West Plains
West Plains is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand, northwest of Invercargill and north of Otatara. Ōreti River and its tributary Makarewa River flow through the plains. It is part of the Southland Plains.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Hamlet
- Description: locality in Invercargill City, Southland Region, New Zealand
- Also known as: “West Plains, New Zealand”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Anderson Park.
Anderson Park
Park
Anderson Park is a park in Invercargill, New Zealand. It consists of a Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The house displays Invercargill's extensive collection of New Zealand art. Anderson Park is situated 3½ km east of West Plains.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Grasmere and Waikiwi.
Grasmere
Suburb
Grasmere is a suburb in the New Zealand city of Invercargill. The area is low-lying and at risk from flooding and sea level rise. In 1984, Waihopai River burst its banks, causing flooding in Grasmere and other suburbs.
Waikiwi
Suburb
Waikiwi is a northern suburb of Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. Invercargill is the southernmost city of New Zealand. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "kiwi waters" for Waikiwi. Waikiwi is situated 3 km east of West Plains.
Lorneville
Hamlet
Lorneville is a small settlement on the northern outskirts of Invercargill, in Southland, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 6, at the junction with State Highways 98 and 99, and is thus also on the Southern Scenic Route. Lorneville is situated 3½ km northeast of West Plains.
West Plains
- Categories: locality and geographic location
- Location: Invercargill City, Southland, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-46.36936° or 46° 22′ 10″ southLongitude
168.31445° or 168° 18′ 52″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
4V5CJ8J7+7QOpenStreetMap ID
node 975240261OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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In Other Languages
From French to Turkish—“West Plains” goes by many names.
- French: “West Plains”
- Maori: “West Plains”
- Turkish: “West Plains”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Green Acres Country Club and Baxter Street Playground.
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