Hororata
in Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.533 and 171.950 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 31' 59" and E 171° 56' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:53 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 8:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.533 and -8.067 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Sadurnino
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Hororata

Hororata in Selwyn District (Canterbury) is located in New Zealand about 212 mi (or 341 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hororata is now 12:53 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Hororata, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Ashburton Aerodrome in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson and Dunedin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Scattered clouds, strong breeze.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, strong breeze.

Videos from this area

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Jet Boating Rakaia River Up to the Gorge

Published: January 04, 2015
Length: 32:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bryn Hetrick

See Title Thanks to James Tuirirangi and his boat "Dripping Wet"


Running a Ground in New Jet Boat Rakaia River NZ

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 11:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bryn Hetrick

Description At the Rakaia River, Testing new jet boat we take a wrong turn and give the hull a rock sliding test.


HD I.Nation 2009 March 21st & 22nd Whitecliffs Feature

Published: March 13, 2009
Length: 17:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iNationNZ

On March 21st and 22nd I.Nation and central Records bring you the outdoor event of 2009 I.Nation 08 was a huge success, quoted "THE OUTDOORPARTY OF THE YEAR" (NZ Musician Magazine).


Busy bee on the apple tree

Published: October 12, 2014
Length: 17:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iTSBees

The apple trees in Hororata are beginning to blossom and the bees are taking advantage of the honey flow starting. #iphoneonly.


Down Under Scooter Run To West Coast SI NZ

Published: May 28, 2012
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: marendpost

250 scooter motorcade raising funds for Cancer Society. The second Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari from Christchurch to Hokitika. Departed Christchurch 8:00am to arrive 5:00pm.


Mazda Rx7 Batman Rally Car - 2009 Coalgate rallysprint

Published: July 09, 2010
Length: 15:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AlMarshRotorsport

Finshed 1st in 2WD class and in top 10 overall. 1997 Mazda Rx7 FD3S, 13bpp N/A, 6 speed sequential gearbox Was also winner of 2008 New Zealand Silver Fern Marathon Rally.


A tour of our home build in New Zealand

Published: June 24, 2018
Length: 01:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gary Mcconnachie

Timber frame is up and the roof is on 24/06/18 bricks and windows are up next.


Building our home in New Zealand - Week 1

Published: May 20, 2018
Length: 32:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gary Mcconnachie

Building our first house in Whitecliffs, New Zealand with A1 homes. Week 1 - Foundations have been dug, house marked out and hardfill added. 15/05/2018.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Hororata

Hororata is a small settlement at the northwestern edge of the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 15 kilometres southwest of Darfield, five kilometres south of Glentunnel, and 50 kilometres west of Christchurch, on the banks of the Hororata River. Hororata sustained some damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake of 4 September 2010. The settlement's most prominent building, the Anglican church of St.

Located at -43.5333, 171.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Selwyn District, Populated places in New Zealand

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