Waimate Creek
Waimate Creek is a natural watercourse in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Its original Māori name was Te Waimatemate, which means "slowly moving waters".Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waimate.
Waimate
Town
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Waimate is a town in Canterbury, New Zealand, and the seat of Waimate District. It is situated just inland from the eastern coast of the South Island. The town is reached via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main north–south road. Waimate is situated 9 km southeast of Waimate Creek.
Waimate Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-44.68835° or 44° 41′ 18″ southLongitude
170.95009° or 170° 57′ 0″ eastElevation
393 metres (1,289 feet)Open location code
4V7G8X62+M2GeoNames ID
6214641
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