racetrack
Teretonga Park
The southernmost motor racing circuit in the world, near Invercargill on New Zealand's South Island, running since 1957 in wind-scoured coastal farmland.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Southland, New Zealand · Oceania
Gladstone is worth a stop: 9km from Teretonga Park.
Gladstone is a town located in Southland, New Zealand. With a population of 2,520, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Gladstone 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 Gladstone to your route.
Prestonville is a suburb and industrial area in the New Zealand city of Invercargill.
The area is low-lying and at risk from flooding and sea level rise.
In 1984, Waihopai River burst its banks, inundating Prestonville "like a tidal wave". It caused major flooding in Prestonville and other suburbs, leading to propertyRead more
damage, homelessness and job losses. Flood banks were installed to prevent further floods.
In the 1980s, a 24-hour aluminium processing plant was established in Prestonville to support the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter. Locals successfully campaigned to limit the site's operating hours to 6am to 10pm due to the loud noise it created. The factory closed in 1994.
In 2018, Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigated a series of suspicious fires in Prestonville and other parts of the city.
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Gladstone is located in Southland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -46.3884 latitude, 168.3501 longitude.
Gladstone has a population of approximately 2,520 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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Full driving guide for New Zealand2 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
The southernmost motor racing circuit in the world, near Invercargill on New Zealand's South Island, running since 1957 in wind-scoured coastal farmland.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
The southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island, marked by a battered AA signpost, where the roaring forties have bent the macrocarpa trees permanently sideways.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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