Takamatua
Takamatua, formerly known as German Bay, is a small town situated in Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula in New Zealand. The main road to Akaroa passes through this locality. It is 3 kilometres north of Akaroa township.
- Type: Hamlet with 120 residents
- Description: settlement on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
- Also known as: “German Bay” and “Takamatua Bay”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Takamatua Hill and St Patrick’s Church (Catholic).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Robinsons Bay and Akaroa.
Robinsons Bay
Hamlet
Robinsons Bay is a settlement and bay in Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.
Duvauchelle
Village
Takamatua
- Category: locality
- Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.78259° or 43° 46′ 57″ south
Longitude
172.96941° or 172° 58′ 10″ east
Population
120
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
Open location code
4V8J6X89+XQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From French to Turkish—“Takamatua” goes by many names.
- French: “Takamatua”
- Maori: “Takamatua”
- Polish: “Takamatua”
- Turkish: “Takamatua”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Poho Tārewa and French Farm.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Recreation Paddock and Sandy Bay.
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