

The district Wakatu of in Nelson is located in New Zealand about 80 mi west of Wellington, the country's capital.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Woodstock Suite

Address
9.549,9 mi
79 Covent drive
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ambleside Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Address
9.551,9 mi
237 Annesbrook Drive
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beaches Nelson

Address
9.552,8 mi
71 Tahunanui Drive
7001 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Saxton Lodge

Address
9.549,7 mi
103 Saxton Rd East
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Te Puna Wai Lodge

Address
9.553,7 mi
24 Richardson Street, Britannia Heights
7010 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco Apartments

Address
9.551,0 mi
6 Point Road Monaco PO Box 2369, Stoke
7011 NELSON
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Boutique Motel

Address
9.550,6 mi
559 Main Road Stoke
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Castles Motel

Address
9.552,8 mi
44 Tahunanui Drive
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Address
9.554,0 mi
42 Mount Avenue
3546 Beachville,Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tudor Lodge Motel

Address
9.552,8 mi
52 Tahunanui Drive
7011 Nelson
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 8:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


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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.

The Grampians, New Zealand

The Grampians are a set of prominent hills forming the southeast backdrop of Nelson, reaching 390 metres high. Frequented by locals and tourists alike, they are covered in a myriad of tracks ranging from leisurely strolls to relatively taxing steep inclines. Entry points to this recreational area are from Van Diemen Street, Collingwood Street, and Broughham Street. A TV transmitter at the top is visible from most of Nelson.

Located at -41.298, 173.28 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.552 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of New Zealand, Geography of the Nelson Region, Visitor attractions in the Nelson Region

Anglican Diocese of Nelson

The Diocese of Nelson is one of the thirteen dioceses and hui amorangi of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The Diocese covers the top part of the South Island of New Zealand, which is mostly the area north of a line drawn from Greymouth to Kaikoura. The diocese was founded in 1858 and the seat of the Bishop is at Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson. On 5 February 2007, while in a wheelchair, http://www. anglicanchurch. co. nz/Latest-News/Richard-Ellena-ordained.

Located at -41.271, 173.286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in 1858, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Anglican dioceses in New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

Trafalgar Park, Nelson

Trafalgar Park is a large sports ground within the heart of the city of Nelson, in New Zealand's South Island. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000, following upgrades completed for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It takes its name from the Battle of Trafalgar. It is one of the home grounds for Air New Zealand NPC rugby team the Tasman Makos. The other is Lansdowne Park, Blenheim. Trafalgar Park is also used by the Central Districts Cricket Association.

Located at -41.2669, 173.283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Nelson, New Zealand, Sports venues in New Zealand, Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Defunct cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Nelson Region

Nayland College

Nayland College is a coeducational secondary school which is located in Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand. It is one of two secondary schools in Nelson which are coeducational. Notable features of the college include its well-regarded student produced newspaper and biennial musical productions. The school was officially opened on February 3, 1966.

Located at -41.3056, 173.233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.551 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson College for Girls

Nelson College for Girls is a single-sex state school in Nelson, New Zealand. Established in 1883, it has close ties with Nelson College and has a private Preparatory School. Nelson College for Girls was one of the highest rankings school in the Nelson region for NCEA with an average of 71% of Year 13 students achieved NCEA Level 3 in 2005. (This compares with a National average of 51.2% and Decile 7 Girls' schools - 68.9%) The boarding house, Clarice Johnstone House is headed by Mrs.

Located at -41.2791, 173.282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.553 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1883, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Nelson, New Zealand

McCashins Brewery

McCashin's Brewery is a microbrewery based in Nelson, New Zealand. It was founded in 1981 by former All Black and farmer Terry McCashin. Terry has been credited with starting the micro-brewery renaissance in New Zealand. Prior to opening McCashin's Brewery in 1981 there were only two breweries in New Zealand: New Zealand Breweries and Dominion Breweries. Today, Nelson alone has 11 breweries. McCashin's Brewery is housed in the Rochdale Cider factory.

