Place to visit
Gairloch, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
Gairloch is a late 19th century Northern Steamship Company ship in New Zealand, sunk in 1903 (New Plymouth). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 16. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Late 19th century Northern Steamship Company ship in New Zealand, sunk in 1903 · Diving, History
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 246 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -39.11815, 173.91815
What it is and where
Gairloch is a late 19th century Northern Steamship Company ship in New Zealand, sunk in 1903 (New Plymouth).
It is in New Plymouth, where this site lists 51 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -39.11815, 173.91815; the nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 246 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving and History places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gairloch is October to April.
- JanBest time14:28
- FebBest time13:29
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time10:58
- MayPossible9:52
- JunPossible9:16
- JulPossible9:30
- AugPossible10:28
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:03
- NovBest time14:11
- DecBest time14:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | December to March | April and October to November |
| History | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gairloch has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tīmaru RedoubtHistoric site in New Zealand897 m
- Tataraimaka PaPā in New Zealand2.9 km
- Pouteau PaPā in New Zealand4.7 km
- Patuhā PāPā in New Zealand6.2 km
- KaitakeHill in New Zealand6.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Diving
- MS Mikhail Lermontov: Soviet cruise liner wrecked in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
- MV Rena: ship built in 1990
- Astrolabe Reef: reef near Motiti Island, New Zealand
- HMS Sparrow: 1889 Redbreast-class gunboat
- SS Tararua: Historic ship
- HMNZS Puriri: coastal cargo ship requisitioned by the Royal New Zealand Navy
Every New Zealand place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gairloch?
It is a late 19th century Northern Steamship Company ship in New Zealand, sunk in 1903.
When is the best time to visit Gairloch?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Gairloch?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 246 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tīmaru Redoubt, Tataraimaka Pa, Pouteau Pa. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
- New Plymouth51 places to see in and around New Plymouth, New Zealand: Mount Taranaki, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, North Taranaki Bight. Best time: October to April.
- Diving65 places for diving in New Zealand, from MS Mikhail Lermontov to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and dayl
- New ZealandBefore travelling to New Zealand: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need the NZeTA before flying (a visa waiver, not a visa), and the IVL tourist l…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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