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Parawa

Parawa is a locality in Southland, New Zealand, on State Highway 6, 5 km southwest of and immediately north of mountain. Its name is a corruption of Paiherewao, what Maori called the mountain.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athol.

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is a small town in Southland, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 6, 55 km south of , halfway between and on the Southern Scenic Route. is situated 4½ km northeast of Parawa.

Parawa

Latitude
-45.5419° or 45° 32′ 31″ south
Longitude
168.53484° or 168° 32′ 5″ east
Elevation
276 metres (906 feet)
Open location code
4V6CFG5M+6W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6594394578
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
6204865
Wiki­data ID
Q2051922
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parawa Creek Bridge and Conservation Area - Mataura River, Athol.

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