Waituna Lagoon
The Waituna Lagoon is on the southern coastline of the South Island of New Zealand. It forms part of the Awarua Wetland, a Ramsar site that was established in 1976.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kapuka South.
Kapuka South
Hamlet
Kapuka South is a locality in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island. Kapuka South is situated 7 km northeast of Waituna Lagoon.
Waituna Lagoon
- Type: Lagoon
- Description: lagoon in New Zealand
- Category: body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-46.56667° or 46° 34′ south
Longitude
168.6° or 168° 36′ east
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
4V5CCJM2+82
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In Other Languages
From German to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Waituna Lagoon” goes by many names.
- German: “Waituna Lagoon”
- Maori: “Waipārera”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Waituna Lagoon”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ashers and Kapuka.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Waituna Lagoon and Shand Bay.
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