Upokongaro
in Wanganui District of Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-39.867 and 175.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -39° 52' 0" and E 175° 7' 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: 12:08 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.840 and -4.826 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
El Membrillo
References
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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 Upokongaro

Upokongaro in Wanganui District (Manawatu-Wanganui) is a town located in New Zealand about 100 mi (or 161 km) north of Wellington, the country's capital town.

Time in Upokongaro is now 12:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Upokongaro, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Wanganui Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tongariro National Park in a distance of 83 mi (or 134 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Wellington, Napier and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Rutland Arms Inn

Address
6,2 mi
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street
4500 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Address
3,1 mi
460 Somme Parade
4500 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Address
5,3 mi
143 Anzac Parade
4500 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A bit of New York in Whanganui HOME STAY

Address
5,7 mi
95A Anzac Parade
4500 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Astral Motel

Address
5,8 mi
46 Somme Parade
5001 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Braemar House - Hostel

Address
5,9 mi
2 Plymouth St
4500 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riverview Motel

Address
5,9 mi
14 Somme Parade
5001 Wanganui
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Methodical & Hypnotic; KiwiRail's Harsco Tamper In Wanganui East

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 25:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) A track tamper and ballast regulator work along a short stretch of the 'Marton - New Plymouth Line' beside the old East Town Railway Workshops in Wanganui. On the morning of...


DC's In Difficulty In Wanganui

Published: December 18, 2014
Length: 59:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) Dc 4191 has derailed at East Town yard leaving its mate 4041 to go on alone and nearly get stuck hauling train 516 from Castlecliff CT. Dc's 4191 & 4041 were on the Wanganui...


DL Clearance Run On Wanganui & Castlecliff Branches

Published: July 02, 2013
Length: 48:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) This video records the first visit of a new 'DL' class locomotive into Wanganui township. MTT28 was a 'Mechanical Test Train' that arrived at East Town from Palmerston North...


'Wings Over Steam' - Wanganui Vintage Weekend 2015

Published: January 18, 2015
Length: 05:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) Ab 663 hauls a railway excursion from Wanganui to Kai Iwi across the Aramoho bridge, while PS Waimarie & MV Adventurer II flounder around in the river below. Up above, a tiger...


Overhead Installation Work Begins On Wanganui's TramLine

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 51:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand). Power company contractors and Tramways Wanganui Trust members have installed the cantilevered cantenary arms and support wires that will be part of the heritage tramlines electrical...


FlashMob Haka at the Wanganui Markets (Bad Angle)

Published: September 10, 2011
Length: 00:58 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: bringbackhoseagear

FlashMob Haka at the Wanganui Markets 11:30am 10/09/11.


Crew Training Begins On Wanganui's No'12

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 11:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) The 'Tramways Wanganui Trust' has begun training its new vollunteers to become the conductors and drivers of the restored number 12 car. About twelve vollunteers have signed...


The First Powered Run For Wanganui's No'12 Tramcar!

Published: January 18, 2014
Length: 53:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) It has been 63 years since a tramcar has travelled along a length of electrified line in Whanganui. This is the first proper test run of the restored number 12 and it's new line,...


Hi everyone from Wanganui

Published: April 17, 2009
Length: 38:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PureNZHaveYourSay

This is us, in Wanganui. We just found this thingy that lets us say hi to you all. please send cash. for noodles.


Up Goes The Copper Conductor On Wanganui's Tramline!

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 46:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mark Seconi

(New Zealand) The construction of the new heritage tramline attraction that links Wanganui's Information Centre with the Whanganui riverboat 'PS Waimarie' wharf, has progressed along very well...


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