Hector and Ngakawau

Hector and Ngakawau are two lightly populated settlements located at the mouth of the in the region of New Zealand. Both settlements are situated on State Highway 67 between and .
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  • Type: Locality with 201 residents
  • Description: conurbation of two localities in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Hector”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Mangatini Falls.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall, which is situated 3 km east of Hector and Ngakawau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stockton and Millerton.

Locality
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is a former settlement in the northwestern… is situated 3 km south of Hector and Ngakawau.

Hamlet
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is a small settlement in the northwestern… is situated 3½ km south of Hector and Ngakawau.

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is the first small town north of Westport…

Hector and Ngakawau

Latitude
-41.6° or 41° 36′ south
Longitude
171.88333° or 171° 53′ east
Population
201
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
4VCH9VXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
2190106
Wiki­data ID
Q16892184
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Hector and Ngakawau” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Hector and Ngakawau”
  • French: “Hector et Ngakawau”
  • Turkish: “Hector and Ngakawau”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Hector and Ngakawau.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Crane Cliff and Rome Ridge.

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Worth a closer look: Westport and Greymouth.

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