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Maupuia

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Maupuia

Maupuia is worth a stop: 2km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Maupuia is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,490, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Maupuia 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 Maupuia to your route.

About Maupuia

Maupuia on the Miramar Peninsula is an eastern suburb of Wellington to the north-west of Miramar. Developed in the 1970s, it is in the Eastern Ward. The northern part of the peninsula, sometimes known as Crawford, includes Maupuia Park, the former Wellington Prison (also known as Mount Crawford Prison) and at the

Read more tip of the peninsula on Point Halswell the Massey Memorial, the mausoleum of former prime minister William Massey. Shelly Bay on the west side of the peninsula is a former military (navy and air force) base and is proposed to be developed for housing. Other bays on the west side of the peninsula are Karaka Bay, Shark Bay, Mahanga Bay and Kau Bay.

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Where is Maupuia located?

Maupuia is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.3035 latitude, 174.8201 longitude.

What is the population of Maupuia?

Maupuia has a population of approximately 1,490 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,490
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.3035, 174.8201

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 Maupuia

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

2 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Southward Car Museum

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Maupuia

  • Right hereMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.
  • 74 kmQueen Charlotte DriveWinding 35 km sealed road between Picton and Havelock hugging the Marlborough Sounds, with numerous bays and lookout pull-offs.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Maupuia.

Karaka Bays

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 1,580

Roseneath

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 1,820

Hataitai

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 5,620

Mount Victoria

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 4,820

Oriental Bay

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 1,450

Seatoun

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,440

Kilbirnie

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 4,860

Strathmore Park

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,910

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