Elgin
Elgin is a locality in Canterbury, South Island. Elgin is situated nearby to the locality Wakanui, as well as near the village Lake Hood.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lake Hood and Wakanui.
Lake Hood
Village
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Lake Hood is a man-made recreational lake, located 6 km south-east of Tinwald in the locality of Huntingdon, Canterbury, New Zealand. It was opened in 2001 by the Right Honourable Jenny Shipley. Lake Hood is situated 3 km southwest of Elgin.
Wakanui
Locality
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Wakanui is a locality in the Ashburton District, New Zealand. The area is rural and close to the sea. Historically it is known as a grain-producing area. It holds New Zealand's largest feedlot, where Wakanui Beef is produced through intensive farming. Wakanui is situated 3½ km southeast of Elgin.
Ashburton
Town
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Ashburton is a large town in the Canterbury Region, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the seat of the Ashburton District Council. Ashburton is situated 6 km northwest of Elgin.
Elgin
- Type: Locality
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.94834° or 43° 56′ 54″ southLongitude
171.80011° or 171° 48′ 0″ eastElevation
63 metres (207 feet)Open location code
4V8H3R22+M2GeoNames ID
6219044
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