Waimate Creek
Waimate Creek is a natural watercourse in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Its original Māori name was Te Waimatemate, which means "slowly moving waters".| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Waimate Stream”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Studholme and Hook.
Studholme
Hamlet
Studholme is a locality in southern Canterbury in New Zealand's South Island. It is named after Michael Studholme, a pioneer European settler who arrived in the area in 1854. Studholme is situated 3½ km west of Waimate Creek.
Hook
Locality
Hook is a lightly populated locality in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is situated on coastal plains by the Pacific Ocean and Wainono Lagoon. Hook River flows through Hook into the Wainono Lagoon. Hook is situated 6 km north of Waimate Creek.
Waimate
Town
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Waimate is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, and the seat of Waimate District. It is situated just inland from the eastern coast of the South Island. The town is reached via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main north/south road. Waimate is situated 10 km west of Waimate Creek.
Waimate Creek
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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In Other Languages
“Waimate Creek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Waimate Creek (suba sa New Zealand, lat -44,73, long 171,17)”
- Cebuano: “Waimate Creek”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nukuroa and Studholme Junction.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hook River and Wainono Lagoon.
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