Located at -41.3187, 173.225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.550 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beer and breweries in New Zealand, Kirin Group

Nelson Central School

Nelson Central School is a state primary contributing school located in the inner city of Nelson at the top of the South Island of New Zealand teaching children of both genders aged 5 to 11 years. At the end of 2006 the board of trustees consisted of five elected parent representatives, the Principal and the staff representative. Currently the chairman is Geoff Clark. For the school year ended in December 2006, the school roll opened with 389 students and closed with 419.

Located at -41.2774, 173.288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand, Schools in Nelson, New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1878, Primary schools in New Zealand

Nelson Airport, New Zealand

Nelson Airport is an airport in Nelson, New Zealand. Approximately 1.2 million passengers and visitors are said to use the airport terminal annually. Total passenger numbers for the 2011 financial year were 758,250. This represents passenger growth of approximately 11% on the previous year. Its currently the sixth busiest airport in New Zealand by passenger traffic. Construction of Nelson Airport commenced in 1937.

Located at -41.2983, 173.221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.552 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is a New Zealand public Tertiary Education Institution. The main campuses are in Nelson and Blenheim, South Island, New Zealand. It has been providing tertiary education in the Nelson-Marlborough region since 1904. NMIT's yearly enrollment is around 3,600 equivalent full-time students, locally, nationally and internationally. The region's economy includes New Zealand's largest concentration of fisheries, wine and aquaculture.

Located at -41.2746, 173.289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vocational education in New Zealand, Education in the Marlborough Region, Buildings and structures in the Marlborough Region, Nelson, New Zealand, Blenheim, New Zealand, Education in the Nelson Region

World of Wearable Art

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand, opened in October 2001. It is a tourist attraction. The building is on 95 Quarantine Road and the museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Located at -41.2983, 173.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.552 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums established in 2001, Automobile museums in New Zealand, Art museums and galleries in New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand, Wearable art, 2001 establishments in New Zealand, Museums in the Nelson Region, Fashion museums

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson

Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand with seating for 350 people. It is 58 metres in length and 27 metres wide. The tower is 35 metres high.

Located at -41.276, 173.284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anglican cathedrals in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand, Visitor attractions in the Nelson Region

Stoke Railway Station

Stoke railway station was a single-platform provincial railway station serving the town of Stoke, south of Nelson in New Zealand’s South Island. It was one of 25 stations on the Nelson Section, and existed from 1876 to 1955. Facilities at the station included a small wooden station building, a thirty-one wagon loop, a loading bank and stockyards.

Located at -41.3122, 173.231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.551 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct railway stations in New Zealand, Rail transport in Nelson, New Zealand, Railway stations opened in 1876, Railway stations closed in 1955, Disused railway stations in Suffolk, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1865, Railway stations closed in 1967, Beeching closures in England

Freezing Works Railway Station

The Nelson Freezing Company’s works between Stoke and Richmond in the Tasman district of New Zealand’s South Island were a major source of traffic for the Nelson Section from 1909 to 1955. This was a freight-only station, with no passenger facilities ever being located at this site. Facilities at this station included a twenty-three wagon loop, stockyards, an unloading ramp and a private siding that ended beside the freezer chamber.

Located at -41.3287, 173.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.549 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct railway stations in New Zealand, Rail transport in Nelson, New Zealand, Railway stations opened in 1909, Railway stations closed in 1955

Nelson Provincial Museum

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson region's history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families. This museum holds over 1.4 million items of interest, collected during the past 160 years.

Located at -41.2745, 173.283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local museums in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand, History of the Nelson Region, Museums in the Nelson Region, Art museums and galleries in New Zealand

Bays Brewery

Bays Brewery is a microbrewery located in Nelson, New Zealand established in December 1993.

Located at -41.2955, 173.241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.552 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beer and breweries in New Zealand

Garin College

Garin College, Nelson is an integrated, co-ed day and boarding secondary school located in Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand. The college is Nelson's first catholic college. It was founded in 2002 to serve the Catholic community in, especially, Nelson, Golden Bay and Marlborough. The college first opened on the 28th of January 2002. The college is named after Father Antoine Marie Garin (1810–1889) who was the founding pastor of the Catholic Church in Nelson.

