Wakanui
Wakanui is a locality in the Ashburton District, New Zealand. The area is rural and close to the sea. Historically it is known as a grain-producing area. It holds New Zealand's largest feedlot, where Wakanui Beef is produced through intensive farming.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lake Hood and Wheatstone.
Lake Hood
Village
Wheatstone
Locality
Wheatstone is a locality in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Wheatstone is situated 7 km southwest of Wakanui.
Huntingdon
Hamlet
Huntingdon is a lightly populated locality in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Huntingdon is situated 7 km west of Wakanui.
Wakanui
- Type: Locality
- Description: locality in Ashburton District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
- Location: Ashburton District, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.97291° or 43° 58′ 23″ south
Longitude
171.8257° or 171° 49′ 33″ east
Elevation
53 metres (174 feet)
Open location code
4V8H2RGG+R7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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In Other Languages
From Maori to Turkish—“Wakanui” goes by many names.
- Maori: “Wakanui”
- Turkish: “Wakanui”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Elgin and Riverside.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Wakanui School and Ashburton College Rowing Club.
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