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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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. It is named after Michael Studholme, a pioneer European settler who arrived in the area in 1854. Studholme is situated 7 km north of Waihao River.
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 8 km northwest of Waihao River.
Waihao River
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Waihao River” goes by many names.
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