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Maoribank

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Maoribank

Maoribank is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Riverstone Terraces, 32km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Maoribank is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 3,640, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Maoribank 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 Maoribank to your route.

About Maoribank

Maoribank is a suburb of Upper Hutt, located 2–3 km east-northeast of the city centre. It was predominantly developed between 1950-1970. It is located at the base of the Eastern Hutt Valley Hills, on a slight incline. Maoribank can be accessed from SH2 by exiting at either Mangaroa Hill Road or Moeraki Road. It is

Read more bordered by Timberlea by following Norana Road up the hill to the northeast, Brown Owl by crossing SH2, and Clouston Park to the southwest by crossing Mangaroa Hill Road. The Mangaroa Valley can be accessed by traversing Mangaroa Hill Road over the Mangaroa Hill in the Eastern Hutt Valley Hills. While there are no shops in Maoribank, residents have access to a service station and small shopping centre in neighbouring Brown Owl. The shops in Central Upper Hutt are only 2 to 3 km away.

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Where is Maoribank located?

Maoribank is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.1083 latitude, 175.0902 longitude.

What is the population of Maoribank?

Maoribank has a population of approximately 3,640 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
3,640
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.1083, 175.0902

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Maoribank

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Maoribank

  • 32 kmMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Maoribank.

Brown Owl

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 3,770

Totara Park

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 2,890

Birchville

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 3,840

Riverstone Terraces

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 1,930

Wallaceville

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,590

Upper Hutt

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 47,400

Heretaunga

🇳🇿 New Zealand

7 km awayPop. 2,520

Heretaunga

🇳🇿 New Zealand

7 km awayPop. 2,520

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