Pākawau

Pākawau is a small coastal settlement located in close to the northernmost tip of the of New Zealand, between and .
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: locality in Tasman District, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Pakawau”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ferntown and Gibbstown.

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a locality, which is situated 8 km south of Pākawau.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 9 km south of Pākawau.

is the only town of size beyond , in , in the northwest corner of 's . At the height of the Victorian gold rush, was proposed as the capital of New Zealand.

Pākawau

Latitude
-40.59804° or 40° 35′ 53″ south
Longitude
172.68723° or 172° 41′ 14″ east
Elevation
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
4VFJCM2P+QV
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Maori to Turkish—“Pākawau” goes by many names.
  • Maori: “Pākawau”
  • Turkish: “Pākawau”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pakawau and Totara Avenue Recreation Reserve.

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