Jerusalem
New Zealand · Manawatu-WanganuiNZ
Settlement in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Jerusalem, named for the Biblical Jerusalem, is a settlement 66 kilometres (41 mi) up the Whanganui River from Whanganui, New Zealand. Originally called Patiarero, it was one of the largest settlements on the Whanganui River in the 1840s with several hundred Ngāti Hau inhabitants of the iwi Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi. Unlike other Whanganui River settlements given transliterated place names by Reverend Richard Taylor in the 1850s, Jerusalem is usually referred to using the English version of its name. It grew into several small settlements, including Roma and Peterehama, founded by the remains of Taylor's congregation after the majority converted to Catholicism when a Roman Catholic mission was built in 1854.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,155
- Coordinates
- -39.550, 175.067
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 227 m
Overview of Jerusalem
Set in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, Jerusalem is a tiny locality. It counts about 1,155 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Jerusalem is strongest on water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Jerusalem
Water Sports in Jerusalem
(3)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jerusalem.
Culture in Jerusalem
(1)Culture in Jerusalem covers Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Jerusalem's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Jerusalem
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Jerusalem are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Manawatu-Wanganui. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Jerusalem that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerusalem known for?
- Jerusalem, in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, is best known for water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,155 residents.
- What can you do in Jerusalem?
- Recorded activities in Jerusalem include Canoeing, Kayaking, Water Sports and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Jerusalem located?
- Jerusalem is located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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