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Touring Waikuku in New Zealand
Waikuku in the region of Canterbury with its 804 citizens is a city located in New Zealand - some 175 mi or ( 282 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Waikuku is now 01:24 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Wetheral, Wellington, Southbrook, Richmond, and Palmerston North. Being here already, consider visiting Wetheral . Check out our recommendations for Waikuku ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 0 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 2 km away
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 5 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
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
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