Kawarau Gorge
Kawarau Gorge is a gorge in New Zealand and has an elevation of 229 metres. Kawarau Gorge is situated nearby to the locality Bannockburn, as well as near the hamlet Ripponvale.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Bannockburn
Village
Bannockburn is a small historic gold mining town located outside of Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. The area was first made known as a rich alluvial gold field and was mined extensively in the 1860s. Bannockburn is situated 2½ km south of Kawarau Gorge.
Cromwell
Cromwell, originally known as "The Junction", is a town in central Otago, New Zealand. It sits right at the confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers, on the South Island.
Lowburn
Hamlet
Lowburn is a small settlement in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the shores of the man-made Lake Dunstan, which was formed by the building of the Clyde Dam. Lowburn is situated 9 km northeast of Kawarau Gorge.
Kawarau Gorge
- Type: Gorge with an elevation of 229 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-45.06667° or 45° 4′ south
Longitude
169.15° or 169° 9′ east
Elevation
229 metres (751 feet)
Open location code
4V6FW4MX+8X
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