Waimate Creek

Waimate Creek is a natural watercourse in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's . Its original Māori name was Te Waimatemate, which means "slowly moving waters".
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in New Zealand
  • Also known as: Waimate Stream

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Studholme and Hook.

Hamlet
is a locality in southern Canterbury in New Zealand's . It is named after Michael , a pioneer European settler who arrived in the area in 1854. is situated 3½ km west of Waimate Creek.

Locality
is a lightly populated locality in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's . It is situated on coastal plains by the Pacific Ocean and . flows through into the Wainono Lagoon. is situated 6 km north of Waimate Creek.

Town
is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, and the seat of District. It is situated just inland from the eastern coast of the . The town is reached via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main north/south road. is situated 10 km west of Waimate Creek.

Waimate Creek

Latitude
-44.73333° or 44° 44′ south
Longitude
171.16667° or 171° 10′ east
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
4V7H7588+MM
Geo­Names ID
2180175
Wiki­data ID
Q16902827
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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

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hook River and Wainono Lagoon.

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