Pukekura
New Zealand · West CoastNZ
Place in West Coast, New Zealand
Pukekura is located near Lake Ianthe in the West Coast region of the South Island. State Highway 6 passes through Pukekura on its route between Ross and Harihari, and the settlement is roughly 35 minutes south of Hokitika and an hour north of Franz Josef Glacier. It claimed to be the smallest town on the West Coast, with a population of two, though this was larger in past times when it was a saw-milling settlement. Timber was cut in the area from the early 1950s until the mid-1980s, and the town had been re-established as a tourist centre for a limited time, with a Bushman's Centre, pub, and accommodation. While the pub and the Bushman's Centre are closed as of 2020, accommodation facilities remain. The current population is 6, and the forest around the town is now a protected forest.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -43.017, 170.667
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Pukekura
In West Coast, New Zealand, Pukekura stands out as a destination. Travel interests covered here include family, nature and culture. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Pukekura
Family in Pukekura
(3)The family shortlist for Pukekura: Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Pukekura's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Pukekura
(3)Our data lists Gardens, Natural Places and Nature as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pukekura.
Culture in Pukekura
(1)On the culture side, Pukekura offers Statues. It is a direct read of Pukekura's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Pukekura
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Pukekura through a larger town in West Coast; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Pukekura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pukekura known for?
- Pukekura is mainly a destination for family, nature and culture, set in West Coast, New Zealand.
- What can you do in Pukekura?
- You can plan around Aquariums, Playgrounds, Zoo, Gardens and Natural Places in Pukekura. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pukekura?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Pukekura located?
- Administratively, Pukekura sits in West Coast, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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