Ruby Bay
Ruby Bay is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island. It is located between Māpua and Tasman on Te Mamaku / Ruby Bay. Ruby Bay was named after small 'rubies' found within the moutere gravel.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mapua and Bronte.
Mapua
Photo: Hollahollaholla03, Public domain.Bronte
Hamlet
Bronte, a locality in the Tasman District of New Zealand, lies between Richmond and Māpua. Bronte is situated 3½ km south of Ruby Bay.
Mahana
Locality
Mahana is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island. Mahana is situated 5 km southwest of Ruby Bay.
Ruby Bay
- Type: Village with 750 residents
- Description: locality in Tasman District, New Zealand
- Category: locality
- Location: Tasman District, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-41.23509° or 41° 14′ 6″ south
Longitude
173.08635° or 173° 5′ 11″ east
Population
750
Elevation
41 metres (135 feet)
Open location code
4VCMQ37P+XG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Maori to Turkish—“Ruby Bay” goes by many names.
- Maori: “Ruby Bay”
- Turkish: “Ruby Bay”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Matahua and Mahana.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Chaytor Reserve and Ruby Bay Lookout.
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