Balclutha
in Clutha District of Otago, New Zealand
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Dunedin Airport (30 mi) - Invercargill Airport (70 mi)
- Alexandra Airport (73 mi)
- Ryans Creek Aerodrome (91 mi)
- Queenstown International Airport (97 mi)
- Wanaka Airport (107 mi)
- Oamaru Airport (108 mi)
- Pukaki Airport (139 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -46.234 and 169.750 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -46° 14' 2" and E 169° 45' 0"
- 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: 11:34 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:51 am and 9:01 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 43.275 and -8.988 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Corme-Aldea - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
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 Balclutha
Balclutha in Clutha District (Otago) with it's 4,441 habitants is a town located in New Zealand about 424 mi (or 682 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital town.
Time in Balclutha is now 11:34 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Balclutha. The closest airport in New Zealand is Dunedin Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dunedin, Invercargill, Christchurch, Greymouth and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F
| Morning Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 5% |
| Air Humidity | 94% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
13°C (55 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
12°C (54 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
13°C (55 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Videos from this area
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My Kiwi Adventure Pt. 5: Racing the Clutha River
The 2013 World Jet Boat Racing Marathon in NZ. This is my story from day 1 and 2... mostly 2. During the criterium, or circuit race in Balclutha, Gord and Chris have their big moment, which...
balclutha sunset
300 photos put together any other ideas for a learner photographer.
Kaitangata
On day one of the Geography Group field trip early 2008 we explored the former Kaitangata Locomotive storage site. Closed in the sixties this railway once served the local coal mine. Looking...
Nugget point light house awesome day
We had a car drive to nugget point.
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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.
Balclutha Aerodrome
Balclutha Aerodrome is a small airport 0.5 Nautical Miles (1 km) southeast of Balclutha township on the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand. The aerodrome is operated by and is home to the South Otago Aero Club. The aerodrome is popular with model aircraft enthusiasts and glider pilots.
South Otago High School
South Otago High School is situated in Balclutha, Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest school in the South Otago region. The country's second longest river, the Clutha River, marks the northeastern boundary of the School's grounds. The school has a strong rivalry with the smaller but older Tokomairiro High School in the neighbouring town of Milton. Links with the past at the school include a stand of oak trees, which dominate the school's grounds.
Finegand, New Zealand
Finegand is a locality in the South Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. Named after Finegand, Scotland, it is situated on the Clutha River south of Balclutha. Other nearby settlements include Otanomomo and Waitepeka to the south and Kakapuaka to the northwest.
Balclutha Road Bridge
The Balclutha Road Bridge, which spans the Clutha River in Balclutha, South Otago, New Zealand, is one of the best-known road bridges in New Zealand's South Island. The bridge is often simply known as "The Clutha Bridge", despite the fact that there are numerous bridges across the country's second longest river. Built between 1933 and 1935, this bowstring bridge was designed by W. L.
Stirling, New Zealand
Stirling is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, approximately 5 km from Balclutha.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Baile Chluaidh
