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Discover Washdyke
Washdyke in Timaru District (Canterbury) is a place in New Zealand about 277 mi (or 447 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.
Current time in Washdyke is now 09:24 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports near Washdyke, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Timaru Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Dunedin, Greymouth, Invercargill and Richmond. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F
Morning Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
Evening Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Night Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 59% |
Air Pressure | 999 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Friday, 1st of November 2024
16°C (61 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 2nd of November 2024
16°C (61 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 3rd of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Glendeer B&B Lodge
Ashbury Park Motel
Elizabeth Court Bed & Breakfast
Parklands Motor Lodge
Homestead Lodge Motel
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
The Grosvenor
Anchor Motel - Hostel
ASPIRE AVENUE MOTOR LODGE
ASURE ASHLEY MOTOR LODGE
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Duodenal Cancer Day 2 - Ron E Bishop timaru NZ
How to cure a rare cancer using the law of attraction including the body mind and spirit.
Pig Hunting in Waimate forest : Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
Waimate Forest in the South Island of New Zealand is the home of some very intelligent looking wild pork.
Philip Wareing log transport full version ; Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
This video is the full version of a 4 part series of video clips taken on Tuesday 5 november 2013 to promote the Transport operation of Philip Wareing Ltd cartage contractors of Methven. Copies...
Geraldine Quick Tour - Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
This quick tour covers all the commercial area and businesses in Geraldine in the South Island of New Zealand. Donations received by Timaru Tourist Promotions Ltd will cover the costs of promoting...
Harmer Earthmoving & Logging Full Version - Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
This video is the full version of a 3 part video showing a logging operation in a wind blown pine plantation in Mid Canterbury South Island New Zealand Jon Harmer is refusing to pay the camera...
Sunday Sermon Fear Grief & Depression - Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
Another Sunday Sermon by Ron E Bishop a New Zealand Teacher and Preacher. This video is designed to uplift inspire and give hope to anyone who may be suffering from fear grief or depression.
Wynne Raymond upsets Ronnie B - Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
They have all had a turn of upsetting NZ Promoter and Motivator Ron E Bishop and all have failed. On this video Ron lashes back at a former Mayor of Timaru Wynne Raymond after he phoned him...
Philip Wareing Log Transport part 4 : Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
Leaving the Waimate Forest and travelling back to Primeport Timaru with a load of logs ready for exporting overseas on a ship The men did a bit of pig hunting on the way.
Philip Wareing log transport part 3 : Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
Peeling cutting and loading the logs onto a Philip Wareing log truck Loading the logs and watching the men at work on the skid at the Waimate forest. This video is a must to watch for anyone...
Topcut Firewood Part 2 Cutting & Splitting - Ron E Bishop Timaru NZ
This video shows how the firewood is cut from the logs and split then the loaded onto the delivery truck.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Washdyke
Washdyke is an industrial suburb in the north of Timaru, in south Canterbury, New Zealand. State Highway 1 passes through Washdyke on the way north out of the city. The northern terminus of State Highway 8 is in Washdyke. Washdyke is home of Timaru's horse racetrack, which is named for the suburb's most famous former resident, champion racehorse Phar Lap. The Main South Line railway passes through Washdyke, and it was formerly the location of a railway junction.
Grantlea Downs School
Grantlea Downs School is a primary school in Timaru, New Zealand, and it started in 1959. In 2004 they merged with Seadown School and Grantlea with the new title Grantlea Downs. In 2006-2007 a new hall was built which has a bigger staffroom, offices and meeting room. The Principal of Grantlea Downs is Dave Hawkey since 1997. 50th Jubilee was held at the school in Easter 2009.
Mountainview High School
Moutainview High School is a co-educational state high school in Timaru, New Zealand. The school runs from year nine to thirteen. The school had a roll of 547 students in 2007; around 40 are International students.
New Zealand State Highway 78
State Highway 78 is a New Zealand State Highway connecting central Timaru with its port. It holds the record for New Zealand's shortest State Highway, with a length of just under 1000 metres.
New Zealand State Highway 93
State Highway 93 is a New Zealand State Highway connecting the Southland township of Mataura with the Western Otago town of Clinton. This provides a slightly quicker route between the cities of Dunedin and Invercargill, as it bypasses the town of Gore. It is roughly 43.2 km long.
New Zealand State Highway 71
State Highway 71 (SH 71) is a New Zealand State Highway connecting Kaiapoi/Christchurch with Rangiora.
Aorangi Oval
Aorangi Oval (also known as the South Canterbury Athletic Club Ground) is a cricket ground in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1881 when South Canterbury played the touring Australians. List A cricket was first held there in the 1980/81 Shell Cup when Canterbury played Wellington. To date the ground has held a total of fifteen List A matches.