Located at -41.3357, 173.205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.549 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 2002, Buildings and structures in Nelson, New Zealand, Schools in Nelson, New Zealand, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand, Boarding schools in New Zealand, 2002 establishments in New Zealand

Maitai River

The Maitai River is a river of the north of New Zealand's South Island. It flows west through hill country to the west of the Bryant Range before passing through the city of Nelson, reaching Tasman Bay at Nelson Haven. The Maitai River is home to the Maitai River Dam which is the main water supply for Nelson City.

Located at -41.2667, 173.283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Nelson Region

John Chapman Andrew

John Chapman Andrew (9 March 1822 – 7 December 1907) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.

Located at -41.3127, 173.235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.551 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Independent MPs of New Zealand, Members of New Zealand provincial councils, New Zealand farmers, University of New Zealand faculty, People from Whitby, 1822 births, 1907 deaths, Nelson College faculty

Trafalgar Centre

The Trafalgar Centre is a multipurpose events centre located in Nelson, New Zealand. The stadium was built in 1972 and opened in 1973. The main stadium holds up to 2,460 people. It can be used as two tennis courts or four basketball courts.

Located at -41.2678, 173.279 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in New Zealand, Netball venues in New Zealand

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is a 715 hectare mainland “ecological island” sanctuary located in Nelson, New Zealand. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust was established in 2004 with the intent of restoring the local populations of pre-European flora and fauna which have been ravaged by introduced mammalian predators. Invasion by introduced weeds also poses a threat. The sanctuary may also be used in the future as a site where endangered species from elsewhere in New Zealand may be protected.

Located at -41.3152, 173.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.551 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nature reserves in New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand, Wildlife sanctuaries of New Zealand, Protected areas of the Nelson Region

Botanical Gardens, Nelson

Botanical Gardens is a cricket ground in Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand, and is located close to the trigonometrical 'Centre of New Zealand'. The first recorded cricket match held on the ground came in January 1873 when Nelson played Auckland. The ground later held a first-class match when Nelson played Wellington on 31 December 1883, which Nelson won by 39 runs.

Located at -41.2739, 173.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Nelson Region

Saxton Oval

Saxton Oval (also known as Saxton Field) is a cricket ground in Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand. Constructed by the Nelson Cricket Association following their move from Trafalgar Park, it was constructed at a cost of $3.8 million. The Oval is part of a wider sports complex which also offers athletics, association football, field hockey and softball facilities. The ground was first used by Central Districts in a Twenty20 match in the 2009–10 HRV Cup against Canterbury.

Located at -41.331, 173.213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.549 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Softball venues, Association football venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Nelson Region

Victory Square, Nelson

Victory Square is a cricket ground in Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand. The first recorded cricket match held on the ground came in December 1862 when Nelson played Wellington. First-class cricket was first played there in February 1875 when Nelson played Wellington. Nelson played six further first-class matches at the ground between 1875 and 1887. First-class cricket is no longer played there, but cricket is still played there by Wakatu Cricket Club.

Located at -41.2807, 173.271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.553 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Nelson Region

Arrow Rock, New Zealand

Arrow Rock (also Fifeshire Rock) is a small island in Tasman Bay, off the coast of Nelson, New Zealand. There is a narrow channel between the rock and Haulashore Island. Situated within Nelson Harbour, Arrow Rock was site of the Fifeshire wreck in 1842, which gave the rock is secondary name. There are a number of Spotted Shags who live on the rock.

Located at -41.2682, 173.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

Haulashore Island

Haulashore Island is a small island in Tasman Bay, near Nelson, New Zealand. Formed in 1901, it was at one time a part of Boulder Bank. There is a narrow channel between the island and Arrow Rock. The 0.5 hectares island has had rabbits since its formation; ferrets were released on the island in the 1960s to control the rabbit population.

Located at -41.2688, 173.258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9.554 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand

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