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National Transport & Toy Museum
Eclectic collection of vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia in New Zealand's sunny Nelson region.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Nelson Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Atawhai is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nelson, 44km from Takaka Hill Road.
Atawhai is a town located in Nelson Region, New Zealand. With a population of 2,890, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Atawhai sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atawhai to your route.
Atawhai is a suburb of Nelson, on the South Island of New Zealand. It lies north of Nelson and is the location of Wakapuaka Cemetery, a burial place since 1861. It also has a coastline on Nelson Haven and access to Boulder Bank via State Highway 6.
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Atawhai is located in Nelson Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.2333 latitude, 173.3167 longitude.
Atawhai has a population of approximately 2,890 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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museum
Eclectic collection of vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia in New Zealand's sunny Nelson region.
9 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
New Zealand's most winding main highway climbs a marble mountain to reach Golden Bay on the South Island's northern tip.
44 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Golden sand beaches, turquoise bays, and lush coastal forest on New Zealand's South Island.
46 km · about 55 min drive
coastal drive
Winding 35 km sealed road between Picton and Havelock hugging the Marlborough Sounds, with numerous bays and lookout pull-offs.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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