Nightcaps

Nightcaps is a town in the Southland region of New Zealand's . It is suggested that Nightcaps got its name either from the snow that is often seen on the Takitimu Mountains, or when early settlers observed fog on the hills known as the Nobbles.
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  • Type: Village with 306 residents
  • Description: locality in Southland District, Southland Region, New Zealand
  • Also known as: Nightcaps Town District” and “Nightcaps, New Zealand

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wairio and Wreys Bush.

Hamlet
is a town in the Southland region of New Zealand's . The population was 942 in the 2013 census. This was an increase of 33 people since the 2006 Census. is situated 3 km south of Nightcaps.

Hamlet
is a town near and 8 minutes' drive from Nightcaps, Southland, New Zealand. is situated 7 km southeast of Nightcaps.

Village
is a town in the Southland region of New Zealand's , 65 kilometres northwest of and 25 kilometres west of . is situated 7 km northwest of Nightcaps.

Nightcaps

Latitude
-45.97044° or 45° 58′ 14″ south
Longitude
168.03114° or 168° 1′ 52″ east
Population
306
Elevation
182 metres (597 feet)
Open location code
4V6C22HJ+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1005301801
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
2186091
Wiki­data ID
Q7033773
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Nightcaps” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Nightcaps
  • French: Nightcaps
  • Malay: Nightcaps
  • Polish: Nightcaps
  • Silesian: Nightcaps
  • Turkish: Nightcaps

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tinkertown and Opio.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nightcaps Volunteer Fire Brigade and Takitimu Primary School.

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