Turakirae Head
Turakirae Head is a promontory and scientific reserve on the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located at the western end of Palliser Bay, 20 kilometres southeast of Wellington, at the southern end of the Remutaka Range.Places of Interest
Highlights: Waimarara and Baring Head Lighthouse.
Baring Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.Turakirae Head
- Type: Point
- Category: landform
- Location: Lower Hutt City, Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-41.42828° or 41° 25′ 42″ south
Longitude
174.91019° or 174° 54′ 37″ east
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
4VCPHWC6+M3
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Breaker Bay and Moa Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Turakirae Head and Waimarara.
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Worth a closer look: Wellington and City.
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