Waikuku Beach
Waikuku Beach is a locality in Canterbury, South Island. Waikuku Beach is situated near the hamlet Saltwater Creek, as well as near the town Pegasus.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waikuku Beach and Waikuku.
Waikuku Beach
Village
Waikuku Beach is a small settlement on the coast of the Canterbury region of New Zealand, about 3 km east of the settlement of Waikuku. The sandy beach is popular with surfers and swimmers, and the large estuary of the Ashley River hosts many species of birds.
Waikuku
Village
Waikuku is a small town in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, which sits 28 km north of central Christchurch. Waikuku lies 11.8 km south of Leithfield on state highway 1 and 3 km north of Woodend.
Pegasus
Town
Pegasus is a new town in the Waimakariri District of Canterbury, New Zealand. Named for the nearby Pegasus Bay, it is adjacent to the town of Woodend and is 25 km north of Christchurch. Pegasus is situated 3 km southwest of Waikuku Beach.
Waikuku Beach
- Type: Locality
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.28832° or 43° 17′ 18″ south
Longitude
172.71013° or 172° 42′ 37″ east
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
4V8JPP66+M3
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