Hook

Hook 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 Hook into the Wainono Lagoon.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: locality in Waimate District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Hook, New Zealand”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Wainono Lagoon.

is a shallow lagoon in the southern Canterbury region of 's .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Studholme and Makikihi.

Hamlet
is a locality in southern Canterbury in New Zealand's . is situated 5 km south of Hook.

Village
is a small town in the … is situated 6 km north of Hook.

Town
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, and the seat of District. is situated 10 km southwest of Hook.

Hook

Latitude
-44.68249° or 44° 40′ 57″ south
Longitude
171.13953° or 171° 8′ 22″ east
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Named after
Canon W.F. Hook
Open location code
4V7H849Q+2R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7746323092
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
2189833
Wiki­data ID
Q5897833
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Hook” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Nukuroa and Norton Reserve.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Makikihi School and Ōpiro.

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

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