French Bay
French Bay is a bay in New Zealand. French Bay is situated nearby to the locality Poho Tārewa, as well as near the hamlet Takamatua.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Bay
- Description: bay in Akaroa, New Zealand
- Also known as: “Pakaeriki Bay”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gaiety Hall and St Peter’s Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Akaroa and Takamatua.
Akaroa
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Akaroa is a charming harbourside town on the eastern side of Akaroa harbour, in southern Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Its early settlers were French and British.
Takamatua
Hamlet
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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.
Duvauchelle
Village
Duvauchelle Bay is a small town situated at the head of Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula in New Zealand. State Highway 75 passes through the town. The Ōnawe Peninsula separates Duvauchelle bay from Barry's Bay.
French Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.80627° or 43° 48′ 23″ southLongitude
172.96385° or 172° 57′ 50″ eastElevation
24 metres (79 feet)Open location code
4V8J5XV7+FGOpenStreetMap ID
node 5062025009OpenStreetMap feature
natural=bay
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“French Bay” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “French Bay”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Poho Tārewa and The Kaik.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Akaroa Beach and Dalys Wharf.
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