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Sky Tower
328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.
15 km · about 25 min drive
Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania
Otara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pakuranga Heights, 17km from Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Otara is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 24,420, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Otara 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 Otara to your route.
The Ōtāhuhu power station was a power station site located in Ōtara, Auckland, New Zealand. Two plants operated on the site: Ōtāhuhu A (initially open cycle gas turbines, then synchronous compensation) and Ōtāhuhu B (a 404 MW combined cycle). A proposed third station, Ōtāhuhu C, was never built. The stations wereRead more
owned by Contact Energy.
The site was sold by Contact in 2016.
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Otara is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.9482 latitude, 174.8702 longitude.
Otara has a population of approximately 24,420 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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Full driving guide for New Zealand7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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New Zealand's largest zoo with native wildlife including kiwi alongside exotic species from around the globe.
16 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
The eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.
17 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Auckland's wild west coast surf beach, dominated by the iconic Lion Rock and powerful black-sand breakers.
36 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A vast black-sand beach beneath the Waitakere Ranges, where The Piano was filmed, with a waterfall in the bush behind the car park. Wilder and emptier than neighbouring Piha.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Around 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Motor racing circuit in north Waikato beside the Waikato Expressway, hosting national series and open track days.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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