Oaro

Oaro is a settlement close to the Pacific Ocean Coast of north Canterbury, in the of New Zealand. Oaro is within on State Highway 1 and on the South Island Main Trunk railway, 20 kilometres south of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Goose Bay.

Hamlet
is a small locality in New Zealand, located 15 kilometres southwest of . is situated 4½ km northeast of Oaro.

Oaro

Latitude
-42.5156° or 42° 30′ 56″ south
Longitude
173.50418° or 173° 30′ 15″ east
Population
66
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
4V9MFGM3+QM
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Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
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In Other Languages

From German to Turkish—“Oaro” goes by many names.
  • German: “Oaro (Neuseeland)”
  • German: “Oaro”
  • Maori: “Oaro”
  • Russian: “Оаро (Новая Зеландия)”
  • Russian: “Оаро”
  • Turkish: “Oaro”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Tarapuhi and Claverley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Scenic Reserve - Oaro SH1 and Mikonui.

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Worth a closer look: Christchurch and Mount Cook National Park.

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