Foley Creek

Foley Creek is a stream in Nelson, Nelson Bays. Foley Creek is situated nearby to the locality Kairuru, as well as near Sandy Bay.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ngārua Caves.

Ngārua Caves

Cave

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The Ngārua Caves are a series of limestone caves in the Tākaka Hill range south of Abel Tasman National Park. The caves are located close to Takaka Hill's summit, adjacent to State Highway 60 as it winds its way over the Takaka Hill between Motueka and Upper Takaka. Ngārua Caves is situated 2½ km northwest of Foley Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mārahau and Kaiteriteri.

Mārahau

Village

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Mārahau is a village in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. Mārahau is situated 7 km east of Foley Creek.

Kaiteriteri

Village

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Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the town of Motueka. Kaiteriteri is situated 7 km east of Foley Creek.

Riwaka

Village

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Riwaka is a small settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. It lies beside Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, five kilometres north of Motueka, and close to the mouth of the Riuwaka River. Riwaka is situated 8 km southeast of Foley Creek.

Foley Creek

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: Nelson, Nelson Bays, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-41.02825° or 41° 1′ 42″ south

Longitude

172.93017° or 172° 55′ 49″ east

Elevation

506 metres (1,660 feet)

Open location code

4VCJXWCJ+P3

GeoNames ID

6242423

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