Waikaka

Waikaka is a town in Southland, New Zealand. It was a gold-mining town in the 19th century, starting in 1867 when gold was found. Over NZ£1,000,000 equivalent of gold was eventually extracted from this location.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maitland and Chatton.

Locality
is a rural community in the and Southland Region of New Zealand. is situated 8 km south of Waikaka.

Locality
is a locality in the eastern Southland region of New Zealand's . is part of the wider Waikaka statistical area. is situated 10 km southwest of Waikaka.

Waikaka

Latitude
-45.92117° or 45° 55′ 16″ south
Longitude
169.01161° or 169° 0′ 42″ east
Elevation
150 metres (492 feet)
Open location code
4V6F32H6+GJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2118941166
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2180334
Wiki­data ID
Q97482402
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In Other Languages

From Maori to Turkish—“Waikaka” goes by many names.
  • Maori: Waikaka
  • Turkish: Waikaka

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Carthage Catholic Church and Waikaka Presbyterian Church.

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