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.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maitland and Chatton.
Maitland
Locality
Maitland is a rural community in the Gore District and Southland Region of New Zealand. Maitland is situated 8 km south of Waikaka.
Chatton
Locality
Chatton is a locality in the eastern Southland region of New Zealand's South Island. Chatton is situated 10 km southwest of Waikaka.
Waikaka
- Type: Hamlet
- Description: locality in Gore District, Southland Region, New Zealand
- Category: locality
- Location: Gore District, Southland, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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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
OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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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
Places to explore: Chatton North and Greenvale.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: St Carthage Catholic Church and Waikaka Presbyterian Church.
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