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|   Welcome to Turakina. Rangitikei. New Zealand.
in Artistic Welcome Signs Turakina is a small village in the western Rangitikei district with a Maori name and yet it has distinct Scottish feel to it. The welcome sign combines Maori and Scottish traditions, cleverly joining Maori designs with a Scottish tartan pattern. posted by:  Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/01/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryW7.4 km |  Historic Horse Water Trough. Turakina. New Zealand.
in Historic Upping Stones, Hitching Posts, and Carriage Blocks An historic horse water trough stands in a roadside park in this picturesque small town of Turakina. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
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|  St Martin's Church, Greatford. North Is. New Zealand.
in This Old Church Standing in the fields between the main trunk railway and the main road the charming St Martin's Church, built in 1882, is an enchanting sight from State Highway 1. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/28/2009 last visited: 08/10/2018 |
 view gallerySE15.1 km |  St Andrews Church Bell Tower - Bulls, New Zealand
in Bell Towers A small bell tower located behind St Andrews Anglican Church in Bulls. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/14/2010 last visited: 01/30/2016 |
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|  St Johns Anglican Church - Parish of Rangitikei, New Zealand
in Anglican and Episcopal Churches A beautiful old country church which contains the grave of Bishop Octavius Hadfield who came out to NZ as a young man and missionary not really expecting to live a long life yet living 91 years, married and had a family, many who are also buried here posted by: waiiti20 location: South Island, New Zealand date approved: 12/16/2016 last visited: 12/16/2016 |
 view gallerySE16.3 km |  Bulls Water Tower. Rangitikei. New Zealand.
in Water Towers Looking like a huge UFO, the Bulls water tower is a well known landmark near SH1 through the central North Island. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/18/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
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|  Marangai Blockhouse. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Military Installations The Marangai Blockhouse was built in the response to the growing threat from the Maori warrior chief and his army who were steadily advancing on the Wanganui from the Taranaki. It was designed to withstand a 24hr seige. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/08/2009 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryE18.8 km |  Latitude 40 South - Hunterville, North Island, New Zealand
in Great Lines of Earth A road sign informing motorists they have passed the 40 degrees South latitude. posted by: No Fixed Aboder location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/17/2011 last visited: 12/30/2022 |
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|  Mt Curl Trail 3. near Marton. New Zealand.
in Cycling Routes As part of the Gorges To Sea (gorgeous to see)Cycle Trails 1 to 4, the Mt Curl Trail 3 winds through countryside over scenic Mt Curl Road and into Marton. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/10/2011 last visited: 08/10/2011 |
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| Wheriko (Jericho) Anglican Church - Parewanui, New Zealand in This Old Church Te Wheriko (Jericho) Church at Parewanui was consecrated by the Reverend Richard Taylor in 1862. Taylor had been an Anglican missionary to the Maori population in the Whanganui and Rangitikei areas from 1843. posted by: waiiti20 location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 07/24/2016 last visited: 03/18/2024 |
 view gallerySE21.2 km |  Garden of Legs. Sanson. New Zealand.
in Junk Design Houses An interesting little house with some luscious-looking legs blooming in the front garden!
The legs have since been pruned a little, but all sorts of new things keep blossoming as time goes by. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/07/2008 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
 view gallerySE21.6 km |  1950 - Cornerstone on Church converted to Cafe. Sanson. New Zealand.
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones A corner stone on a converted church in Sanson is dated 1950. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/19/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
 view gallerySE22 km | St Thomas. Sanson. Rangitikei. New Zealand. in This Old Church The beautiful old Anglican church of St Thomas stands on the corner of Main Street, Sanson. There is a monthly service at 9.30am on the fourth Sunday and a Carol Service on Christmas Eve. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/19/2010 last visited: 07/23/2016 |
 view galleryNW23.8 km |  Durie Hill Memorial Tower Lookout. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in Look-Out Towers This Memorial Tower Lookout was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/15/2018 last visited: 11/15/2018 |
 view galleryNW23.8 km |  Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in World War I Memorials and Monuments This Memorial Tower was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/31/2008 last visited: 10/19/2015 |
 view galleryNW24 km | Bastia Hill Water Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Water Towers An historic landmark of the city of Wanganui, the 44.5 metre water tower stands high on Bastia Hill. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 08/06/2013 |
 view galleryNW24 km |  Durie Hill Elevator Shaft and Tunnel. Wanganui. New Zealand.
in New Zealand Historic Places The Durie Hill Elevator, built to provide transport to and from Durie Hill in Wanganui, is a rare and innovative example of public transport.
Built in 1919, it is the only earthbound elevator in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/30/2008 last visited: 01/31/2013 |
 view galleryNW24 km |  Waitaha Pa - Wanganui, New Zealand
in Maori Historic Sites Waitaha Pa was a heavily defended ridge-top pa occupied by Maori people possibly around 200 or more years ago. posted by: tmob location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/01/2016 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW24.3 km |  Bearing. Wanganui Riverside. New Zealand.
in Abstract Public Sculptures Carved into a huge stainless-steel sphere is a deep fissure that follows the route of the Whanganui River, a sculpture by David McCracken. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/09/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
 view galleryNW24.3 km |  P.S Waimarie - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Scenic Boat Rides The P.S Waimarie, a century paddle steamer, departs from Moutoa Quay for tours of the historically significant Whanganui River. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: 03/19/2013 |
 view galleryNW24.5 km |  High Flood Level - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in High Level Marks This high flood level mark on the pillar of the Victoria Street Bridge indicates the height of the Whanganui River on May 25, 1904. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW24.5 km |  Chronicle Glass Studio - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Ovens and Kilns The city of Wanganui is well recognized as a great home for artists and Chronicle Glass Studio is homebase for many world reknowned glass blowers. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW24.5 km |  Jolt Coffee House - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
in Independent Coffee Shops Jolt Coffee House is cool little independent shop where you're sure to get a great cup of brew every time! posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW24.6 km | 1883 - Tongariro Masonic Lodge, Wanganui in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones Masonic corner stone of old Lodge Tongariro 715 E.C., Bell Street, Wanganui posted by: Phronimos location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/10/2010 last visited: 01/01/2021 |
 view galleryNW24.8 km |  Lion Statue. Wanganui. North Is. New Zealand.
in Lion Statues This Lion statue situated in Queens Park is a memorial to the members of the Imperial and Volunteer Forces who gave their lives in defence of the settlement of Wanganui and was erected in 1891. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/11/2015 last visited: 03/11/2015 |
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