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Sefton Destination Guide
Explore Sefton in New Zealand
Sefton in the region of Canterbury with its 546 inhabitants is a place in New Zealand - some 173 mi or ( 279 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Sefton is now 02:25 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wetheral, Wellington, Tuahiwi, Southbrook, and Richmond. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wetheral . Where to go and what to see in Sefton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ashley River / Rakahuri
The Ashley River is located in Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It flows generally southeastwards for 65 kilometres before entering the Pacific Ocean at Waikuku Beach, Pegasus Bay north of Christchurch. The town of Rangiora is close to the south bank of the Ashley River. The river's official name was changed from Ashley River to the dual name Ashley River / Rakahuri by the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998.
Located at -43.27 172.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Waikuku
Waikuku is a small township in Canterbury, New Zealand, about 35 minutes drive north from the centre of Christchurch. At the 2001 census, Waikuku had a population of 738 people. It is home to many surfers. The playground and flying fox are big attractions. Waikuku school has been providing education for 140 years. In 2014 Waikuku school will relocate to Pegasus.
Located at -43.30 172.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Ashley, New Zealand
Ashley is a village in Canterbury on the South Island in New Zealand. It used to have a railway station on the Main North Line that runs through the village. 882 people live in Ashley.
Located at -43.28 172.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rangiora Recreation Ground
Rangiora Recreation Ground (also known as the MainPower Oval through a sponsorship deal with local company MainPower) is a cricket ground in Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand. The ground first held a first-class match when Canterbury played Central Districts in the 2003/04 State Championship. Canterbury have played twelve further first-class matches there as of the 2011/12 season.
Located at -43.29 172.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Woodend, New Zealand
Woodend is a town 26 km north of Christchurch on State Highway 1 named after one of New Zealand's early settlers named Thomas Woodend. The population as at the 2006 Census was 2,637. Woodend is in the Waimakariri District with both the Waimakariri and Ashley Rivers running either side. Close by Pegasus Bay and a new town currently under construction called Pegasus Town.
Located at -43.32 172.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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