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Papahaua Range

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was built up to a plateau in the Papahaua Range to provide railway access for some mines. Due to its extremely steep climb and spectacular operations, the Denniston Incline was known during its life as the "eighth wonder of the world" by locals.
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The Papahaua Ranges are largely forested and human habitation is low. The decline of coal has led to some settlements such as
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Significant coal deposits are located in the range, and the
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Index

Papahaua Ranges
West Coast
New Zealand
South Island
Westport
Paparoa Range
Buller River
Buller Gorge
Mōkihinui River
Glasgow Range
Denniston Incline
Conns Creek Branch
railway
Denniston
Millerton
ghost towns
"Paparoa Range"
Engineering Heritage - Denniston Incline
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Buller District
Seat
Westport
Big River
Blacks Point
Cronadun
Crushington
Ikamatua

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