Waihao River
The Waihao River is a natural watercourse in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows into the Wainono Lagoon near Studholme. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives translations of "water of net fishing" or "water with eels" for Waihao.
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “reka Waihao”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Studholme and Waimate.
Studholme
Hamlet
Studholme is a locality in southern Canterbury in New Zealand's South Island. Studholme is situated 7 km north of Waihao River.
Waimate
Town
Waihao River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-44.78836° or 44° 47′ 18″ south
Longitude
171.11009° or 171° 6′ 36″ east
Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)
Open location code
4V7H6466+M2
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Waihao River” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Willowbridge and Morven.
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Highlights: Waimate Airport and Knottingley Park.
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